Title: SAP S/4HANA Production Planning (PP) Expert - DTP, PCS, QM, MPS
Location: Remote
USC/GC holder only
Job SummaryWe are seeking an experienced SAP S/4HANA Production Planning (PP) Expert with deep functional expertise in Discrete & Process Manufacturing (DTP/PCS). The ideal candidate will play a key role in designing, configuring, and deploying SAP S/4HANA solutions to support complex manufacturing operations, ensuring seamless integration across logistics, quality, and execution processes.
This role requires strong end-to-end manufacturing process knowledge, hands-on S/4HANA configuration experience, and the ability to work directly with business stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable SAP solutions.
Key ResponsibilitiesSAP S/4HANA Production Planning
• Lead the design, configuration, and deployment of SAP S/4HANA PP solutions for Discrete, Process, and Hybrid manufacturing environments
• Configure and support DTP (Discrete/ Repetitive Manufacturing) scenarios, including:
o Production versions
o Recipes, routings, and master data
o Order types and production strategies
• Implement and optimize MPS/MRP strategies aligned with business planning and demand signals
Integration & Process Optimization• Ensure seamless integration between PP, QM, MM, SD, EWM, and FI/CO
• Support Make-to-Stock, Make-to-Order, Engineer-to-Order, and Process Manufacturing scenarios
• Optimize manufacturing KPIs such as throughput, yield, lead time, and capacity utilization
Project & Delivery Leadership• Lead workshops and design sessions with business and technical stakeholders
• Translate business requirements into functional specifications and system designs
• Support data migration, testing (unit, integration, UAT), and cutover activities
• Provide post-go-live support, issue resolution, and continuous improvement
Advisory & Best Practices• Advise clients on SAP S/4HANA best practices, innovations, and roadmap
• Support SAP ECC to S/4HANA conversions, brownfield and greenfield implementations
• Mentor junior consultants and contribute to knowledge sharing initiatives
Experience• 8+ years of SAP PP experience, including hands-on S/4HANA implementations
• Proven experience with:
o Discrete & Process Manufacturing (DTP / PCS)
o Experience working on global or multi-plant manufacturing environments
Technical Skills
• Strong configuration knowledge in:
o SAP S/4HANA PP
o MPS/MRP parameters
• Understanding of S/4HANA data model and simplifications
• Experience with Fiori apps related to PP and QM
Preferred Qualifications• SAP certifications in S/4HANA Manufacturing or Production Planning
• Experience with Advanced Planning tools (PP/DS, APO, or IBP)
• Exposure to Industry 4.0 / Digital Manufacturing initiatives
• Experience in regulated industries (Pharma, Chemicals, Food & Beverage, Automotive, or High Tech)
Soft Skills• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams
• Comfortable working in agile and traditional project environments
Thanks & Regards,
Kiran Kumar
Email: Ki...@sapphiresoftwaresolutions.com