SAP Production Planning Consultant

Cloud Analytics Technologies, LLC; Fairfield (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm is seeking an Associate with deep SAP PP expertise. The ideal candidate will analyze manufacturing processes, design strategic roadmaps, and collaborate with stakeholders. This is a hybrid role requiring travel to client locations in New Jersey and Indiana. Strong communication skills and hands-on shopfloor knowledge are essential for effective support. Join a team committed to optimizing production planning in a multi-brand environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in reviewing and optimizing SAP Production Planning configurations in multi-brand environments.
• Ability to analyze manufacturing processes and recommend optimized solutions.
• Hands-on knowledge of shopfloor operations and manufacturing execution processes.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a SAP PP roadmap aligned with organizational growth plans.
• Collaborate with internal teams to manage impacts on other SAP modules.
• Engage with business and technical teams to articulate recommendations.

Skills

Deep SAP PP Expertise

Manufacturing Process Knowledge

Shopfloor & Execution Understanding

Strategic Roadmap Development

Cross-Module Impact Assessment

Strong Communication & Stakeholder Management

Tools

SAP BusinessObjects Data Services

Job description

Hybrid - Associate may need to travel to client locations in New Jersey and Indiana for meeting the Business stakeholders. Travel will be paid by the customer and frequency will be determined based on work demand.

Must Have

• Deep SAP PP Expertise: Proven experience in reviewing and optimizing SAP Production Planning configurations, with a strong focus on multi-brand environments (especially MAP brand).
• Manufacturing Process Knowledge: Ability to analyze end-to-end manufacturing processes, identify gaps between current practices and industry best practices, and recommend scalable, optimized solutions.
• Shopfloor & Execution Understanding: Hands‑on knowledge of shopfloor operations and manufacturing execution processes to effectively support business users.
• Strategic Roadmap Development: Capability to design and implement a SAP PP roadmap aligned with organizational growth plans and acquisition strategies.
• Cross‑Module Impact Assessment: Experience collaborating with internal teams and SAP COE to evaluate and manage impacts on other SAP modules during major changes or enhancements.
• Strong Communication & Stakeholder Management: Ability to engage with business and technical teams, clearly articulate recommendations, and drive consensus.

Good‑To‑Have

• Integration Knowledge: Familiarity with related SAP modules (MM, SD, QM, CO) and their interdependencies with PP.
• Industry Best Practices: Exposure to advanced manufacturing methodologies such as Lean, JIT, or Industry 4.0 concepts.
• Change Management Skills: Experience in guiding organizations through process transformation and system enhancements.
• Reporting & Analytics: Ability to leverage SAP tools for performance monitoring and KPI reporting.
• Experience in Multi‑Brand or Global Rollouts: Understanding of complexities in scaling.

Skills Required

Digital: SAP BusinessObjects Data Services

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.