SAP PP Module Executive

Hayat; Fatih; On-site; TRY 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Hayat is seeking an experienced SAP PP professional to own end-to-end production planning processes, including PM/QM scopes and third-party integrations, with responsibility from feasibility to post-implementation support.

You will collaborate with global SAP leads and local teams to balance global templates with local needs, lead change projects via JIRA, and explore low-code, RPA, AI, and LLM-driven improvements. Weekly site visits to İzmit and Gebze are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in SAP PP.
• End-to-end knowledge of production planning: MRP, BOM, Routing, Capacity Planning, Production Orders, and Confirmations.
• Experience in SAP PM or SAP QM modules.
• Experience with integrations across SAP MM, SD, FI, CO, EWM, etc.
• Experience coordinating with MES, LIMS, PLM, maintenance, quality, automation, and other third-party systems.
• Strong ability to position operational reporting within SAP and analytical reporting in BI.
• Solution-oriented mindset; contribute to low-code, RPA, AI, and LLM-based digital transformation initiatives.
• Experience in multi-site or international environments with global templates and local deviations.
• Ability to manage projects and changes end-to-end; familiarity with ITIL processes and JIRA.
• Experience supporting Level-2 operations and coordinating with AMS teams.
• Strong risk management, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; data-driven reporting.
• Team-oriented with strong interpersonal skills; willingness to site-visit.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage SAP PP processes and related PM/QM processes and third-party systems.
• Manage the full lifecycle of business requirements from feasibility to go-live and post-implementation support.
• Collaborate with SAP Module Executives to ensure alignment with MM, SD, FI, CO, EWM, PM, and QM processes.
• Develop solutions aligned with global templates while managing local deviations.
• Lead projects and major change requests and track via JIRA per ITIL principles.
• Monitor risks and budgets and report deviations with improvement actions.
• Identify opportunities for low-code, RPA, AI, and LLM solutions within SAP PP, PM, QM; collaborate with tech teams to implement them.
• Guide AMS teams handling daily support and provide mentoring when required.
• Conduct weekly visits to İzmit and Gebze; deliver user training and process documentation.

Skills

SAP PP

SAP PM

SAP QM

JIRA

ITIL

Low-code/RPA/AI/LLM

English

Multi-site/International

Data privacy (KVKK)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

MES

LIMS

PLM

SAP MM

SAP SD

EWM

Job description

Founded in 1987, Hayat operates in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector, serving millions of consumers globally with 16 powerful brands. Hayat’s portfolio includes Molfix and Bebem Natural in baby care; Molped in feminine care; Joly, Evony, and Goodcare in personal healthcare; Bingo, Gleen, Test, and Has in home care; Papia, Familia, Teno, and Focus in tissue paper; and Sholk in pet care. As the 4th largest branded diaper manufacturer in the world and the leading tissue producer in the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and Africa, Hayat employs over 10.000 people across its operations.

Hayat operates 21 production facilities in 8 countries, including Turkey, Egypt, Iran, Algeria, Russia, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Vietnam, and manages sales and distribution companies in Morocco, Bulgaria, Kenya, Thailand, and Malaysia. With its global operations structured under three main regions Eurasia & Americas, Middle East & Africa, and Asia Pacific Hayat reaches over 100 countries across 5 continents, bringing its brands into millions of homes worldwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Industrial Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in SAP PP.
• End-to-end knowledge of production planning processes, including MRP, Bill of Materials (BOM), Routing, Capacity Planning, Production Orders, and Production Confirmations.
• Experience in at least one of the SAP PM or SAP QM modules.
• Experience with integrations across other SAP modules (MM, SD, FI, CO, EWM, etc.).
• Experience managing integrations with MES, LIMS, PLM, maintenance, quality, automation, and other third-party systems.
• Strong understanding of positioning operational reporting within SAP and analytical reporting within the BI layer.
• A solution-oriented mindset that prioritizes SAP standard functionalities while keeping custom developments at a reasonable level, and is able to contribute to low-code, RPA, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Large Language Model (LLM)-based digital transformation initiatives.
• Experience working in multi-site or international environments, following global templates while effectively managing local business requirements.
• Ability to manage projects and change requests end-to-end, with hands-on experience in ITIL processes and JIRA.
• Experience supporting Level-2 operations and coordinating with AMS (Application Management Services) teams.
• Strong risk management, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to deliver data-driven reporting.
• Strong collaboration skills with business stakeholders and willingness to conduct site visits.
• Team-oriented with strong interpersonal skills.
• Good command of English.
• Results-oriented, flexible, and solution-driven.
• Knowledge of KVKK (Personal Data Protection Law) and data privacy principles.
• No travel restrictions; active driver's license and ability to drive. Military service must be completed for male candidates.

Job Description

• Own and manage SAP PP processes, along with the assigned SAP PM or SAP QM processes and related third-party systems, taking end-to-end responsibility for production planning processes with a Product Owner mindset.
• Manage the full lifecycle of business requirements, from feasibility analysis through development, testing, go-live, user training, and post-implementation support, ensuring stakeholder expectations are delivered on time.
• Work closely with other SAP Module Executives within the Digital Technologies team to ensure seamless integration and alignment with MM, SD, FI, CO, EWM, PM, and QM processes.
• Collaborate with global and local key users to develop solutions aligned with the global template while effectively managing and justifying local deviations.
• Lead projects and major change requests, ensuring they are tracked and managed through JIRA in accordance with ITIL principles.
• Monitor project risks, budgets, and overall execution; proactively report deviations and recommend improvement actions.
• Identify opportunities for low-code, RPA, AI, and LLM-based solutions within SAP PP, PM, and QM processes, and collaborate with technology teams to implement them.
• Guide AMS teams handling daily support requests and provide technical mentoring when required.
• Conduct weekly visits to business units located in İzmit and Gebze.
• Deliver user training, prepare process documentation, and provide mentoring to team members.

At Hayat, we conduct fair and inclusive hiring processes. We do not tolerate prejudice or discrimination based on language, religion, ethnicity, race, age or gender. Our recruitment process is solely based on the alignment with the job description, measurable and objective assessments, and competency-based interviews.

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