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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # SAP Functional Analyst, Production Planning - **Company:** Fresh Inc. - **Location:** Woodbridge Township, NJ, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $125,000.0 - $155,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Advanced Business Application Programming (ABAP), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Information Systems, Middleware, IDoc, SAP ERP, SAP (Applications), SAP Configuration, SAP Implementation, SAP R/3, SAP Quality Management, SAP S/4HANA - **Published:** August 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=cc9df9b3ed7513e6 ## About the Role * 5+ years of SAP functional experience with strong focus on PP in SAP ECC 6.0 or higher * Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Engineering, Supply Chain, or equivalent experience * At least 2 full lifecycle SAP implementations and/or major enhancement or upgrade engagements * Deep expertise in MRP, BOMs, routings, production orders, and capacity planning * Experience integrating external forecasting tools (e.g., RELEX) with SAP * Strong understanding of high-volume, time-critical production environments * Hands-on experience in at least one full SAP implementation or major upgrade * Proven ability to translate business requirements into functional specifications * Experience with testing, defect resolution, and production support * Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills * Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced operational environments * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills * Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities * Experience in food manufacturing, food distribution, or CPG industry * Exposure to SAP QM, MM, WM/EWM integration with PP * Experience with MES and shop-floor integrations * Familiarity with end-to-end supply chain and fulfillment processes. * Relevant SAP certification in Production Planning (PP) or S/4HANA Manufacturing, or APICS certification (CPIM/CSCP), will be considered an added advantage. ## Description The SAP Functional Analyst - Production Planning (PP) plays a critical role in enabling efficient, demand-driven production operations in a high-volume, time-sensitive food manufacturing environment. This role ensures that production planning, scheduling, and execution processes are tightly aligned with forecasted demand, freshness requirements, and operational constraints, while leveraging SAP ECC and integrated forecasting platforms like RELEX. This position reports to the Director - SAP. What You'll Do Production Planning (Primary Focus) * Own configuration and support of SAP PP processes for food manufacturing operations * Partner with plant operations, supply chain, and planning teams to gather and translate business requirements * Configure and support core PP functionalities, including: * + MRP (planning strategies, controllers, MRP types) + Make-to-Stock (MTS) and Make-to-Order (MTO) + BOMs, routings, and work centers + Capacity planning and leveling + Planned and production order lifecycle + Order confirmations, scrap, and rework handling * Troubleshoot production planning issues in SAP impacting execution, inventory, and uptime. Forecasting & Planning Integration * Support integration between RELEX and SAP for demand-driven planning * Ensure accurate flow of forecast data into SAP MRP and production processes * Continuously improve alignment between forecasting and execution systems Cross-Functional & Integration Responsibilities * Act as liaison between business stakeholders, ABAP developers, and integration teams * Support system integrations using IDocs, RFCs, APIs, and middleware (PI/PO or equivalent) * Collaborate with upstream and downstream systems (RELEX, MES, WMS, logistics platforms) * Participate in interface monitoring, testing, and issue resolution * Develop functional specifications for enhancements and custom solutions * Execute unit, integration, and UAT testing Project & Continuous Improvement * Participate in SAP enhancements, upgrades, and process improvements * Drive adoption of SAP best practices in production planning * Improve planning accuracy and operational efficiency through system optimizationSupport go-live, cutover, and hypercare activities ## Related Videos - [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) - [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) - [Replacing Excel with SAP APIs & Python validation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1944-replacing-excel-with-sap-apis-python-validation) - [Pragmatic Planning](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2012-pragmatic-planning) ## 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) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [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) - [How Much FAANG Companies Actually Pay Software Engineers in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/230-how-much-faang-companies-actually-pay-software-engineers-in-2025)