Senior SAP PP Lead — Production & S/4HANA Transformation

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Kinston (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Sopra Steria is seeking a Senior SAP Functional Expert – Production (PP) to lead the design, optimization, and transformation of the SAP Production Planning landscape.

The ideal candidate brings deep SAP PP expertise, strong manufacturing process knowledge, and a proven track record delivering end-to-end SAP projects in complex environments.

Join Sopra Steria Aeroline and contribute to digital manufacturing transformation in a forward-thinking, globally backed team.

Qualifications

• 10+ years hands-on SAP PP experience including full lifecycle implementations and support.
• Proven SAP S/4HANA experience mandatory.
• Deep knowledge of manufacturing processes (discrete, repetitive, process).
• Strong ability to define/validate functional specs for enhancements and interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, configuration, testing, and deployment of SAP PP and related modules (PP-PI, QM).
• Partner with stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable SAP solutions.
• Drive global and regional SAP initiatives, rollouts, upgrades, and improvements.
• Develop functional specs (RICEFW) and collaborate with ABAP, Basis, and integrations teams.
• Define and optimize end-to-end manufacturing processes (MRP, orders, shop floor, capacity).
• Ensure integration with MES and other external systems.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor junior consultants.
• Manage incidents, changes, and project activities to ensure timely delivery.
• Stay current on SAP S/4HANA capabilities and digital manufacturing opportunities.
• Support pre-sales activities and business development.

Skills

SAP PP

S/4HANA

MRP

BOMs

Routings

Production orders

Capacity planning

MES integration

ABAP integration

Cross-functional

Tools

SAP ME

SAP MII

Job description

Sopra Steria is seeking a Senior SAP Functional Expert – Production (PP) to lead the design, optimization, and transformation of the SAP Production Planning landscape.

The ideal candidate brings deep SAP PP expertise, strong manufacturing process knowledge, and a proven track record delivering end-to-end SAP projects in complex environments.

Join Sopra Steria Aeroline and contribute to digital manufacturing transformation in a forward-thinking, globally backed team.