SAP Production Planning (PP) Lead

Magnera's purpose is to better the world with new possibilities made real. For more than 160 years, the originating companies have delivered the material solutions their partners need to thrive. Through economic upheaval, global pandemics and changing end-user needs, they have consistently found ways to solve problems and exceed expectations. By bringing together these legacy companies, the distinct scale and comprehensive portfolio of products will bring customers more materials and choices. With a combined legacy of resilience, Magnera will build personal partnerships that withstand an ever-changing world. We are seeking an experienced SAP Production Planning (PP) Lead with strong functional expertise and hands-on delivery experience to support SAP implementations of manufacturing planning and execution processes. This role will serve as a functional lead, working closely with business stakeholders, manufacturing teams, and technical counterparts to drive scalable, integrated SAP PP solutions across plants. Responsibilities:

• Lead and support SAP PP solution design, configuration, and deployment across manufacturing operations
• Act as functional team lead for SAP PP initiatives, guiding junior consultants and coordinating delivery activities
• Own and optimize production planning, and execution scenarios
• Manage and enhance PP master data, including:

• Bills of Material (BOMs)
• Routings
• Production Versions

• Support Production Order Management, including creation, execution, confirmations, and settlements
• Drive and support MES integrations, ensuring seamless data flow between shop floor systems and SAP
• Partner with manufacturing, supply chain, and IT teams to translate business requirements into SAP solutions
• Participate in solution testing, defect resolution, cutover planning, and go-live support
• Provide clear documentation, training materials, and knowledge transfer to business users
• Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical teams and stakeholders across levels

• 10-15 years of hands-on SAP Production Planning (PP) experience
• Proven experience as a team lead or functional lead on SAP implementations (managing 1-10 team members)
• Strong expertise in:

• SAP PP with MRP, shop floor control, planning strategies
• PP Master Data (BOMs, Routings, Production Versions)
• Production Order Management

• Demonstrated experience integrating SAP PP with MES systems
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and solution design capabilities

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience integrating SAP PP with detailed scheduling tools
• Exposure to SAP Quality Management (QM) integration with PP
• Working knowledge of SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) processes
• Experience supporting or leading data migration activities (master and transactional data)
• Experience in multi-plant or global manufacturing environments

Soft Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional and global teams
• Results-driven and comfortable operating in both strategic and hands-on roles, * Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Information Systems, or a related field (preferred)