SAP S/4HANA PPDS Consultant

Net2Source (N2S); King of Prussia (PA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Technical Recruiter specialized in SAP S/4HANA PPDS. This hybrid role involves leading configuration, implementation, and support of PPDS in S/4HANA, integrating with Kinaxis, and delivering planning solutions. Candidates should have strong expertise in production planning, heuristics, and MRP, along with excellent communication skills. Experience with Jira, ServiceNow, or AWS is a plus.

Qualifications

• 15 years of experience in SAP PPDS / SAP PP / SAP QM.
• Experience in leading Production Planning & Detailed Scheduling (PPDS/ePPDS).
• Hands-on experience with Kinaxis RapidResponse integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead configuration, implementation, and support of SAP PPDS/ePPDS in S/4HANA.
• Manage planning board, heuristics, and scheduling strategies.
• Troubleshoot planning issues and optimize performance across SAP–Kinaxis landscape.

Skills

SAP PPDS

Kinaxis integration

Production Planning

Heuristics and optimizers

Excellent communication

Tools

Jira

ServiceNow

AWS

Job description

Senior Technical Recruiter @ Net2Source Inc. | LinkedIn Certified Recruiter - Tech Recruitment Certified

Role: SAP S/4HANA PPDS Consultant

Work location: King of Prussia, PA (Hybrid)

Duration: 12+ Months

Job Description:

Skills: 15 years of exp. SAP PPDS / SAP PP / SAP QM

• Experience in Kinaxis integration
• Experience in 3+ Life science and Process manufacturing; 10+ Years is a must.
• SAP PPDS Manager to lead Production Planning & Detailed Scheduling (PPDS/ePPDS) in S/4HANA and manage integration with Kinaxis Rapid Response.
• End-to-end planning solution delivery, process optimization, and cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead configuration, implementation, and support of SAP PPDS/ePPDS in S/4HANA.
• Technical debugging and custom enhancements in PPDS area; develop custom heuristics as per client requirements.
• Manage planning board/DS board, heuristics, scheduling strategies, and master data (PDS, work centers, capacities).
• Integrate SAP PPDS with Kinaxis Rapid Response, MES systems, 3PL systems for synchronized supply-demand planning.
• Ensure data consistency through CIF and interface monitoring.
• Collaborate with business, PM/EM, planners, and technical teams to define and deliver planning solutions.
• Drive UAT, cut-over, hypercare, and continuous planning improvements.
• Troubleshoot planning issues and optimize performance across SAP–Kinaxis landscape.

Skills & Experience

• Strong experience in SAP PPDS/ePPDS (S/4HANA).
• Expertise in heuristics, optimizers, MRP, DS board, and planning processes.
• Hands-on experience with Kinaxis RapidResponse integration.
• Good understanding of CIF, PDS, production versions, BOM, routings.
• Familiarity with MM, SD, APO, QM, WM integrations.
• Exposure to tools like Jira/ServiceNow; AWS knowledge is a plus.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Senior Technical Recruiter

Net2Source Inc.