SAP PP/DS Solution Architect

Cloud Analytics Technologies, LLC; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm is seeking an SAP Production Planning expert in Troy, Michigan. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience implementing SAP S/4HANA Production Planning solutions in the automotive industry. Key responsibilities include leading SAP implementations, collaborating with teams, and effectively communicating complex ideas. Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills are required, as well as a strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes. This role offers a collaborative work environment with a focus on flexible problem-solving.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience implementing S/4HANA Production Planning solutions.
• Strong presentation skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to lead SAP PP/DS implementations.

Responsibilities

• Implement Production Planning solutions in Automotive manufacturing.
• Collaborate with onshore/offshore teams to meet project goals.
• Translate customer needs into actionable project plans.

Skills

Experience implementing Production Planning solutions (SAP ePP/DS)

Experience with S/4HANA Production Planning

In depth experience in SAP Production Planning and Detail Scheduling

Knowledge of Demand/Supply Planning and Capacity Planning

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively

Understanding of E2E Supply Chain processes

Job description

Overview

Manufacturing/Automotive domain experience preferred

Technical/Functional Skills

• Experience implementing Production Planning solutions (SAP ePP/DS) in an Automotive or any discrete manufacturing industry is required.
• Minimum 10+ years of implementing S/4HANA Production Planning and other related planning solutions is required.
• In depth experience in SAP – Production Planning and Detail Scheduling capabilities - interactive production planning, Detailed scheduling, Pegging, Production Planning table, Planning board, constraint-based planning, Model Mix Planning, Multilevel Scheduling and sequencing is required.
• Experience in Cross-Location Planning, Automated Responses to changes in planning situation Multi-Level Constraint based Production Plan, Sub-daily Buckets, Telescopic Time Buckets, Time Dependent Safety Stock is required.
• In depth knowledge of business processes in the areas of Demand/Supply Planning, Capacity Planning, Distribution planning and Service planning are required.
• Experience with E2E Supply Chain processes (e.g., Procurement, Manufacturing, Logistics, Inventory Management) is desired.
• Experience in Automotive manufacturing or Repetitive manufacturing industry is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills to present complex ideas and concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Exceptional social skills; demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of team members at all levels of the organization.

Experience Required

• MUST: A independent performer who has excellent communication skills, presentable to customer and can lead the implementation of SAP PP/DS
• Ability to be flexible and work analytically in a problem-solving environment
• Maintain a collaborative, team relationship with peers and colleagues to effectively contribute to the group’s achievement of goals.
• Work on onshore/ Offshore model
• Good Communication Skills both written and verbal.
• Attention to detail and high levels of accuracy

Generic Managerial Skills

• Understand customer, translate business needs to definition and design also cascade effectively to offshore team to get the work done effectively and timely

Equal Opportunity Employer

CLOUD ANALYTICS TECHNOLOGIES LLC is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of female, minority, disability and veterans, (M/F/D/V). Hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination and all other employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, citizenship/immigration status, veteran status or any other protected status. CLOUD ANALYTICS TECHNOLOGIES LLC will not make any posting or employment decision that does not comply with applicable laws relating to labor and employment, equal opportunity, employment eligibility requirements or related matters. Nor will CLOUD ANALYTICS TECHNOLOGIES LLC require in a posting or otherwise U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency in the U.S. as a condition of employment except as necessary to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or federal, state, or local government contract