SAP PP/DS Architect for Automotive & Discrete Manufacturing

Cloud Analytics Technologies, LLC; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

CLOUD ANALYTICS TECHNOLOGIES LLC is seeking an experienced SAP PP/DS specialist to lead production planning projects for the automotive and discrete manufacturing sector. The role demands deep PP/DS expertise, cross-location planning, and strong stakeholder communication.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years delivering S/4HANA PP/DS implementations, and can translate complex requirements into actionable designs while coordinating onshore/offshore teams. On-site engagement in the US is common.

Qualifications

• Experience implementing Production Planning solutions (SAP ePP/DS) in automotive or discrete manufacturing.
• 10+ years implementing S/4HANA PP/DS and related planning solutions.
• Deep knowledge of SAP PP/DS, interactive planning, detailed scheduling, peg planning, and planning boards.
• Experience with multi-location planning and time-bucket techniques.
• Knowledge of demand/supply planning, capacity, distribution, and service planning.
• Experience across end-to-end supply chain processes (procurement to logistics).
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the SAP PP/DS implementation for customers and act as a senior point of contact.
• Collaborate with offshore/onshore teams to deliver timelines and quality.
• Analyze customer requirements and translate them into design specifications.
• Present complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Maintain alignment with business processes and project milestones.

Skills

SAP PP/DS

Production Planning

Detail Scheduling

Cross-Location Planning

Demand/Supply Planning

Capacity Planning

Automotive Manufacturing

Executive communication

Team collaboration

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

CLOUD ANALYTICS TECHNOLOGIES LLC is seeking an experienced SAP PP/DS specialist to lead production planning projects for the automotive and discrete manufacturing sector. The role demands deep PP/DS expertise, cross-location planning, and strong stakeholder communication.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years delivering S/4HANA PP/DS implementations, and can translate complex requirements into actionable designs while coordinating onshore/offshore teams. On-site engagement in the US is common.