SAP PP Consultant

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •8–12 years of SAP PP experience
• •Minimum 1–2 end-to-end S/4HANA PP implementations
• •Lead end-to-end SAP PP implementations on S/4HANA
• •Design and configure core PP processes: Demand Management & PIRs, Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), MRP / MRP Live configuration, Capacity Planning & Scheduling, Production Orders & Process Orders
• •Drive MRP optimization: Planning strategies (Make-to-Stock, Make-to-Order, Planning with Final Assembly), Lot sizing, safety stock, lead times, Exception handling and performance tuning in MRP Live
• •Configure and manage Master Data: Material Master (MRP views), BOMs, Routings, Production Versions, Work Centers & Capacity models
• •Work closely with cross-functional teams: MM (Procurement & inventory), SD (Demand, ATP, delivery integration), QM (In-process & GR inspection), FI/CO (Order costing, WIP, variances)
• •Support PP-DS integration (embedded PP-DS preferred)
• •Lead business workshops, solution design sessions, and fit-gap analysis
• •Support UAT, cutover planning, data migration, and post-go-live stabilization
• •Mentor junior consultants and review functional specifications
• •Strong hands-on configuration experience in SAP PP on S/4HANA
• •Experience in discrete and/or process manufacturing
• •Solid understanding of production costing and variance analysis
• •SAP PP / S/4HANA certification
• •Ability to cope in a complex and fast-changing business environment and to respond calmly and rationally to changing aspirations in a deadline-driven situation
• •Works independently on complex processes and modules that may be used by one or more programs or systems
• •Strong planning and organizing skills including the ability to manage several work streams simultaneously
• •Excellent communication skills with a capacity to present, discuss and explain issues coherently and logically both in writing and verbally
• •Good influencing and persuasion skills with the ability to enthuse and inspire multidisciplinary teams and build successful relationships at all levels
• •Good team player, self-motivated and able to work on own initiative
• •Clear decision-making ability with the facility to judge complex situations and assess when to escalate issues
• •Hybrid / Onsite / Remote (based on project requirements)
• •Base location in Bengaluru, Karnataka

Desired Qualifications

• •Embedded PP-DS on S/4HANA (preferred)
• •Advanced ATP (aATP) – good to have
• •Knowledge of Fiori apps for manufacturing and planning
• •Exposure to Clean Core principles and S/4HANA best practices
• •Experience with global rollouts or multi-plant setups
• •Exposure to SAP IBP integration (Demand / Response)
• •Experience in CPG, Pharma, Manufacturing, or Chemicals
• •Agile or Activate methodology experience