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Senior Consultant – SAP Production Planning
Location
California
Posted
2 days ago
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0
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Senior Consultant – SAP Production Planning
Protera
• Lead end-to-end SAP PP solution design and execution for manufacturing clients • Conduct fit-to-standard workshops and define optimal business processes • Configure and implement: - Master data structures (BOMs, routings, work centers, production versions) - Demand management and MRP strategies (MTS, MTO, CTO) - Capacity planning and production scheduling • Support ECC to S/4HANA migrations (brownfield and greenfield approaches) • Lead transition from classic PP to embedded PP-DS • Design and implement MRP Live, predictive MRP, and DDMRP concepts • Enable adoption of Fiori shop floor apps and Manufacturing Cockpit • Drive integration across SAP modules, including: - PP-MM (procurement-driven production, subcontracting, external processing) - PP-SD (ATP, sales order-driven production, scheduling) - PP-QM (quality inspection, batch release, in-process controls) - PP-FI/CO (product costing, WIP, variance analysis, settlement) - PP-EWM/WM (material staging, warehouse integration) - PP-PM (resource and equipment availability) • Implement solutions leveraging: - Embedded PP-DS and advanced scheduling tools - SAP Digital Manufacturing Cloud (DMC) and MES integration patterns - Discrete, process, and repetitive manufacturing scenarios (REM, PI sheets, backflushing) - Variant configuration (LO-VC and S/4 AVC) • Lead RICEF identification, prioritization, and estimation for PP workstreams • Define data migration strategies for PP master data and production orders • Develop cutover and parallel-run strategies for manufacturing operations • Provide client-facing advisory, including executive presentations and steering committees • Contribute to SOW development and effort estimation • Mentor junior consultants and provide technical oversight • Drive best practices and ensure quality delivery across project teams
Job Requirements
- SAP Production Planning Expertise
- Strong hands-on experience with:
- Classic MRP (ECC) and production planning processes
- Master data design: BOMs, routings, work centers, resources
- Demand management and supply strategies (MTS, MTO, CTO)
- Capacity planning and detailed scheduling
- S/4HANA & Advanced Planning
- Experience with:
- Embedded PP-DS
- S/4HANA manufacturing capabilities and migration strategies
- Transition from ECC PP to S/4HANA solutions
- Integration Experience
- Proven track record integrating PP with MM, SD, and other logistics modules
- Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with:
- MRP Live (S/4HANA)
- Variant Configuration (LO-VC) and Advanced Variant Configuration (AVC)
- All manufacturing order types:
- Discrete manufacturing
- Process manufacturing (PI sheets, batch management)
- Repetitive manufacturing (REM)
- Exposure to:
- Demand-Driven MRP (DDMRP) and predictive planning models
- SAP Digital Manufacturing Cloud (DMC) and MES integrations
- Manufacturing Fiori apps and shop floor digitalization
- Nice-to-Have Skills
- Experience in additional SAP modules:
- WM/EWM, SD, FI/CO, or broader SCM
- Deep expertise in Variant Configuration, including:
- LO-VC to AVC migration strategy and execution
- CPQ (Configure-Price-Quote) tools
- Familiarity with:
- SAP BTP / BAIP and modern development frameworks (MTA, CAP, RAP)
- Integration architecture across SAP and non-SAP systems
- Key Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities
- Ability to translate business requirements into scalable SAP solutions
- Leadership mindset with a focus on mentoring and collaboration
- Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field
- 7+ years of SAP PP experience, including full lifecycle implementations
- Proven experience in large-scale SAP transformation programs
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