SAP Production Planning Engineer

A job description for an SAP Production Planning specialist in the steel industry would focus on utilizing SAP's Production Planning (PP) module to optimize production processes and meet demand within a steel manufacturing environment. This role involves demand forecasting, capacity planning, material requirements planning, production order execution, and integrating SAP PP with other modules like Material Management and Sales & Distribution. Key Responsibilities: Production Planning: Analyzing demand forecasts and translating them into production plans. Utilizing SAP PP functionalities like Master Planning (PP-MP), Demand Management (PP-MP-DEM), and Long-Term Planning (PP-MP-DEM) to create production schedules. Optimizing production schedules based on factors like capacity, material availability, and customer requirements. Material Requirements Planning (MRP): Determining the exact quantities and timing of raw materials, components, and subassemblies required for production. Generating purchase orders for external suppliers and production orders for internal manufacturing. Monitoring inventory levels and ensuring timely procurement of materials. Capacity Planning: Ensuring that sufficient resources (machines, personnel) are available to meet production targets. Identifying and resolving capacity constraints. Production Order Execution: Monitoring the status of production orders and ensuring timely completion. Tracking material and resource consumption. Releasing production orders and initiating production activities. Integration with Other Modules: Collaborating with other SAP modules like Material Management (MM), Sales & Distribution (SD), and Quality Management (QM) to ensure seamless end-to-end processes. Understanding the integration points between PP and other modules and troubleshooting issues. Process Optimization: Identifying areas for improvement in the production planning process. Implementing best practices and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to streamline processes and improve efficiency. System Support: Providing support for ongoing SAP operations, including ticket resolution and process optimization. Assisting in SAP upgrades and new implementation projects. Supporting end-user training and documentation. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month Benefits: Food provided Health insurance Provident Fund Schedule: Day shift Monday to Friday Supplemental Pay: Overtime pay Yearly bonus Work Location: In person