SAP PPDS Consultant

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced

SAP PPDS Consultant

to join our team. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in

SAP Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PPDS/ePPDS)

• , preferably in an
• S/4HANA environment
• . This role involves working closely with business stakeholders to design, configure, and implement advanced planning solutions that optimize manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the implementation and support of

SAP PPDS

solutions in

S/4HANA

• environments.
• Collaborate with business and IT teams to gather requirements and provide the best SAP-based planning and scheduling solutions.

Configure

• PPDS functionalities
• such as heuristic-based planning, optimizer-based planning, block planning, and capacity leveling.
• Optimize master data such as
• resource capacities, production versions, PDS (Production Data Structures), and PPMs (Production Process Models)
• .
• Integrate PPDS with other SAP modules like

PP, MM, SD, and EWM

• for seamless production planning.
• Provide expertise in

Order-based and Time-continuous Scheduling

, pegging strategies, and alert monitoring.

Support

CIF (Core Interface)

• integration between SAP ERP and PPDS.
• Troubleshoot and resolve system issues, ensuring smooth business operations.
• Conduct user training and create documentation for system configurations and processes.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years
• of experience in

SAP PPDS

• implementation and support.
• Strong expertise in

SAP S/4HANA PPDS

• , including
• DS Board, PPDS Optimizer, Planning Procedures, and Interactive Planning
• .

Experience in

• CIF integration
• between SAP ECC/S4HANA and PPDS.
• Solid understanding of
• production planning processes
• , including

Make-to-Order (MTO), Make-to-Stock (MTS), and Repetitive Manufacturing

• .
• Hands-on experience in
• heuristics, capacity leveling, and scheduling strategies
• .
• Strong knowledge of
• SAP PP/MM and integration with EWM
• .
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in a dynamic environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in Agile/Scrum methodologies is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

SAP

• PPDS certification
• .

Experience with

• Industry-specific solutions
• such as Automotive, Consumer Goods, or Manufacturing.

Knowledge of

SAP IBP (Integrated Business Planning)

and

APO

(Advanced Planning & Optimization).