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# Senior SAP PPDS Implementation Consultant

- **Company:** Innovien Solutions
- **Location:** Charlotte, NC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software Bug Management, Computerized Maintenance Management Systems, System Configuration, Data Cleansing, Database Testing, Digital Technology, IT Management, SAP ERP, Personal Printer Data Stream, SAP APO, SAP (Applications), Golang
- **Published:** May 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=00f2a739f595917a

## About the Role

Do you have experience in User training (technical support)?, * 7+ years of true hands-on SAP APO PPDS experience within large manufacturing or supply chain environments, configuring, implementing, testing, and supporting PPDS solutions

 * Previous SAP APO PPDS implementation experience building/configuring environments from scratch, not just support or project coordination
 * Experience and ability to use SAP PPDS to optimize and manage factory production scheduling in complex manufacturing environments
 * Experience integrating SAP APO PPDS into MES systems, SAP ECC/S4, SAP IBP, and other manufacturing/factory-floor applications
 * Previous working experience supporting manufacturing operations and production planning within aerospace, defense, automotive, or other complex industrial manufacturing environments

## Description

You will serve as the lead Digital Technology representative supporting a large-scale SAP APO PPDS deployment and manufacturing transformation initiative across global planning operations. The environment includes complex integrations into MES systems, Time Charging platforms, CMMS solutions, SAP ECC/S4 environments, and additional manufacturing systems supporting enterprise-wide production planning and scheduling operations. This is a highly visible, greenfield implementation initiative requiring senior-level SAP PPDS experience and a proven track record leading business process alignment, configuration, testing, training, change management, and go-live support activities across multiple manufacturing sites. If you are an SAP consultant looking for their next opportunity, let's chat, * Lead SAP APO PPDS implementation activities including configuration, business blueprinting, testing, deployment, hypercare, and go-live support

 * Partner directly with manufacturing, supply chain, operations, and IT leadership teams to gather requirements, drive change management, and support planning initiatives
 * Support integrations between SAP APO PPDS and factory floor systems including MES, Time Charging, CMMS, APO/IBP, ECC/S4, and additional operational tools
 * Assist with production planning optimization, finite scheduling improvements, capacity utilization enhancements, and manufacturing process alignment
 * Lead data testing, data cleansing, defect management, enhancement tracking, and user feedback activities across manufacturing sites
 * Support plant go-live activities, user training sessions, leadership communications, and post-go-live Hypercare support activities
 * Provide documentation, process improvements, and operational recommendations throughout the project lifecycle


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