Sap S/4 Ppds Consultant

Focus Cloud; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 185,000; Part time

Job summary

Focus Cloud is seeking an experienced SAP S/4HANA PP/DS Consultant for a large-scale manufacturing and supply chain transformation programme. The contract role focuses on delivering advanced production planning and detailed scheduling using SAP S/4HANA Embedded PP/DS.

You will design, configure, and support planning solutions, collaborate with production planners and technical teams, and drive operational excellence across the supply chain.

Qualifications

• 8+ years hands-on SAP PP/DS experience.
• Strong expertise in Production Planning, MRP, Capacity Planning and Detailed Scheduling.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA Embedded PP/DS and CIF integration.
• IDocs and Queue Management experience.
• Experience with SAP Fiori applications and PP/DS implementations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, implement, and support SAP S/4HANA PP/DS solutions.
• Translate business requirements into scalable planning and scheduling processes.
• Support production planning, capacity planning, detailed scheduling, and finite scheduling.
• Integrate PP/DS with SAP PP/MM/SD and S/4HANA logistics processes.
• Lead unit/integration/UAT testing and Cutover activities.
• Provide user training, documentation, and knowledge transfer.
• Collaborate with Production Planning, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain stakeholders.

Skills

SAP PP/DS

Production Planning

MRP

Capacity Planning

Detailed Scheduling

S/4HANA PP/DS

CIF Integration

IDocs

Queue Management

SAP Fiori

Stakeholder Management

Job description

Position: SAP S/4 PPDS Consultant
Employment Type: Contract
Start: ASAP (August/September 2026)
Duration: 12 Months
Location: West Midlands, UK
Language(s): English

Focus on SAP is a specialist SAP and ERP Recruitment organisation offering both permanent and contract staffing solutions on a global scale.

Client – Partnered with a global leader in digital transformation and IT services, working with some of the world’s biggest brands. Their mission is not only to deliver cutting‑edge technology but also to empower organisations to create meaningful impact for the people and communities they serve. For you, this means working on challenging projects that demand innovation, collaboration, and thought leadership.

Role – We are seeking an experienced SAP S/4HANA PP/DS Consultant to support a large‑scale manufacturing and supply chain transformation programme. This role focuses on delivering advanced production planning and detailed scheduling solutions using SAP S/4HANA Embedded PP/DS, helping manufacturing organisations optimise production efficiency, resource utilisation, and supply chain performance. You will work closely with business stakeholders, production planners, and technical teams to design, configure, and support planning solutions that drive operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• SAP PP/DS Solution Design & Delivery
  • Design, configure, implement, and support SAP S/4HANA PP/DS solutions
  • Analyse business requirements and translate them into scalable planning and scheduling processes
  • Support and optimise:
    • Production Planning
    • Capacity Planning
    • Detailed Scheduling
    • Finite Scheduling
    • Order Sequencing
• Configure and maintain:
  • Production Data Structures (PDS)
  • Planning Versions
  • Resources and Modes
  • Planning Heuristics
  • Pegging Strategies
  • Optimisation Profiles
• Design planning strategies aligned to manufacturing and business objectives
• Support scenario modelling and production efficiency improvements
• Integration & Technical Enablement
  • Integrate PP/DS with:
    • SAP PP
    • SAP MM
    • SAP SD
    • S/4HANA Logistics processes
  • Support:
    • APO to S/4HANA migration initiatives
    • MES and production automation integrations
    • CIF integration and monitoring
    • IDoc and queue management
• Support:
  • Unit Testing
  • Integration Testing
  • User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
  • Cutover and Go‑Live activities
• Troubleshoot planning issues and perform root‑cause analysis
• Ensure planning performance, system stability, and data consistency
• Provide user training, documentation, and knowledge transfer
• Stakeholder Collaboration
  • Work closely with:
    • Production Planning teams
    • Manufacturing stakeholders
    • Supply Chain teams
    • Technical delivery teams
  • Support BAU operations and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Translate complex business planning requirements into effective SAP solutions

Key Skills:

• 8+ years of hands‑on SAP PP/DS experience
• Strong expertise in:
  • Production Planning
  • MRP
  • Capacity Planning
  • Detailed Scheduling
• Experience with:
  • SAP S/4HANA Embedded PP/DS
  • CIF Integration
  • IDocs and Queue Management
  • SAP Fiori applications
• SAP PP/DS implementations
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Applicants must be a UK resident and holds a valid right to work status.