SAP FTP (Forecast to Produce)

Talent Portus; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Portus is seeking a SAP FTP Lead Consultant for a 6-month contract located on-site in Longview, TX. This role will oversee the client's Forecast-to-Produce process in SAP, working on planning, manufacturing execution, and supporting various manufacturing processes.

The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of experience in SAP PP and QM, with strong communication skills. Responsibilities include driving process standardization and leading continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of SAP PP, QM, and some MM experience.
• Hands-on experience with production orders and MRP processes.
• Experience supporting complex manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Own the FTP process and escalate SAP planning issues.
• Partner with stakeholders to resolve process gaps.
• Drive process standardization across SAP plants.

Skills

SAP PP

SAP QM

Communication

Problem-Solving

SAP S/4HANA

Manufacturing Execution

Job description

SAP FTP Lead Consultant

Location: On site in Tulsa or Memphis (preferably Tulsa, as it is HQ). Availability: Local to Tulsa or Memphis or LongView, TX. Duration: 6‑month contract to hire. Status: USC or GC holder. Openings: 1.

Job Description

The SAP FTP Lead owns the client’s Forecast‑to‑Produce process in SAP, supporting planning, manufacturing execution, MRP, production orders, routing and BOM integration, production scheduling, shop floor transactions, quality management processes, and cross‑functional integration with QTI, EWM, PTP, RTR, MDG, and Engineering systems. The role stabilizes manufacturing operations, improves demand‑to‑supply visibility, strengthens quality controls, reduces manual workarounds, and prepares the client for scalable plant rollouts. HVAC industry experience is a plus but not mandatory.

MUST HAVE Qualifications

• 8+ years of SAP PP, QM and some MM experience.
• Hands‑on experience with production orders, MRP, BOMs, routings, work centers, confirmations, manufacturing execution, and SAP QM processes such as inspection lots, quality notifications, and usage decisions.
• Experience supporting complex manufacturing environments.
• Ability to troubleshoot production and planning issues across master data, configuration, transactions, and integrations.
• Strong business‑facing communication and problem‑solving skills.
• SAP S/4HANA manufacturing experience.
• Experience with CTO, ETO, variant configuration, or project‑based manufacturing.
• Experience with EWM staging, SAP QM integration, shop floor mobility, MES, Teamcenter/PLM integration, or advanced planning tools.
• SAP certification in PP, Manufacturing, or S/4HANA Production Planning.

Process Scope

• MRP and planning processes.
• Production orders and shop floor execution.
• BOMs, routings, work centers, production versions, and master data dependencies.
• Make‑to‑order, configure‑to‑order, and engineer‑to‑order manufacturing integration.
• Production scheduling and capacity‑related process support.
• Integration with EWM staging, QM inspection and quality notifications, QTI demand signals, purchasing, costing, and MDG.

Key Responsibilities

Business Process Ownership

• Own the FTP process and serve as the internal escalation point for SAP planning and production execution issues.
• Partner with Operations, Production Planning, Engineering, Supply Chain, and BPO/GPO stakeholders to identify and resolve process gaps.
• Drive process standardization, adoption, and stabilization across current SAP plants and future rollout locations.
• Analyze MRP behavior, demand signals, production order execution, staging, and completion processes to identify improvement opportunities.

SAP Solution Ownership

• Own SAP PP and QM configuration within COE governance.
• Support enhancements involving production order types, MRP parameters, routings, BOM dependencies, production versions, confirmations, backflushing, inspection lots, quality notifications, usage decisions, and related integration points.
• Partner with QTI, EWM, PTP, RTR, MDG, technical, and integration teams to ensure complete end‑to‑end process design.
• Challenge AMS or project team recommendations when they create unnecessary customization, operational risk, or long‑term support complexity.

Stabilization and Continuous Improvement

• Lead root‑cause analysis for recurring planning, production execution, and quality‑related issues.
• Improve planning accuracy, shop floor transaction discipline, and visibility to production priorities.Support initiatives involving WIP visibility, staged inventory, cycle counts, component consumption, inspection execution, nonconformance handling, and production scheduling improvements.
• Create a roadmap of short‑term fixes, medium‑term process improvements, and future‑state capabilities.

Documentation, Testing, and Mentorship

• Ensure FTP configuration documents, process flows, FS/TS inputs, test scripts, and training materials remain accurate and current.
• Mentor FTP analysts on SAP manufacturing concepts, troubleshooting methods, configuration, and end‑to‑end process thinking.
• Lead FTP testing for releases, fixes, enhancements, and plant rollouts.