SAP S/4HANA PP Lead

Shrive Technologies LLC; Bay (AR); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Shrive Technologies LLC seeks a senior SAP/PP/PPDS program leader to drive S/4HANA transformation and Kinaxis integration across a complex semiconductor supply chain. You will guide planning-to-execution initiatives, aligning SAP, MES, and PLM components for synchronized, real-time operations.

The role demands leadership of end-to-end implementation lifecycles, strong stakeholder engagement, and proven experience with multi-stage BOMs and long lead-time environments.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in SAP S/4HANA PP / PPDS configuration and design.
• Hands-on experience with Kinaxis RapidResponse integration.
• Deep knowledge of MRP, production planning, and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Lead SAP PP / PPDS workstream across Plan-to-Fulfill processes.
• Drive design and implementation of Kinaxis integration.
• Define end-to-end planning-to-execution integration across SAP, MES, and PLM.
• Lead S/4HANA implementation lifecycle (design, build, test, cutover, hypercare).
• Optimize planning through MRP, heuristics, and scheduling strategies.
• Align solutions with semiconductor constraints (multi-stage BOMs, long lead times).
• Manage cross-functional teams across planning, manufacturing, and IT.

Skills

SAP S/4HANA PP/PPDS

Kinaxis RapidResponse

Demand planning

Supply planning

MRP & scheduling

End-to-end planning

Stakeholder management

Global delivery leadership

Tools

SAP IBP

APO

BTP / Integration Suite

Talend / APIs

Job description

Role Summary

Lead the transformation of SAP S/4HANA Production Planning (PP / PPDS) capabilities, integrating with Kinaxis Rapid Response to enable real-time, synchronized planning and execution across a complex semiconductor supply chain environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead SAP PP / PPDS workstream across Plan-to-Fulfill (P2F) processes
• Drive design and implementation of Kinaxis (Demand, Supply, S&OP, Factory Planning)
• Define end-to-end planning-to-execution integration across SAP, MES, and PLM
• Lead S/4HANA implementation lifecycle (design, build, test, cutover, hypercare)
• Optimize planning through MRP, heuristics, and scheduling strategies
• Align solutions with semiconductor constraints (multi-stage BOMs, long lead times)
• Manage cross-functional teams across planning, manufacturing, and IT

Must-Have Skills

Functional & Technical

• Strong expertise in SAP S/4HANA PP / PPDS (configuration and solution design)
• Hands on experience in Variant Configuration
• Hands-on experience with Kinaxis RapidResponse integration

Deep knowledge of:

• MRP, production planning, and detailed scheduling
• BOM, routings, production versions, capacity planning

Experience integrating SAP with:

• MM, SD, QM modules
• MES and PLM systems

Program & Delivery

• Proven experience leading end-to-end S/4HANA transformation programs
• Strong experience in UAT, cutover, and hypercare execution
• Ability to design end-to-end planning processes (Plan-to-Fulfill)

Industry

• Experience in semiconductor / high-tech manufacturing environments

Understanding of:

• Multi-stage manufacturing flows
• Long lead-time supply chains

Leadership

• Strong stakeholder management across business and IT
• Experience leading global delivery (onshore/offshore teams)

Nice-to-Have Skills

Experience with advanced planning tools (SAP IBP, APO)

Exposure to S&OP / IBP processes and control tower solutions

Knowledge of:

• SAP BTP / Integration Suite / middleware (Talend, APIs)
• Data integration and governance frameworks

Experience with:

• NPI (New Product Introduction) and engineering-driven supply chains
• AI/analytics-driven planning or predictive supply chain capabilities

Familiarity with semiconductor-specific tools/processes:

• Fab-to-assembly planning
• Engineering change integration (PLM ERP)