SAP S/4HANA PP Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Title: SAP S/4HANA PP Lead
Pay: USD 95-100/hr on w2
Location: Fremont, CA
Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced SAP S/4HANA PP Lead to lead the transformation of SAP Production Planning (PP / PPDS) capabilities within a complex semiconductor supply chain environment.

The role will focus on integrating SAP S/4HANA with Kinaxis RapidResponse to enable synchronized planning and execution across the supply chain. The resource will lead the PP/PPDS workstream, support end-to-end Plan-to-Fulfill processes, and coordinate cross-functional teams across planning, manufacturing, and IT.

Key ResponsibilitiesSAP PP / PPDS & Plan-to-Fulfill

• Lead the SAP PP / PPDS workstream across end-to-end Plan-to-Fulfill (P2F) processes.
• Drive the design and implementation of Kinaxis RapidResponse capabilities covering Demand, Supply, S&OP, and Factory Planning.
• Define end-to-end planning-to-execution integration across SAP, MES, and PLM .
• Lead the SAP S/4HANA implementation lifecycle, including design, build, testing, cutover, and hypercare .
• Eligible to workimize planning processes using MRP, heuristics, and scheduling strategies .
• Align planning solutions with semiconductor manufacturing constraints, including multi-stage BOMs and long lead times .
• Manage cross-functional teams across planning, manufacturing, and IT.

Required Technical & Functional Skills

• Strong hands-on expertise in SAP S/4HANA PP / PPDS , including configuration and solution design.
• Hands-on experience with Variant Configuration .
• Hands-on experience with Kinaxis RapidResponse integration .
• Strong knowledge of:
  • MRP
  • Production Planning
  • Detailed Scheduling
  • BOMs
  • Routings
  • Production Versions
  • Capacity Planning
• Experience integrating SAP with:
  • MM
  • SD
  • QM
  • MES
  • PLM

Program & Delivery Experience

• Proven experience leading end-to-end SAP S/4HANA transformation programs .
• Strong experience with UAT, cutover, and hypercare execution .
• Ability to design and implement end-to-end Plan-to-Fulfill processes.
• Experience coordinating complex functional and technical dependencies across planning, manufacturing, and IT.

Industry Experience

• Experience in semiconductor or high-tech manufacturing environments .
• Understanding of:
  • Multi-stage manufacturing flows
  • Long-lead-time supply chains
  • Complex production planning and execution environments

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Strong stakeholder management skills across business and IT .
• Experience leading global delivery teams, including onshore/offshore resources .
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and communicate planning and solution decisions effectively.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience with advanced planning platforms such as SAP IBP or SAP APO .
• Exposure to S&OP / IBP processes and supply chain control-tower solutions.
• Knowledge of:
  • SAP BTP
  • SAP Integration Suite
  • Middleware technologies such as Talend
  • APIs
  • Data integration and governance frameworks
• Experience with:
  • NPI (New Product Introduction)
  • Engineering-driven supply chains
  • AI/analytics-driven planning
  • Predictive supply chain capabilities
• Familiarity with semiconductor-specific processes such as:
  • Fab-to-assembly planning
  • Engineering change integration between PLM and ERP