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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Manager, Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PPDS), SAP Supply Chain - **Company:** Deloitte - **Location:** Manchester, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, System Configuration, Data Migration, Design of User Interfaces, IDoc, Laboratory Information Management Systems, Personal Printer Data Stream, SAP (Applications), SAP Manufacturing Execution (ME), SAP Project System, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Web Services, Expertise in Kinaxis, Sap Production Planning, SAP S/4HANA - **Published:** August 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://apply.deloitte.co.uk/UKCareers/Login?jobId=24567 ## About the Role * Experience working in both Greenfield and Brownfield transformation programmes across Process and Discrete industries. * Experience in leading Discovery, Prepare type of engagements and supporting pre-sale activities * Ability to drive key design decisions with relevant options proposed based on Industry Best practices. * Significant experience in owning and developing material for bids and sales propositions, specifically around supply chain transformation in Manufacturing, including Production Planning, PPDS, and QM * Proven hands-on experience in implementing, configuring, and architecting SAP Production Planning, PPDS, and Quality Management solutions, with a strong focus on requirements gathering, solution design, and client interaction. * Extensive experience delivering S/4HANA-enabled transformation programmes, specialising in Production Planning (PP), PPDS, and Quality Management (QM) modules, with an appreciation of the broader S/4 Supply Chain landscape. This includes completing at least two full-cycle SAP S/4HANA Manufacturing and QM implementations * Strong understanding of cross-functional modules such as SAP PS, FICO, EWM, and MM, with proven expertise in establishing system integration between PLM-SAP S/4HANA and MES systems. * End-to-end knowledge of business processes and experience across the full software development lifecycle, from analysis and design (including preparation and discovery phases) to testing, implementation, and documentation * Experience in interface design (RFC/ALE/IDoc/Web Services), including the integration of systems like Kinaxis, LIMS, and MES, alongside proficiency in data migration and cutover planning. * Strong teamwork skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Desirables * Certification in SAP Associate Production planning (On prem or cloud) * Certification in SAP Associate Quality management. ## Description As a Senior manager in our Technology and Transformation SAP practice you will specialise in SAP Manufacturing, Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PPDS), Quality Management where you will have opportunity to: * Taking ownership of large-scale supply chain transformation projects, guiding clients from strategy through to implementation, coordinating workstream delivery, and collaborating closely with leadership to ensure timely and impactful outcomes. * Leading and delivering SAP-enabled transformation programmes, specialising in SAP Manufacturing areas of Production Planning, PPDS, and QM solutions for supply chain processes, including design, configuration, and testing of end-to-end solutions. * Leading the gathering and analysis of client requirements, facilitating detailed design workshops, and mapping business processes to enable them through SAP functionality. * Developing and maintaining strong client relationships, ensuring high levels of client satisfaction across all stakeholders. * Supporting business development and sales processes by leading proposals, client presentations, and pre-sales conversations to shape client transformation roadmaps. * Contributing to and managing implementation plans that maximise SAP technology's potential whilst minimising risk. * Working with the latest SAP technology, including AI and automation innovations. * Actively participating in practice development activities that support sales and internal capability development. * The role will involve travel to client location depending on project requirements. ## Related Videos - [Developer Time Is Valuable - Use the Right Tools - Kilian Valkhof](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1792-developer-time-is-valuable-use-the-right-tools-kilian-valkhof) - [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) - [Rust Beyond Systems: Revolutionizing Web Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1111-rust-beyond-systems-revolutionizing-web-development) - [Design as an algorithm, not as a feature](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/471-design-as-an-algorithm-not-as-a-feature) - [Replacing Excel with SAP APIs & Python validation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1944-replacing-excel-with-sap-apis-python-validation) - [Containers in the cloud - State of the Art in 2022](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/410-containers-in-the-cloud-state-of-the-art-in-2022) ## Related Articles - [Now is the time for industrialized software development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/601-now-is-the-time-for-industrialized-software-development) - [From Prototype to Production: Build AI Agents with This Free 4-Course Learning Path](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/655-from-prototype-to-production-build-ai-agents-with-this-free-4-course-learning-path) - [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) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer) - [Best Coding Boot Camps in Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/237-best-coding-boot-camps-in-germany) - [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)