SAP Production Planning (PP) Functional Lead/Solution Architect

SAP Production Planning (PP)

• Design, configure, and implement comprehensive SAP Production Planning solutions.
• Configure and support master data and transactional objects, including:
• Material Master, Bill of Materials (BOM), Routings, Production Versions, and Work Centers.
• Production Orders, Process Orders, and Repetitive Manufacturing.
• Configure and optimize MRP Live and Classic MRP.
• Support Demand Management and Long-Term Planning.
• Optimize production scheduling and capacity planning.
• Support Engineering Change Management (ECM).
• Drive manufacturing efficiency by leveraging SAP best practices.

ATP / Advanced ATP (aATP)

• Configure and optimize SAP ATP/aATP functionalities to enhance order fulfillment.
• Design and implement key aATP components, including:
• Product Availability Check.
• Alternative-Based Confirmation (ABC).
• Backorder Processing (BOP).
• Product Allocation (PAL).
• Release for Delivery.
• Improve order confirmation accuracy and customer delivery commitments.
• Partner with Sales, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing teams to resolve fulfillment bottlenecks.

SAP Materials Management (MM)

• Configure and support core MM processes, including:
• Procurement and Purchasing.
• Inventory Management (Goods Receipt, Goods Issue, Stock Transfers).
• Physical Inventory and Material Valuation.
• Vendor Master Data.
• Optimize inventory levels and material availability.
• Collaborate with warehouse and logistics teams to ensure seamless material flow.

Integration Responsibilities

• Architect and support end-to-end integration between SAP PP and the following modules/systems:
• SAP Ecosystem: SAP MM, SD, EWM, WM, QM, PM, TM, and IBP.
• External Systems: Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
• Middleware & Interfaces: SAP BTP Integration Suite, SAP PI/PO, APIs, IDocs, and OData services.

Business Process Improvement

• Analyze current manufacturing processes and recommend SAP best practices.
• Enhance production planning accuracy and reduce manufacturing cycle times.
• Optimize inventory management and material flow.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify and implement process automation opportunities.

Project Responsibilities

• Lead SAP S/4HANA implementation and transformation projects from blueprint to go-live.
• Conduct business process workshops to gather and document business requirements.
• Prepare Functional Specifications and review Technical Specifications.
• Support all testing phases, including:
• Unit Testing.
• System Integration Testing (SIT).
• User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Execute cutover planning and manage go-live activities.
• Provide Hypercare and ongoing Production Support.

Position Summary We are seeking an experienced SAP Production Planning (PP) Functional Lead/Solution Architect with deep expertise in SAP S/4HANA Production Planning, Advanced Available-to-Promise (aATP), and SAP Materials Management (MM). The ideal candidate will lead the design, implementation, and optimization of end-to-end planning and manufacturing processes, ensuring seamless integration across procurement, manufacturing, inventory, and order fulfillment. This role requires profound business process knowledge, exceptional stakeholder management skills, and a proven track record of delivering large-scale SAP S/4HANA manufacturing solutions., SAP Functional Expertise

• SAP S/4HANA Production Planning (PP).
• SAP Materials Management (MM).
• SAP ATP / Advanced ATP (aATP).
• MRP Live.
• Production Orders and Process Orders.
• Capacity Planning, Demand Management, and Production Scheduling.

Integration Knowledge

• Proven experience integrating SAP PP with:
• SAP SD, MM, EWM, WM, QM, PM, TM, and IBP.
• SAP BTP Integration Suite and SAP PI/PO.
• APIs, IDocs, and OData services., * 20+ years of overall SAP experience, with a strong focus on SAP PP and MM.
• 3+ full lifecycle SAP implementations (S/4HANA preferred), including all phases (Blueprint, Configuration, Testing, Go-Live, and Support).