SAP Production Planning (PP) and Production

SAP Production Planning (PP) and Production

Our client, a leading global technology consultancy, is expanding its SAP capability across the UK as part of several major S/4HANA transformation programmes. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced SAP S/4HANA PP Senior Consultant to join a well-established SAP Consulting & Delivery team, driving next-generation manufacturing and supply-chain solutions for large enterprise customers.

Please note: this role may be offered on a hybrid basis depending on project requirements, with UK-wide client site travel as needed.

The role focuses on end-to-end delivery of SAP Production Planning (PP) and Production Execution (PE) across complex manufacturing environments. Therefore, the successful candidate must demonstrate deep knowledge of SAP PP configuration, hands-on delivery experience across S/4HANA programmes, and a strong track record of leading workshops and solution design within a consulting environment.

Additionally, experience integrating SAP PP with MES systems, and strong exposure to related modules such as MM, SD, QM, PM, WM/EWM, and IBP, would be highly advantageous. Familiarity with Fiori apps, embedded analytics, PP/DS, and advanced planning tools is also beneficial.

What you will be doing

• Leading the delivery of SAP S/4HANA PP/PE solutions across Make-to-Stock, Make-to-Order, Repetitive, and Discrete manufacturing environments.
• Conducting detailed discovery, explore, and design workshops with production managers, planners, and supply-chain leaders.
• Owning the solution design across Production Planning, Demand Management, Shop Floor Control, MRP Live, and Resource/Work Center modelling.
• Defining integration points with MM, SD, QM, WM/EWM, IBP, and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
• Driving adoption of S/4 innovations including Production Scheduling Board, Advanced Planning, and Embedded Analytics.
• Supporting pre-sales activities including RFPs, RFIs, demos, and estimation for large-scale S/4 transformation programmes.
• Contributing to industry-specific solution templates and reusable accelerators across multiple sectors.
• Collaborating closely with technical architects, data migration, and change management teams.
• Mentoring functional consultants and supporting clients through enablement and deployment planning.

We’re looking for people who have

• Extensive experience as an SAP PP Consultant with strong S/4HANA expertise.
• Proven track record across 2+ full lifecycle S/4HANA implementation programmes (both greenfield and brownfield).
• Strong configuration experience with Routing/BOMs, Production Orders, Capacity Planning, Demand Management, and MRP.
• Experience integrating SAP PP with MES systems via PI/PO, MII, or third-party connectors.
• Demonstrated leadership of SAP workstreams or cross-functional manufacturing solutions.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and operational best practices.
• Experience with Functional Testing, SIT, UAT, and defect management.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, including working with Heads of Production, Plant Managers, and COOs.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a high-performing team.
• Ability to manage workload in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• S/4HANA experience essential; IBP or PP/DS exposure highly desirable.
• Knowledge of integration across MM, SD, QM, PM, WM/EWM advantageous.

Nice to have

• SAP S/4HANA Manufacturing or PP certification.
• Additional qualifications such as TOGAF, ITIL, or equivalent.
• Exposure to DevOps approaches for SAP delivery.

Apply today to join a growing SAP S/4HANA practice and help deliver world-class manufacturing transformation across multiple customers.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Consulting

Industries

• Business Consulting and Services
• Defense and Space Manufacturing

The role focuses on end-to-end delivery of SAP Production Planning (PP) and Production Execution (PE) across complex manufacturing environments. Therefore, the successful candidate must demonstrate deep knowledge of SAP PP configuration, hands-on delivery experience across S/4HANA programmes, and a strong track record of leading workshops and solution design within a consulting environment.

Additionally, experience integrating SAP PP with MES systems, and strong exposure to related modules such as MM, SD, QM, PM, WM/EWM, and IBP, would be highly advantageous. Familiarity with Fiori apps, embedded analytics, PP/DS, and advanced planning tools is also beneficial., * Extensive experience as an SAP PP Consultant with strong S/4HANA expertise.

• Proven track record across 2+ full lifecycle S/4HANA implementation programmes (both greenfield and brownfield).
• Strong configuration experience with Routing/BOMs, Production Orders, Capacity Planning, Demand Management, and MRP.
• Experience integrating SAP PP with MES systems via PI/PO, MII, or third-party connectors.
• Demonstrated leadership of SAP workstreams or cross-functional manufacturing solutions.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and operational best practices.
• Experience with Functional Testing, SIT, UAT, and defect management.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, including working with Heads of Production, Plant Managers, and COOs.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a high-performing team.
• Ability to manage workload in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• S/4HANA experience essential; IBP or PP/DS exposure highly desirable.
• Knowledge of integration across MM, SD, QM, PM, WM/EWM advantageous.

Nice to have

• SAP S/4HANA Manufacturing or PP certification.
• Additional qualifications such as TOGAF, ITIL, or equivalent.
• Exposure to DevOps approaches for SAP delivery.