Senior SAP Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PPDS) Consultant

SAP PPDS

SAP – PPDS: Must have 8+ years of experience and hands on to following skills:
Ø In-depth knowledge of SAP PP processes (MRP Live, classic MRP, production orders, process orders, repetitive manufacturing, etc.).
Ø Hands-on experience configuring SAP S/4HANA embedded PPDS functionalities (heuristics, optimizer, pegging strategies, capacity planning, alerts).
Ø Expertise in managing core PP/PPDS Master Data: Products, Locations, Resources, Production Data Structures (PDS), BOMs, Work Centers/Routings, and Production Versions.
Ø Proficiency with S/4HANA specific features like Fiori applications for production planning, MRP Live, and Demand-Driven MRP (DDMRP).
Ø Strong understanding of the SAP Activate project methodology
Following Domain Esperiance is valu add: Extensive experience in manufacturing and supply chain planning processes. Experience in specific industry sectors like Automotive, Pharma, or Discrete Manufacturing can be an advantage.
Must have worked on , hands on and experienced in following areas:
• Business Process Analysis: Collaborating with business stakeholders to gather, analyze, and map production planning and scheduling requirements to SAP S/4HANA solutions.
• System Configuration & Implementation: Designing, configuring, and customizing the SAP PP and embedded PPDS modules to meet specific business needs, including managing master data and planning parameters.
• Detailed Scheduling & Capacity Planning: Implementing and optimizing detailed scheduling, capacity planning, and production planning processes using PPDS heuristics and the detailed scheduling planning board.
• Integration: Ensuring seamless integration between S/4HANA PPDS and other SAP modules such as Materials Management (MM), Sales and Distribution (SD), Quality Management (QM), Finance and Controlling (FI/CO), and external systems like MES or IBP.
• Testing and Support: Developing and executing test plans (unit, integration, UAT), troubleshooting issues, and providing ongoing support and training to end-users.
• Documentation and Compliance: Creating comprehensive functional specifications, process documentation, and user manuals, while ensuring compliance with industry standards (e.g., GxP, SOX in relevant industries).
• Process Improvement: Continuously evaluating and improving planning and scheduling processes, leveraging S/4HANA innovations like Fiori apps and embedded analytics.

 

Experience Level

Senior Level