Sr. Consultant - SAP Production Planning

Protera; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Protera is seeking a highly skilled Senior Consultant - SAP Production Planning to lead and deliver manufacturing-focused SAP solutions across ECC and S/4HANA environments. This role requires deep functional expertise and the ability to guide clients through complex transformations.

The ideal candidate will combine hands-on configuration experience with strategic advisory skills, driving solution design while mentoring junior team members.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of SAP PP experience including full lifecycle implementations.
• Strong hands-on experience with classic MRP (ECC) and production planning processes.
• Proven experience in large-scale SAP transformation programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end SAP PP solution design for manufacturing clients.
• Configure and implement master data structures and MRP strategies.
• Mentor junior consultants and drive best practices across project teams.

Skills

SAP Production Planning

Cross-module integration

Demand management

Capacity planning

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Information Systems

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Fiori

DMC

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Consultant - SAP Production Planning to lead and deliver manufacturing-focused SAP solutions across ECC and S/4HANA environments. This role requires deep functional expertise, strong cross‑module integration capabilities, and the ability to guide clients through complex transformation initiatives, including S/4HANA migrations and advanced manufacturing optimization. The ideal candidate will combine hands‑on configuration experience with strategic advisory skills, driving end‑to‑end solution design while mentoring junior team members and engaging with executive stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Solution Design & Delivery

• Lead end‑to‑end SAP PP solution design and execution for manufacturing clients
• Conduct fit‑to‑standard workshops and define optimal business processes
• Configure and implement:
  • Master data structures (BOMs, routings, work centers, production versions)
  • Demand management and MRP strategies (MTS, MTO, CTO)
  • Capacity planning and production scheduling

S/4HANA & Transformation

• Support ECC to S/4HANA migrations (brownfield and greenfield approaches)
• Lead transition from classic PP to embedded PP‑DS
• Design and implement MRP Live, predictive MRP, and DDMRP concepts
• Enable adoption of Fiori shop floor apps and Manufacturing Cockpit

Integration & Cross‑Functional Alignment

• Drive integration across SAP modules, including:
  • PP‑MM (procurement‑driven production, subcontracting, external processing)
  • PP‑SD (ATP, sales order‑driven production, scheduling)
  • PP‑QM (quality inspection, batch release, in‑process controls)
  • PP‑FI/CO (product costing, WIP, variance analysis, settlement)
  • PP‑EWM/WM (material staging, warehouse integration)
  • PP‑PM (resource and equipment availability)

Manufacturing Innovation

• Implement solutions leveraging:
  • Embedded PP‑DS and advanced scheduling tools
  • SAP Digital Manufacturing Cloud (DMC) and MES integration patterns
  • Discrete, process, and repetitive manufacturing scenarios (REM, PI sheets, backflushing)
  • Variant configuration (LO‑VC and S/4 AVC)

Program Leadership & Advisory

• Lead RICEF identification, prioritization, and estimation for PP workstreams
• Define data migration strategies for PP master data and production orders
• Develop cutover and parallel‑run strategies for manufacturing operations
• Provide client‑facing advisory, including executive presentations and steering committees
• Contribute to SOW development and effort estimation

Team Leadership

• Mentor junior consultants and provide technical oversight
• Drive best practices and ensure quality delivery across project teams

Requirements

• Strong hands‑on experience with classic MRP (ECC), production planning processes, master data design (BOMs, routings, work centers, resources), demand management and supply strategies (MTS, MTO, CTO), capacity planning and detailed scheduling.
• Experience with embedded PP‑DS, S/4HANA manufacturing capabilities and migration strategies, transition from ECC PP to S/4HANA solutions.
• Proven track record integrating PP with MM, SD, and other logistics modules.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with:
  • MRP Live (S/4HANA)
  • Variant Configuration (LO‑VC) and Advanced Variant Configuration (AVC)
  • All manufacturing order types:
    • Discrete manufacturing
    • Process manufacturing (PI sheets, batch management)
    • Repetitive manufacturing (REM)
• Exposure to:
  • Demand‑Driven MRP (DDMRP) and predictive planning models
  • SAP Digital Manufacturing Cloud (DMC) and MES integrations
  • Manufacturing Fiori apps and shop floor digitalization

Nice‑to‑Have Skills

• Experience in additional SAP modules:
  • WM/EWM, SD, FI/CO, or broader SCM
• Deep expertise in Variant Configuration, including:
  • LO‑VC to AVC migration strategy and execution
  • CPQ (Configure‑Price‑Quote) tools
• Familiarity with:
  • SAP BTP / BAIP and modern development frameworks (MTA, CAP, RAP)
  • Integration architecture across SAP and non‑SAP systems

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities
• Ability to translate business requirements into scalable SAP solutions
• Leadership mindset with a focus on mentoring and collaboration

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field
• 7+ years of SAP PP experience, including full lifecycle implementations
• Proven experience in large‑scale SAP transformation programs