SAP PP Consultant

Diconium; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits

Flexible remote work

Job summary

A global tech group is seeking an experienced SAP Production Planning expert to lead impactful software and AI projects. This role requires a minimum of 10 years' experience in SAP Production Planning, particularly in automotive or high-volume environments, including two successful SAP S/4HANA implementations. The ideal candidate will drive process workshops, documentation, and provide comprehensive support. This position offers a competitive salary of $140k-$180k with hybrid work options and an inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in SAP Production Planning (PP) with two end-to-end SAP S/4HANA implementations.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing environments applying SAP S/4HANA PP best practices.
• Experience delivering SAP S/4HANA PP solutions in automotive or high-volume manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site end-to-end process workshops and document manufacturing processes.
• Execute test scenarios and support user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Provide end-to-end functional support for SAP S/4HANA PP.

Skills

SAP Production Planning (PP)

Communication skills

Discrete and/or process manufacturing

End-to-end process workshops

Functional design specifications

Production process optimization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Information Systems, or a related field

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Fiori

Job description

At Diconium, you will work on impactful software, data, and AI projects that help global companies do more with less. Collaborate with 2,300+ experts to deliver measurable business value. We foster a supportive, people-first culture with flexible hybrid work options.

We are a global tech group with 30+ years of experience delivering software, data, and AI solutions, trusted by industry leaders like STIHL, Zeiss, Trumpf, and Volkswagen.

Operating across Europe, North America, and Asia, we drive digital transformation from strategy to managed services, shaping a smarter, more sustainable future.

We are proud to be part of the Volkswagen Group.

Experience & Qualifications Requirements

• Minimum 10+ years of experience in SAP Production Planning (PP), including at least two end-to-end SAP S/4HANA implementations in mid-to-high complexity manufacturing environments
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering, Manufacturing, Information Systems, or a related field
• Strong understanding of discrete and/or process manufacturing environments, applying SAP S/4HANA PP best practices and standardized production processes
• Experience delivering SAP S/4HANA PP solutions in automotive or high-volume manufacturing environments is a strong asset
• SAP S/4HANA certification preferred (e.g., SAP Certified Application Associate – SAP S/4HANA Production Planning).

Functional Skills Requirements

• Partner with business stakeholders to lead on-site end-to-end process workshops, document current- and future-state manufacturing processes, translate business requirements into detailed functional design specifications, and drive implementation of SAP S/4HANA PP solutions
• Prepare and execute test scenarios, including unit testing, system integration testing (SIT), and support user acceptance testing (UAT) and post-implementation validation
• Provide end-to-end functional support for SAP S/4HANA PP, resolving business-critical production planning and execution issues within defined SLAs
• Experience supporting global PP templates and large-scale manufacturing rollouts, including localization, change control, and cross-plant process harmonization
• Deliver post-go-live (hypercare) support and drive continuous improvement through production process optimization and solution enhancements
• Develop comprehensive, role-based training documentation and conduct on-site training sessions to ensure effective adoption of SAP S/4HANA PP by planners, production supervisors, and plant stakeholders
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with complex stakeholders across multiple geographies

Technical Skills Requirements

• Deep hands-on knowledge of SAP S/4HANA Production Planning (PP), including material masters (MRP views), BOMs, routings/recipes, work centers, production versions, and production orders
• Strong SAP S/4HANA PP configuration expertise, including MRP parameters, planning strategies (MTS/MTO), lot sizing, scheduling, capacity planning, and order execution settings
• Experience with Fiori-based production planning and execution, including production order processing, confirmations, goods movements, and shop-floor execution workflows
• Experience supporting high-volume, discrete manufacturing environments, such as body shop, paint shop, assembly lines, robotics, and complex production flows
• Strong integration knowledge between SAP PP and MM (material staging, backflushing, procurement), QM (inspection integration), and FI/CO (production costing and variance analysis)
• Experience aligning production planning with capacity constraints, planned downtime, and operational dependencies
• Lead SAP S/4HANA PP master data design and governance, covering BOM structures, routings/recipes, work centers, production versions, and planning parameters, ensuring consistency and scalability across plants

Work Arrangement Requirements

• Ability and willingness to travel up to 60% per month, typically Tuesday–Thursday
• Ability to work with distributed global teams and coordinate delivery across regions and time zones
• Flexible work timings required due to remote working environment, including onshore overlap as needed

Travel

• Occasional travel for workshops, reviews, or stakeholder alignment
• Estimated travel up to 60%, depending on project needs

Work Authorization

• Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship

Compensation

• Compensation (All-In): $140k-$180k USD
• Placement within the range depends on role level, experience, location, and overall requirements engineering capability.

What We Offer

• Exposure to a wide range of automotive projects and domains
• Continuous learning through training programs, competence centers, and global communities
• Flexible remote work, unlimited PTO, and company-wide holiday breaks
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits plus wellness programs
• A values-driven, inclusive culture

What We Value

Diconium is an equal opportunity employer. We value diverse perspectives and are committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace.