Manager, SAP Supply Chain – Production Planning

KPMG LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG LLP is seeking an SAP advisory consultant to join our Advisory Services practice in the U.S. The role leads SAP supply chain and manufacturing workstreams across the project lifecycle, including PP, PP/DS, and MES integrations.

You will support business development, pre-sales, and demonstrations for SAP S/4HANA opportunities, while mentoring staff and contributing to innovative manufacturing scheduling and AI-enabled capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years of SAP advisory consulting across industries.
• Hands-on configuration in SAP PP and PP/DS, MRP, and capacity planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead SAP supply chain and manufacturing workstreams across all project phases.
• Support pre-sales activities and proposal development for SAP S/4HANA opportunities.
• Mentor staff and contribute to thought leadership and training assets.

Skills

SAP advisory

Supply chain

Manufacturing

Project delivery

SAP PP/DS

Communication skills

Travel ready

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP Activate

SAP PP/DS

EWM integration

Job description

KPMG is currently seeking a to join our Advisory Services practice.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage SAP supply chain and manufacturing functional workstreams through all phases of the project lifecycle (design, build, test, deploy); ensure high-quality delivery of solutions spanning production planning, manufacturing execution, scheduling, and inventory operations
• Support key business development activities for our SAP consulting practice, including contributing to proposal development (RFPs), project estimation, delivering system demonstrations, and participating in pre-sales activities in support of SAP S/4HANA implementation opportunities
• Act as a functional lead and architect for SAP production planning (PP) solutions, ensuring integration with broader supply chain, warehouse, and execution systems
• Support practice administration, including managing engagement budgets, assisting with resource planning, and mentoring/coaching staff to foster their career growth
• Contribute to the development and publication of KPMG thought leadership, training assets, and new service offerings, particularly around modernizing manufacturing through advanced scheduling and integrating AI capabilities
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG’s respectful and courteous work environment

Qualifications:

• Minimum five years of recent experience providing SAP advisory consulting services, with a clear focus on supply chain, manufacturing, and production planning capabilities across multiple industries
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university is required
• Proven experience leading workshops, managing day-to-day client relationships, and coordinating functional teams using the SAP Activate methodology or other agile project delivery frameworks; deep hands‑on configuration and design experience in SAP manufacturing and planning modules, specifically: SAP production planning (SAP PP): discrete and/or process manufacturing, MRP, and capacity planning; detailed scheduling: SAP PP/DS (production planning and detailed scheduling)
• Basic and advanced inventory management processes; seamless functional integration with SAP extended warehouse management (EWM) and external/native manufacturing execution systems (MES); experience designing future-state processes that incorporate advanced digital technologies, including leveraging SAP business AI components and predictive analytics to optimize production schedules and material staging
• Excellent written and verbal communication, facilitation, and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex technical and architectural concepts clearly to business stakeholders
• Ability to travel as needed.
• Applicant must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)