SAP Production Planning Consultant

Robotic Technologies Automation; Fairfield (NJ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ROBOTIC PROCESS AUTOMATION LLC is seeking an Associate SAP PP specialist for a hybrid role with travel to client sites in New Jersey and Indiana. The candidate will review and optimize SAP PP configurations across multi-brand environments, analyze end-to-end manufacturing processes, and design strategic roadmaps aligned with growth and acquisition plans.

The role requires hands-on shopfloor understanding and collaboration with SAP COE to manage module impacts, plus strong communication with

Qualifications

• Deep SAP PP expertise with experience in multi-brand environments (MAP brand).
• Ability to analyze end-to-end manufacturing processes and identify gaps.
• Hands-on shopfloor and manufacturing execution knowledge.
• Ability to design and implement an SAP PP roadmap aligned with growth plans.
• Experience coordinating with SAP COE to assess impacts on other modules.

Skills

SAP PP Expertise

Shopfloor & Execution Understanding

Manufacturing Process Knowledge

Strategic Roadmap Development

Cross-Module Impact Assessment

Tools

SAP BusinessObjects Data Services

Job description

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

ROBOTIC PROCESS AUTOMATION 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. ROBOTIC PROCESS AUTOMATION 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 ROBOTIC PROCESS AUTOMATION 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