SAP Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling

Neev; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Neev seeks an experienced SAP PP/DS Specialist to manage end-to-end production planning and detailed scheduling. You will evaluate demand, run heuristics, manage pegging logic, and use the PP/DS Optimizer to deliver efficient schedules.

Based in Kolkata, you will collaborate with supply chain teams to minimize downtime, resolve bottlenecks, and continually improve planning processes. 6–8 years of hands-on PP/DS experience required.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of hands-on SAP PP/DS experience.
• Proven ability to manage demand evaluation and end-to-end production planning within PP/DS.
• Experience running product/process/service heuristics to optimize schedules.
• Knowledge of dynamic vs. fixed pegging and how to implement pegging rules.

Responsibilities

• Oversee demand management and evaluate PP/DS planning results.
• Run product, process, and service heuristics to optimize production planning.
• Configure and manage pegging rules to align demand with supply.
• Manage order firming and detailed scheduling using the DS Planning Board.
• Plan and schedule production using DS strategies and the PP/DS Optimizer to minimize downtime.

Skills

SAP PP/DS

Demand planning

Scheduling

Heuristics

Pegging

DS Planning Board

PP/DS Optimizer

Tools

DS Planning Board

PP/DS Optimizer

Job description

Job Title: SAP PPDS

Experience Required: 6–8 years

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced SAP PP/DS Specialist to manage, execute, and optimize end-to-end production planning and detailed scheduling procedures. The candidate will be responsible for evaluating demand, executing heuristics, managing pegging logic, and utilizing the PP/DS Optimizer to ensure efficient manufacturing schedules.

Key Responsibilities & Scope

• Demand Management & Evaluation: Oversee demand planning and evaluate supply chain production planning results within PP/DS.
• Product & Process Heuristics: Run product heuristics, product heuristics scheduling, process heuristics, and service heuristics to optimize production planning.
• Pegging Management: Configure and manage dynamic and fixed pegging rules to maintain material flow alignment between demand and supply.
• Firming & Scheduling Operations: Manage order firming and perform operational scheduling using the Detailed Scheduling (DS) Planning Board.
• Advanced Optimization: Plan and schedule production using DS strategies, heuristics, and the PP/DS Optimizer to minimize downtime and resolve bottlenecks.

Key Technical & Functional Requirements

• PP/DS Expertise: 6+ years of core hands-on experience in SAP PP/DS (Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling).
• Scheduling Tools: Proficiency with the DS Planning Board, DS strategies, and optimizer runs.
• Pegging Mechanics: Strong knowledge of dynamic vs. fixed pegging setups and execution.
• Heuristics Execution: Demonstrated expertise in running product, process, and service heuristics.

Skills: management,scheduling,sap,supply,production planning