SAP Production Planning (PP) Lead

Job Category: SAP
Job Type: Hybrid
Job Location: Austin Texas
Compensation: Depends on Experience
W2: W2-Contract Only; Kindly note that applications on a C2C basis will not be considered for this role.

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