SAP PP Functional Consultant

Hanwha Defence Australia; Avalon; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Defence Australia seeks an experienced SAP PP/PS Functional Consultant to support and optimize Quality Management, Production Planning and Project Systems within a robust SAP S/4HANA environment. You will work closely with stakeholders to design, configure and enhance SAP solutions that enable efficient manufacturing and project execution in a defence context.

Reporting to the SAP Technical Manager, you will drive fit-gap analysis, documentation, testing and go-live activities, while

Qualifications

• Significant experience in SAP Production Planning (PP).
• Full-cycle SAP S/4HANA implementation experience.
• SAP Project Systems (PS).
• MRP, capacity planning and production execution experience.
• Quality inspections and quality notifications exposure.
• Experience integrating SAP with external cloud or on-premises systems.
• S/4HANA Public Cloud and/or On-Premises implementation experience.
• SAP QM experience encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Provide functional consulting across PP and PS modules.
• Gather, analyse, and translate business requirements into SAP solutions.
• Configure and support manufacturing, production planning, quality management, and project execution processes.
• Support and maintain master data (BOMs, routings, work centres, planning data).
• Conduct fit-gap analysis, workshops and process improvement initiatives.
• Manage incidents, service requests, enhancements and change requests in the SAP landscape.
• Develop functional specifications, documentation, training materials, and user guides.
• Participate in testing, deployment, cutover, release management and SAP upgrade activities.
• Ensure integration with SAP MM, EWM, FI/CO and other enterprise systems.

Skills

SAP PP/PS expertise

S/4HANA experience

Stakeholder collaboration

Troubleshooting

Education

SAP Certification in Production Planning (PP)

Job description

We are seeking an experienced SAP PP / PS Functional Consultant to join a dynamic team supporting and enhancing Quality Management, Production Planning, and Project Systems capabilities within a complex SAP S/4HANA environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting business-critical operations while contributing to SAP transformation, optimisation, and continuous improvement initiatives. You'll work closely with stakeholders across the business to deliver scalable solutions that drive operational excellence across manufacturing and project delivery functions.

Reporting to the SAP Technical Manager, you will:

• Provide functional consulting, support, and configuration expertise across, Production Planning (PP), and Project Systems (PS) modules.
• Gather, analyse, and translate business requirements into effective SAP solutions.
• Configure and support manufacturing, production planning, quality management, and project execution processes.
• Support Material Requirements Planning (MRP), demand management, capacity planning, production scheduling, production orders, and manufacturing execution.
• Manage quality inspections, quality notifications, and non-conformance management processes.
• Support and maintain master data including Bills of Materials (BOMs), routings, work centres, and planning data.
• Conduct fit-gap analysis, workshops, and process improvement initiatives.
• Manage incidents, service requests, enhancements, and change requests across the SAP landscape.
• Develop functional specifications, documentation, training materials, and user guides.
• Participate in testing, deployment, cutover, release management, and SAP upgrade activities.
• Ensure effective integration with SAP MM, EWM, FI/CO, and other enterprise systems.
• Provide ongoing BAU support and contribute to continuous improvement programs.

About You

You are a highly experienced SAP Functional Consultant with strong expertise across manufacturing and project delivery processes. You thrive in a client-facing environment and enjoy solving complex business challenges through technology.

Essential Experience

• Significant experience in SAP Production Planning (PP)

Strong experience with:

• Delivering a full-cycle SAP S/4HANA implementation.
• SAP Project Systems (PS)
• Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
• Capacity planning and production execution
• Quality inspections and quality notifications
• Experience supporting integrations between SAP and external cloud or on-premises systems.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple stakeholder groups.

Desirable Experience

• SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud and/or On-Premises implementation experience.
• Experience within manufacturing, defence, utilities, infrastructure, engineering, or other asset-intensive industries.
• Experience working within large-scale SAP transformation programs.
• SAP QM (Quality Management)

Qualifications

SAP Certification in:

• Production Planning (PP)

Due to the nature of this role:

• Applicants must be Australian Citizens.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Security Clearance (minimum Baseline level).

About Hanwha Defence Australia

Hanwha Defence Australia is a leading provider of advanced defence capability solutions, supporting the Australian Defence Force through cutting-edge land systems, manufacturing, and sustainment programs. As part of the global Hanwha Group, we are committed to building Australia's sovereign defence capability through innovation, technology, and local industry investment. Joining Hanwha means being part of a growing organisation delivering projects of national importance while offering exciting career opportunities in a collaborative and high-performing environment.

Why Join Us?

• Work on a complex and evolving SAP S/4HANA environment.
• Contribute to significant transformation and optimisation initiatives.
• Collaborate with experienced SAP and business professionals.
• Opportunity to make a tangible impact in a critical operational environment.
• Long-term career growth within a highly regarded organisation.

If you're a seasoned SAP PP/PS Consultant looking to apply your expertise within a challenging and rewarding environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Hanwha Defence Australia looks for people who can embrace our three core values of Challenge, Dedication, and Integrity, which were established in the spirit of Trust and Loyalty. If you want to work with us on this exciting journey, now is the time to join.

Hanwha Defence Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and individuals of all abilities.

We proudly support current and former serving members through our Veterans' Employment Program.

Please Note Cover letters and CVs are required to be submitted in PDF/DOCX format.