SAP Production Planning Functional Lead

RGP is looking for someone who can provide dedicated senior ownership of SAP Production Planning and manufacturing processes. This consultant will stabilize planning and production execution, address the lack of progress under the incumbent MSP, and drive improvements across MRP, production scheduling, material availability, capacity, and production-order management. Location: Remote Duration: 12 months Rate: $85 - $90/hr. W2 What you will work on Assume ownership of the SAP PP incident, enhancement, and process-improvement backlog. Assess the current performance of MRP, production scheduling and manufacturing execution. Review planning strategies, lot-sizing procedures, procurement types, safety stock and other MRP parameters. Analyze bills of material, routings, work centers and production versions. Improve production-order creation, release, confirmation, goods movement, completion and settlement processes. Identify causes of material shortages, schedule instability, capacity constraints and planning exceptions. Assess manual planner workarounds and spreadsheet-based processes. Improve integration among PP, MM, QM, FICO, warehouse functions, engineering and plant systems. Support make-to-stock, make-to-order, engineer-to-order or project-related production scenarios as applicable. Address rework, scrap, yield, production variance and exception-management processes. Review manufacturing master-data governance and ownership. Lead functional design, configuration, testing, deployment and post-production validation. Partner directly with production planners, plant leadership, manufacturing, engineering and finance. Support MSP knowledge transfer and establish sustainable functional ownership. Identify practical process improvements without destabilizing current production. Preferred experience SAP S/4HANA Production Planning. MRP Live. Embedded PP/DS or advanced planning and scheduling. Project Systems integration. Variant configuration or engineer-to-order manufacturing. Regulated, highly traceable or quality-intensive manufacturing. Global template, plant rollout or multi-instance SAP experience. What you can expect An inspirational place for you to do your best work, be engaged in meaningful ways, and continually develop the skills, competencies and qualities that set our team apart. Compensation commensurate with your qualifications, experience, and other factors including geographic location, market and operational factors. Total Rewards include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Professional Development Program, Paid Time Off and Paid Sick Time (in geographies where legally required). What we do At RGP, we're creating a future where businesses produce their best work without constraints. We've built a global network of over 2,600 experts across four regions, providing a comprehensive suite of solutions across on-demand talent, next-generation consulting, and outsourced services to support organizations at every stage of their growth journey. Trusted by Fortune 100 companies and emerging disruptors alike, we challenge conventional ways of working, drive growth, and pave the way for long-term success through bold innovation and fearless collaboration. Our values guide everything we do and strengthen our commitment to people. By combining smart processes, human-centered design, and advanced technology, we celebrate our team's excellence and ensure we grow together. We believe in the power of continuous learning and development to drive both individual and organizational success. It’s time to rethink how work gets done. Dare to Work Differently® with RGP. RGP is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected trait and encourage all applicants to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr RGP