# Sr. Consultant - SAP Production Planning

> Protera · United States (Remote) · Full-time · Posted 2026-06-25

**Workplace:** remote

**Department:** Business Transformation

## Description

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Consultant – SAP Production Planning to lead and deliver manufacturing-focused SAP solutions across ECC and S/4HANA environments. This role requires deep functional expertise, strong cross-module integration capabilities, and the ability to guide clients through complex transformation initiatives, including S/4HANA migrations and advanced manufacturing optimization.

The ideal candidate will combine hands-on configuration experience with strategic advisory skills, driving end-to-end solution design while mentoring junior team members and engaging with executive stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Solution Design & Delivery

-   Lead end-to-end SAP PP solution design and execution for manufacturing clients
-   Conduct fit-to-standard workshops and define optimal business processes
-   Configure and implement:

-   Master data structures (BOMs, routings, work centers, production versions)
-   Demand management and MRP strategies (MTS, MTO, CTO)
-   Capacity planning and production scheduling

S/4HANA & Transformation

-   Support ECC to S/4HANA migrations (brownfield and greenfield approaches)
-   Lead transition from classic PP to embedded PP-DS
-   Design and implement MRP Live, predictive MRP, and DDMRP concepts
-   Enable adoption of Fiori shop floor apps and Manufacturing Cockpit

Integration & Cross-Functional Alignment

-   Drive integration across SAP modules, including:

-   PP-MM (procurement-driven production, subcontracting, external processing)
-   PP-SD (ATP, sales order-driven production, scheduling)
-   PP-QM (quality inspection, batch release, in-process controls)
-   PP-FI/CO (product costing, WIP, variance analysis, settlement)
-   PP-EWM/WM (material staging, warehouse integration)
-   PP-PM (resource and equipment availability)

Manufacturing Innovation

-   Implement solutions leveraging:

-   Embedded PP-DS and advanced scheduling tools
-   SAP Digital Manufacturing Cloud (DMC) and MES integration patterns
-   Discrete, process, and repetitive manufacturing scenarios (REM, PI sheets, backflushing)
-   Variant configuration (LO-VC and S/4 AVC)

Program Leadership & Advisory

-   Lead RICEF identification, prioritization, and estimation for PP workstreams
-   Define data migration strategies for PP master data and production orders
-   Develop cutover and parallel-run strategies for manufacturing operations
-   Provide client-facing advisory, including executive presentations and steering committees
-   Contribute to SOW development and effort estimation

Team Leadership

-   Mentor junior consultants and provide technical oversight
-   Drive best practices and ensure quality delivery across project teams

## Requirements

SAP Production Planning Expertise

-   Strong hands-on experience with:

-   Classic MRP (ECC) and production planning processes
-   Master data design: BOMs, routings, work centers, resources
-   Demand management and supply strategies (MTS, MTO, CTO)
-   Capacity planning and detailed scheduling

S/4HANA & Advanced Planning

-   Experience with:

-   Embedded PP-DS
-   S/4HANA manufacturing capabilities and migration strategies
-   Transition from ECC PP to S/4HANA solutions

Integration Experience

-   Proven track record integrating PP with MM, SD, and other logistics modules

Preferred Qualifications

-   Experience with:

-   MRP Live (S/4HANA)
-   Variant Configuration (LO-VC) and Advanced Variant Configuration (AVC)
-   All manufacturing order types:

-   Discrete manufacturing
-   Process manufacturing (PI sheets, batch management)
-   Repetitive manufacturing (REM)

-   Exposure to:

-   Demand-Driven MRP (DDMRP) and predictive planning models
-   SAP Digital Manufacturing Cloud (DMC) and MES integrations
-   Manufacturing Fiori apps and shop floor digitalization

Nice-to-Have Skills

-   Experience in additional SAP modules:

-   WM/EWM, SD, FI/CO, or broader SCM

-   Deep expertise in Variant Configuration, including:

-   LO-VC to AVC migration strategy and execution
-   CPQ (Configure-Price-Quote) tools

-   Familiarity with:

-   SAP BTP / BAIP and modern development frameworks (MTA, CAP, RAP)
-   Integration architecture across SAP and non-SAP systems

Key Competencies

-   Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
-   Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities
-   Ability to translate business requirements into scalable SAP solutions
-   Leadership mindset with a focus on mentoring and collaboration

Education & Experience

-   Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field
-   7+ years of SAP PP experience, including full lifecycle implementations
-   Proven experience in large-scale SAP transformation programs

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