SAP PPPS Specialist

At Coperion we shape what matters for tomorrow. As a leading global company and part of the Hillenbrand group we develop innovative solutions across diverse industries such as plastics recycling chemicals batteries food pharmaceuticals and minerals. With 5000 employees across 50 locations worldwide our mission is to build a better future through advanced technology.

We are seeking an experienced SAP PP/PS Specialist based in Weingarten to support and improve our production and project management processes within our SAP ECC landscape.

Role Overview

As an SAP PP/PS Specialist you will be responsible for designing implementing and supporting all processes related to production planning and project systems. You will work closely with business stakeholders and end users primarily based in Germany at our Stuttgart site to ensure stable processes in the dedicated area.
Reporting line to our SAP ERP Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a key contact and consultant for business departments regarding all SAP PP (Production Planning) and PS (Project System) related topics
• Analyse design and continuously optimize SAP-based production and project management processes (second level support)
• Collaborate with business users to review change requests assess feasibility of implementation clarify detail requirements design functional solutions translate them into SAP configurations either in standard and/or create programming specifications
• Take ownership of SAP PP/PS customizing and ensure stable efficient system solutions
• Ensure seamless integration of PP and PS with related SAP modules such as MM SD FI/CO
• Ensure proper SAP integration to third party systems like MES and detailed scheduling
• Coordinate system testing change requests and process enhancements in close collaboration with business stakeholders
• Create and maintain functional and technical documentation and conduct end-user training sessions

Profile

• Bachelors degree in Information Technology Business Administration or related field
• SAP PP/PS certification preferred.
• Experience: 5 years as an SAP PP/PS consultant/expert with hands-on experience in ECC/R3 environments. PS expertise is very much appreciated. You may apply as well if you have a basic knowledge and want to develop further into the PS area.
• Technical Skills:
  • Strong knowledge of Production Planning (PP) and Project Systems (PS) modules ideally in manufacturing or project-based environments
  • Deep understanding of core business processes in the dedicated areas
  • Ability and willingness to onboard into a highly customized SAP system
  • Experience with customizing and support activities.
  • Cross-module familiarity especially with FI/CO PP SD MM and WM.
  • Basic ABAP debugging skills (programming knowledge advantageous).
  • Experience with third-party system interfaces (e.g. MES)
  • Familiarity with ServiceNow ITMS.
• Personal Strengths:
  • Analytical mindset and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team.
  • Flexibility for occasional travel to Germany.
• Languages:
  • English: Indispensable (fluent written and spoken).
  • German: Indispensable (fluent written and spoken).

Location: Weingarten - The candidate will be primarily based at the office with the possibility of remote work after the onboarding phase (up to 2 days per week).

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Join us and be part of a global team dedicated to optimizing production and project management processes. Shape what matters for tomorrow!

Who we are:

Coperion is an industry leader in compounding and extrusion feeding and weighing bulk material handling and service bringing a wealth of know-how and experience to the market. Customers benefit from Coperions divisions of Polymer Equipment & Systems and Service that are optimally networked on a global basis to offer ultimate support in the design manufacturing and implementation of ideal systems. Staffed by engineers chemists technicians and a variety of industry experts these Divisions form a powerhouse of process solutions for their is an Operating Company of Hillenbrand.

Hillenbrand (NYSE: HI) is a global industrial company that provides highly-engineered mission-critical processing equipment and solutions to customers in over 100 countries around the world. Our portfolio is composed of leading industrial brands that serve large attractive end markets including durable plastics food and recycling. Guided by our Purpose Shape What Matters For Tomorrow we pursue excellence collaboration and innovation to consistently shape solutions that best serve our associates customers communities and other stakeholders. To learn more visit: .

Hillenbrand and its affiliates are committed to embedding diversity equity and inclusion into their internal operations external business activities and relationships with their numerous partners and stakeholders. Thats why among other things we value giving equal opportunities to applicants and employees regardless of age race color gender religion national origin disability sexual orientation gender addition Hillenbrand and its affiliates are committed to being an equal employment opportunity employer that provides opportunities for all job seekers including those with disabilities.