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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # SAP Production Planning Business Analyst - **Company:** Harba Solutions - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $90,000.0 - $120,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** JIRA, Software Documentation, Information Systems, Laboratory Information Management Systems, SAP ERP, Personal Printer Data Stream, SAP (Applications), SAP Business Suiteing, SAP Implementation, Sap Production Planning, SAP S/4HANA - **Published:** August 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=6d3d9acf80d8d254 ## About the Role The ideal candidate has strong experience in SAP Production Planning (PP), ERP-driven manufacturing processes, and cross-functional collaboration. This role will support Production Planning, Production Execution, Internal Logistics, and Quality functions while helping drive system implementation, testing, training, and user adoption. This is an excellent opportunity to play a critical role in an enterprise-wide digital transformation within a highly regulated industry., * 3-5+ years of hands-on SAP experience with a strong emphasis on Production Planning (PP) is required. * Proven experience supporting Production Planning within a manufacturing environment. * Strong understanding of ERP systems and how they support manufacturing operations. * Experience with Batch Management is highly preferred and considered critical for success in this role. * Experience supporting SAP implementations, upgrades, or SAP S/4HANA transformation projects. * Working knowledge of one or more SAP functional modules, including: * SAP Production Planning (PP) * Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PPDS) * Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) * Quality Management (QM) * Production Planning for Process Industries (PP-PI) * Experience gathering business requirements, facilitating workshops, and translating operational needs into technical solutions. * Experience coordinating testing activities, validating system functionality, and supporting end-user acceptance. * Familiarity with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Laboratory Information Systems (LIS), and Jira is preferred. * Excellent analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills. * Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced project environment., * Experience working in Pharmaceutical, Life Sciences, Food & Beverage, or another highly regulated manufacturing environment is strongly preferred. * Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Information Systems, Operations, or a related field is preferred but not required. * Experience supporting change management initiatives, end-user training, and process improvement projects. * Understanding of manufacturing best practices, quality systems, and regulated production environments. * Previous experience participating in enterprise ERP transformation projects is highly desirable. Join a collaborative team focused on modernizing manufacturing operations through innovative SAP solutions. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on enterprise-wide business processes while supporting a major digital transformation initiative in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. ## Description We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented SAP Production Planning Business Analyst to support a large-scale SAP R/3 to SAP S/4HANA transformation within a manufacturing environment. In this role, you will serve as the key liaison between Operations stakeholders and technical implementation teams, translating business requirements into scalable SAP solutions that optimize manufacturing processes and improve operational efficiency., * Support the implementation and optimization of business processes during an enterprise SAP R/3 to SAP S/4HANA transformation. * Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, and IT teams to gather, analyze, document, and prioritize business requirements. * Translate business and operational requirements into clear functional specifications for SAP implementation teams and technical partners. * Support Production Planning, Production Execution, Internal Logistics, and Quality business processes through SAP solutions. * Coordinate and execute testing activities, including User Acceptance Testing (UAT), to ensure system functionality meets business requirements. * Identify opportunities for process improvements and recommend best practices to increase operational efficiency. * Develop and maintain business process documentation, workflow diagrams, testing documentation, and functional specifications. * Train end users on new SAP functionality and business processes while supporting organizational change management and user adoption. * Track project activities, deliverables, risks, and issues using project management tools such as Jira. * Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure successful deployment and adoption of SAP business processes. * Support integration efforts between SAP and manufacturing systems, including Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and Laboratory Information Systems (LIS), when applicable. * Assist project leadership with implementation planning, issue resolution, and continuous process improvement initiatives. ## Related Videos - [Headless by Design: Building Enterprise Systems That Agents Can Actually Use](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100092-headless-by-design-building-enterprise-systems-that-agents-can-actually-use) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Replacing Excel with SAP APIs & Python validation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1944-replacing-excel-with-sap-apis-python-validation) - [Collaboration Quantified: Lessons from Open Source Developer Networks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1422-collaboration-quantified-lessons-from-open-source-developer-networks) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [Integrate your Cognitive Assistant with 3rd-party DBs and software](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/249-integrate-your-cognitive-assistant-with-3rd-party-dbs-and-software) ## Related Articles - [Now is the time for industrialized software development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/601-now-is-the-time-for-industrialized-software-development) - [Best Companies to Work For in Berlin: Top 14 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/188-best-companies-to-work-for-in-berlin-top-14-companies-in-2023) - [Best Companies to Work For in Germany: Top 25 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/33-best-companies-to-work-for-in-germany-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs)