SAP PTM PPDS Functional Analyst

Meta Resources Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a SAP PTM Global Functional Analyst to analyze, configure, and optimize the Plan to Make process within the SAP PPDS module. This role will involve collaboration with cross-functional teams and ensuring the integration between planning and execution phases. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in SAP PPDS consulting and be flexible to adapt to the client's time-zone requirements. This is a contractual role running through 2026.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Industrial Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of hands‑on experience as a SAP PPDS Consultant.
• In-depth knowledge of SAP PPDS and its integration with other SAP modules.
• Strong expertise in production planning processes, capacity planning, and detailed scheduling.
• Proficiency in SAP configuration, customization, and scripting.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and optimize system performance.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Plan to Make process within SAP PPDS ensuring alignment between production planning and execution.
• Analyze, configure, and optimize SAP PPDS to support global production planning.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and design solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to PTM and SAP PPDS.
• Develop and maintain documentation for PTM and SAP PPDS configurations.
• Support integration efforts between SAP PPDS and other SAP modules.
• Provide training to end-users on PTM and SAP PPDS functionalities.
• Participate in system upgrades, testing, and validation.

Job description

Our client supporting a top global healthcare company seeks a SAP PTM (Plan to Make) Global Functional Analyst - PPDS. This role focuses on analyzing configuring and optimizing the Plan to Make (PTM) process within the SAP PPDS (Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling) module. The ideal candidate will ensure seamless integration between planning and execution phases driving operational efficiency and alignment with global business objectives.

This is a contractual role which will run through 2026. The candidate must be flexible to work in the clients preferred time-zone which may include EST or CEST.

The Role

• Lead the Plan to Make (PTM) process within SAP PPDS ensuring alignment between production planning detailed scheduling and execution.
• Analyze configure and optimize SAP PPDS to support global production planning and scheduling requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather PTM requirements design solutions and implement best practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to PTM and SAP PPDS ensuring minimal disruption to production operations.
• Develop and maintain documentation for PTM and SAP PPDS configurations processes and user training materials.
• Support integration efforts between SAP PPDS and other SAP modules (e.g. MM PP QM).
• Provide guidance and training to end-users on PTM and SAP PPDS functionalities.
• Participate in system upgrades testing and validation to ensure compliance and performance.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology Industrial Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of hands‑on experience as a SAP PPDS Consultant with a focus on implementation and configuration.
• In‑depth knowledge of SAP PPDS and its integration with SAP PP MM and QM modules.
• Strong expertise in production planning processes capacity planning and detailed scheduling.
• Proficiency in SAP configuration customization and scripting.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA integration is a plus.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and optimize system performance.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with global teams and stakeholders.
• Flexibility to work in EST or CEST time zones as required by the client.

Key Skills

• Change Management
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• Biology

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1