Manager, SAP Supply Chain – Production Planning

About the role

KPMG Advisory is at the forefront of transformation, offering excellent opportunities for individuals to advance their careers and expertise. Our professionals thrive in a collaborative, team-driven culture and benefit from a wealth of learning and career development opportunities, world-class training, and leading market tools. If you're looking for a firm with a strong team connection where you can have an impact, advance your skills, and expand your capabilities, consider a career in Advisory.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage SAP supply chain and manufacturing functional workstreams through all phases of the project lifecycle (design, build, test, deploy); ensure high-quality delivery of solutions spanning production planning, manufacturing execution, scheduling, and inventory operations
• Support key business development activities for our SAP consulting practice, including contributing to proposal development (RFPs), project estimation, delivering system demonstrations, and participating in pre-sales activities in support of SAP S/4HANA implementation opportunities
• Act as a functional lead and architect for SAP production planning (PP) solutions, ensuring integration with broader supply chain, warehouse, and execution systems
• Support practice administration, including managing engagement budgets, assisting with resource planning, and mentoring/coaching staff to foster their career growth
• Contribute to the development and publication of KPMG thought leadership, training assets, and new service offerings, particularly around modernizing manufacturing through advanced scheduling and integrating AI capabilities
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment

Requirements

• Minimum five years of recent experience providing SAP advisory consulting services, with a clear focus on supply chain, manufacturing, and production planning capabilities across multiple industries
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university is required
• Proven experience leading workshops, managing day-to-day client relationships, and coordinating functional teams using the SAP Activate methodology or other agile project delivery frameworks
• Deep hands-on configuration and design experience in SAP manufacturing and planning modules, specifically:
  • SAP production planning (SAP PP): discrete and/or process manufacturing, MRP, and capacity planning
  • Detailed scheduling: SAP PP/DS (production planning and detailed scheduling)
  • Basic and advanced inventory management processes
  • Seamless functional integration with SAP extended warehouse management (EWM) and external/native manufacturing execution systems (MES)
• Experience designing future-state processes that incorporate advanced digital technologies, including leveraging SAP business AI components and predictive analytics to optimize production schedules and material staging
• Excellent written and verbal communication, facilitation, and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex technical and architectural concepts clearly to business stakeholders
• Ability to travel as needed
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future (KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity)

Benefits

KPMG offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, including:

• A variety of medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance
• 401(k) plans
• A robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support mental health
• Personal Time Off per fiscal year, based on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service
• Two annual breaks where employees will not be required to use Personal Time Off: one at year-end and another around the July 4th holiday

Pay

KPMG complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. Offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as applicant's skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and market considerations. For city-specific salary ranges outside of California, visit KPMG's Pay Transparency page.