Role
SAP PP Consultant (with Logistic Expertise) - S/4HANA
Experience:
12 to 15 Years
Domain Preference:
Manufacturing & Supply Chain background
Focus:
SAP PP + Logistics (Senior Lead Profile)
Location:
Preferably Bangalore
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior SAP PP (Production Planning) Consultant with strong Logistics expertise to lead clients production planning and supply chain transformation initiatives. The candidate should be a seasoned professional with 12 to15 years of experience, capable of independently leading teams, engaging with multiple business stakeholders, and managing risks across complex manufacturing landscapes.
This role requires a strategic thinker and hands-on expert who has worked extensively in the supply chain domain and can drive end-to-end PP solutions with seamless integration across logistics modules
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end SAP PP design, configuration, and implementation across discrete, process, and repetitive manufacturing scenarios.
- Drive Production Planning and Supply Chain initiatives, ensuring alignment with clients manufacturing strategy.
- Provide expertise across critical PP sub-areas:
- PP-DI (Discrete Manufacturing)
- PP-PI (Process Industries)
- PP-REM (Repetitive Manufacturing)
- Demand Management & SOP (Sales & Operations Planning)
- MRP / MPS (Master Production Scheduling)
- Manage and govern PP Master Data:
- BOM (Bill of Materials)
- Routings
- Work Centers
- Recipes (for Process Industries)
- Production Versions
- Ensure smooth cross-module integration with MM, SD, QM, WM/EWM, FI-CO, PM, and PS.
- Lead multiple stakeholder engagements, including business leaders, supply chain teams, and IT counterparts.
- Drive risk management activities identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks across PP and logistics processes.
- Mentor and lead functional teams, providing guidance on best practices and solution design.
- Troubleshoot complex production issues and provide long‑term solutions.
Must-Have Skills
- 12 to 15 years of hands‑on SAP PP consulting experience with strong Logistics exposure.
- Proven experience working in the Supply Chain domain.
- Deep expertise in:
- PP-DI, PP-PI, and PP-REM
- Demand Management & SOP
- MRP / MPS
- Master Data: BOM, Routing, Work Centers, Recipes, Production Versions
- Strong cross‑module integration knowledge with MM, SD, QM, WM/EWM, FI-CO, PM, and PS.
- Demonstrated expertise in risk management within SAP and supply chain projects.
- Proven ability to lead teams independently and manage multi‑stakeholder environments (including business users and leadership).
- Strong functional and process knowledge of end‑to‑end manufacturing operations.
Good‑to‑Have
- Experience with S/4HANA Manufacturing and aATP / PP-DS (Advanced Planning).
- Exposure to SAP IBP (Integrated Business Planning).
- Knowledge of MES integration with SAP PP.
- Prior experience leading global rollouts in manufacturing organizations.
Soft Skills
- Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong communication and presentation abilities — able to engage with business and technical audiences.
- Independent worker with the ability to lead teams and drive outcomes.
- Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
- Proactive mindset with a focus on risk identification and mitigation.