Sr. Consultant - SAP Production Planning

Solution Design & Delivery

Lead end-to-end SAP PP solution design and execution for manufacturing clients.
Conduct fit-to-standard workshops and define optimal business processes.
Configure and implement: Master data structures (BOMs, routings, work centers, production versions)
Demand management and MRP strategies (MTS, MTO, CTO)
Capacity planning and production scheduling
S/4HANA & Transformation Support
ECC to S/4HANA migrations (brownfield and greenfield approaches)
Lead transition from classic PP to embedded PP-DS
Design and implement MRP Live, predictive MRP, and DDMRP concepts
Enable adoption of Fiori shop floor apps and Manufacturing Cockpit

Integration & Cross-Functional Alignment

Drive integration across SAP modules, including:
PP-MM (procurement-driven production, subcontracting, external processing)
PP-SD (ATP, sales order-driven production, scheduling)
PP-QM (quality inspection, batch release, in-process controls)
PP-FI/CO (product costing, WIP, variance analysis, settlement)
PP-EWM/WM (material staging, warehouse integration)
PP-PM (resource and equipment availability)

Manufacturing Innovation

Implement solutions leveraging:
Embedded PP-DS and advanced scheduling tools
SAP Digital Manufacturing Cloud (DMC) and MES integration patterns
Discrete, process, and repetitive manufacturing scenarios (REM, PI sheets, backflushing)
Variant configuration (LO-VC and S/4 AVC)

Program Leadership & Advisory

Lead RICEF identification, prioritization, and estimation for PP workstreams
Define data migration strategies for PP master data and production orders
Develop cutover and parallel-run strategies for manufacturing operations
Provide client-facing advisory, including executive presentations and steering committees
Contribute to SOW development and effort estimation

Team Leadership

Mentor junior consultants and provide technical oversight
Drive best practices and ensure quality delivery across project teams