SAP PP (Production Planning)

Avensys Consulting UK; Leeds; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Leeds seeks an experienced SAP PP (Production Planning) Consultant to lead end-to-end implementations and offer support on SAP S/4HANA projects. The candidate will ensure seamless integration with related SAP modules and will be responsible for analyzing business needs and configuring SAP solutions. A strong understanding of manufacturing processes and excellent client handling skills are essential for success in this role. This position operates onsite for four days a week, from 8 am to 5 pm.

Qualifications

• 7-9 years of hands-on experience in SAP PP implementation and support.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing and production planning processes.
• Proficiency in MRP, Capacity Planning, and Shop Floor Control.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support end-to-end SAP PP implementations.
• Analyze business requirements and design SAP PP solutions.
• Configure and support SAP PP master data and functionalities.

Skills

SAP PP Implementation

Manufacturing Processes Knowledge

SAP S/4HANA Configuration

Client Handling

Analytical Skills

Job description

Working mode: onsite for 4days/week (8am-5pm)

Years of experience: 12+ years of experience, should have prior client handling experience & S/4 Hana implementation.

We are looking for an experienced SAP PP (Production Planning) Consultant with strong functional expertise in manufacturing processes and hands-on experience in SAP S/4HANA PP implementations and migrations. The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of core PP functionalities and strong integration experience with related SAP modules.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support end-to-end SAP PP implementations, rollouts, and support projects
• Analyze business requirements and design SAP PP solutions aligned with manufacturing processes
• Configure and support SAP PP master data, including:
• Bill of Materials (BOM)
• Routings
• Work Centers
• Production Versions
• Configure and support MRP, Demand Management, Capacity Planning, and Shop Floor Control
• Support discrete, repetitive, and process manufacturing scenarios as applicable
• Ensure seamless integration with MM, SD, QM, and WM/EWM modules
• Participate in S/4HANA PP implementations and migration projects, including system conversions and brownfield/greenfield approaches
• Collaborate with ABAP teams on PP enhancements, user exits, BADIs, and custom developments
• Conduct functional workshops, blueprinting sessions, and solution design discussions with business stakeholders
• Support testing activities including Unit Testing (UT), System Integration Testing (SIT), and User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
• Provide cutover, go-live, and post-production support
• Prepare functional documentation, test scripts, and user training materials.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 7–9 years of hands-on experience in SAP PP implementation and support
• Strong understanding of manufacturing and production planning processes
• Expertise in SAP PP master data and transactional processes
• Strong experience with:
• MRP and Demand Management
• Capacity Planning and Scheduling
• Shop Floor Control and Production Orders
• Proven integration experience with MM, SD, QM, and WM/EWM
• Hands-on experience in SAP S/4HANA PP configuration and migration projects
• Experience working on PP enhancements, user exits, BADIs, and coordination with ABAP teams
• Excellent analytical, communication, and client-handling skills.