SAP Production Planning Lead

Role Objective

Lead and optimize SAP PP solutions across ECC and S4HANA platforms This role demands deep technical expertise in discrete and process manufacturing integration architecture and strategic Solutioning to support enterprise wide digital transformation and operational excellence

Key Responsibilities

• Lead blueprinting fit gap analysis and solution validation workshops for PP processes
• End-to-end Plan to Produce P2P processes including demand planning MRP capacity planning shop floor control and order settlement
• Design scalable and modular PP solutions aligned with business goals and SAP best practices
• Define enterprise structure work centers routings BOMs and production versions
• Integration Landscape Management
• Integrate PP with MM SD QM PM and CO modules
• Architect interfaces with MES systems SCADA PLC and external manufacturing execution platforms
• Collaborate with middleware teams SAP PIPO web Methods Seeburger for seamless data exchange
• Technical Configuration Customization
• Configure core PP components MRP types lot sizing scheduling parameters capacity evaluation and order types
• Implement advanced features like PPDS Kanban repetitive manufacturing and batch management
• Develop custom enhancements using ABAP BADI BAPI User Exits and CDS Views
• Performance Compliance Governance
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and local statutory requirements
• Monitor system performance batch jobs and background processes using SAP Solution Manager and Cloud ALM
• Implement audit trails authorization checks and segregation of duties SoD

Tools Technologies

• SAP ECC
• LSMW BDC BRF Adobe Forms
• Middleware SAP PIPO web Methods
• Reporting SAP BW Tableau
• ITSM ServiceNow Remedy
• Documentation Knowledge Management
• Maintain functional and technical specifications SOPs KT repositories
• Lead workshops training sessions and contribute to internal wikis and best practice libraries
• Leadership Mentoring
• Guide cross functional teams and mentor junior consultants
• Act as escalation point for complex issues and architectural decisions
• Collaborate with business stakeholders delivery leads and COEs

Required Skills Experience

• Minimum 10 years in SAP PP with at least 3 full lifecycle implementations
• Strong hands-on experience in ECC and S4HANA PP configuration
• Deep understanding of discrete and process manufacturing P2P processes and integration points
• Exposure to cloud-based SAP environments and multivendor landscapes

Certifications Preferred

• SAP Certified Application Associate Production Planning PP
• SAP S4HANA Manufacturing Certification
• ITIL Foundation or AMS Governance Training

Mandatory Skills: SAP Process Modelling Suite (Signavio ARIS Visio) PPDS Production Planning