SAP ERP Production Planning - Control

Key Skills:

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Lead and participate in end-to-end SAP implementations and support projects focused on SAP Production Planning (PP), Quality Management (QM), and Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS) modules.
• Perform system configuration, testing, training, and support for PP, QM, and PP/DS functionalities aligned with business requirements.
• Design and implement scheduling strategies, PP/DS heuristics, and optimizer profiles for efficient production planning.
• Configure and support quality inspection processes, including inspection types, batch management, sampling procedures, and control charts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration with SAP MM, SD, WM, and APO modules.
• Provide functional support for both discrete and process manufacturing environments across multiple business units.
• Engage with business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into effective SAP solutions.
• Support and enhance existing SAP PP/QM/PPDS processes in SAP ECC and S/4HANA environments.
• Participate in fit-gap analysis, prepare functional specs, conduct UATs, and support go-live and post-go-live phases.
• Leverage SAP Fiori applications and adhere to SAP Best Practices where applicable.
• Maintain documentation and training materials for end users and key stakeholders.
• Resolve critical production issues and provide timely and effective support and enhancements.

Experience Requirements:

• 4-10 years of hands-on experience in SAP PP, QM, and PP/DS across implementation and support projects.
• Proven experience in configuring and supporting both SAP ECC and S/4HANA platforms.
• Extensive exposure to PP/DS heuristics, optimizer configuration, pegging, and planning board usage.
• Experience working in process and discrete manufacturing industries, understanding industry-specific requirements.
• Hands-on experience in batch management, inspection plans, results recording, and defect handling in SAP QM.
• Familiar with SAP MM, SD, WM, and APO integration touchpoints.
• Experience using Fiori apps and applying SAP Activate or Best Practice methodologies is an advantage.
• Strong client-facing experience with an ability to analyze issues, design solutions, and communicate clearly with business users.

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