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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # SAP Production Planning (PP) Functional Lead/Solution Architect - **Company:** e-IT Professionals Corp. - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Unit Testing, Middleware, IDoc, SAP ERP, Open Data Protocol, SAP (Applications), SAP Configuration, SAP Implementation, SAP Materials Management, SAP NetWeaver Process Integration, SAP R/3, SAP Sales and Distribution, System Integration Testing, SAP Business Technology Platform, Sap Production Planning, SAP S/4HANA, Enterprise Integration, Data Management, Sap Extended Warehouse Management - **Published:** August 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/0a33b3fa-6cae-4f76-8e26-355acda99643 ## About the Role 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). ## Description 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. ## 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) - [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) - [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) ## Related Articles - [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) - [Now is the time for industrialized software development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/601-now-is-the-time-for-industrialized-software-development) - [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) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [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) - [Everything a Developer Needs to Know About MCP with Neo4j](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/604-everything-a-developer-needs-to-know-about-mcp-with-neo4j)