SAP Production Planning (PP) Lead

Job Description Job Description: The SAP Production Planning (PP) Lead will be responsible for leading, designing, and optimizing SAP PP solutions across ECC and S/4HANA landscapes. This role requires deep hands‑on expertise in discrete and process manufacturing, strong integration knowledge, and the ability to provide architectural direction while supporting enterprise‑wide digital transformation and operational excellence. Key Responsibilities Lead SAP PP blueprinting, fit-gap analysis, and solution design across ECC and S/4HANA landscapes Own end‑to‑end Plan-to-Produce (P2P) processes including demand planning, MRP, capacity planning, and production order execution Design and deliver scalable, enterprise‑grade SAP PP solutions aligned with business strategy and SAP best practices Define and govern manufacturing master data including BOMs, routings, work centers, and production versions Architect and manage SAP PP integrations with MM, SD, QM, PM, CO, MES, and external manufacturing systems Configure and optimize core PP and advanced manufacturing capabilities such as PP/DS, Kanban, repetitive manufacturing, and batch management Drive custom enhancements and extensions using ABAP, BADIs, BAPIs, User Exits, and CDS Views Ensure system performance, compliance, and governance through Solution Manager, Cloud ALM, audit controls, and SoD Provide technical leadership and stakeholder management, mentoring teams and acting as the escalation point for complex issues Required Qualifications Over 10 years of hands‑on experience in SAP Production Planning (PP) Proven delivery of at least 3 full lifecycle SAP PP implementations Strong working experience across SAP ECC and SAP S/4HANA environments In‑depth understanding of end‑to‑end Plan‑to‑Produce (P2P) processes Solid functional knowledge of discrete manufacturing operations Strong exposure to process manufacturing environments Experience working in cloud‑based SAP landscapes Familiarity with multi‑vendor and integrated enterprise environments Technical Skills Strong expertise in SAP Production Planning (PP) across manufacturing environments Hands‑on experience with PP/DS (Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling) for advanced planning and scheduling Proficient in SAP process modeling and documentation, using tools such as Signavio, ARIS, and Visio Experience integrating SAP PP with MES systems and enterprise middleware platforms Solid understanding of SAP extensibility concepts within SAP PP Hands‑on exposure to ABAP‑based enhancements, including BADIs, BAPIs, and User Exits Certifications (Preferred) SAP Certified Application Associate – Production Planning (PP) SAP S/4HANA Manufacturing Certification ITIL Foundation or AMS Governance Training #J-18808-Ljbffr JPS Tech Solutions LLC