SAP PP Functional Consultant (Architect)

About the Role

We are looking for an accomplished SAP PP Consultant with extensive logistics knowledge, specializing in S/4HANA environments. This senior-level role requires 12 to 15 years of in-depth expertise, ideally candidates with backgrounds in manufacturing and supply chain domains. The position is Bangalore-based, involving leadership of production planning and supply chain transformation projects in complex manufacturing settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead comprehensive SAP PP design, setup, and rollout tailored to discrete, process, and repetitive manufacturing contexts.
• Steer production planning and supply chain programs ensuring they align tightly with client manufacturing strategies.
• Apply advanced expertise across PP sub-areas such as PP-DI, PP-PI, PP-REM, Demand Management, SOP, MRP, and MPS.
• Manage key production planning master data including Bill of Materials, Routings, Work Centers, Recipes, and Production Versions.
• Facilitate seamless integration with modules like MM, SD, QM, WM/EWM, FI-CO, PM, and PS.
• Engage actively with diverse stakeholders including business leadership, supply chain teams, and IT groups.
• Conduct risk management by identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks within production planning and logistics processes.
• Lead and mentor functional teams on best practices and solution frameworks.
• Diagnose and resolve complex production challenges, offering sustainable fixes.

Mandatory Qualifications and Skills

• 12 to 15 years of hands-on consulting experience in SAP PP with significant exposure to logistics.
• Solid grounding in supply chain operations and processes.
• Expertise spanning PP-DI, PP-PI, PP-REM, Demand Management, SOP, MRP, MPS, and production master data governance.
• Comprehensive knowledge of cross-module integration involving MM, SD, QM, WM/EWM, FI-CO, PM, and PS.
• Proven competence in risk management within SAP and associated supply chain initiatives.
• Leadership aptitude to manage independent teams and coordinate across multiple business units.
• Strong functional understanding of manufacturing processes end-to-end.

Desirable Competencies

• Working experience with S/4HANA Manufacturing modules, aATP, and PP-DS advanced planning tools.
• Familiarity with SAP IBP and MES integration with SAP PP.
• Previous involvement in global manufacturing rollouts is advantageous.

Professional Traits

• Excellent leadership capabilities and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Effective communicator skilled at addressing both technical and business audiences.
• Self-motivated with a strong ability to lead teams independently.
• Analytical thinker with decisive problem-solving abilities.
• Proactive approach focused on anticipating and mitigating risks.

Additional Information

This opportunity is ideal for candidates possessing substantial experience in manufacturing and supply chain domains, based in Bangalore. The role demands strategic vision coupled with hands-on consulting experience to implement and oversee SAP PP functions effectively alongside logistics operations.