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# SAP S/4HANA PP Lead

- **Company:** RapidIT, Inc
- **Location:** Fremont, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Data Integration, Middleware, Personal Printer Data Stream, SAP APO, SAP (Applications), SAP Implementation, SAP R/3, SAP Sales and Distribution, Talend, Expertise in Kinaxis, SAP Business Technology Platform, SAP S/4HANA
- **Published:** September 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/d42b45fa-e1d0-4cfe-884c-3d94bbbc0f1a

## About the Role

* Hands on experience in Variant Configuration
 * Hands-on experience with Kinaxis RapidResponse integration
 * Deep knowledge of:
o MRP, production planning, and detailed scheduling
o BOM, routings, production versions, capacity planning

 * Experience integrating SAP with:
o MM, SD, QM modules
o MES and PLM systems
Program & Delivery

 * Proven experience leading end-to-end S/4HANA transformation programs
 * Strong experience in UAT, cutover, and hypercare execution
 * Ability to design end-to-end planning processes (Plan-to-Fulfill)
Industry

 * Experience in semiconductor / high-tech manufacturing environments
 * Understanding of:
o Multi-stage manufacturing flows
o Long lead-time supply chains
Leadership

 * Strong stakeholder management across business and IT
 * Experience leading global delivery (onshore/offshore teams)
Nice-to-Have Skills

 * Experience with advanced planning tools (SAP IBP, APO)
 * Exposure to S&OP / IBP processes and control tower solutions
 * Knowledge of:
o SAP BTP / Integration Suite / middleware (Talend, APIs)
o Data integration and governance frameworks

 * Experience with:
o NPI (New Product Introduction) and engineering-driven supply chains
o AI/analytics-driven planning or predictive supply chain capabilities

 * Familiarity with semiconductor-specific tools/processes:
o Fab-to-assembly planning
o Engineering change integration (PLM * ERP)

## Description

* Lead SAP PP / PPDS workstream across Plan-to-Fulfill (P2F) processes
 * Drive design and implementation of Kinaxis (Demand, Supply, S&OP, Factory Planning)
 * Define end-to-end planning-to-execution integration across SAP, MES, and PLM
 * Lead S/4HANA implementation lifecycle (design, build, test, cutover, hypercare)
 * Optimize planning through MRP, heuristics, and scheduling strategies
 * Align solutions with semiconductor constraints (multi-stage BOMs, long lead times)
 * Manage cross-functional teams across planning, manufacturing, and IT
Must-Have Skills
Functional & Technical

 * Strong expertise in SAP S/4HANA PP / PPDS (configuration and solution design)


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