SAP Production Planning (PP) Solution Specialist

We are looking for an experienced SAP Production Planning (PP) Solution Specialist to support manufacturing operations in Brooklyn, New York through scalable and effective S/4HANA Cloud solutions. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for a consultant who can turn complex planning needs into practical system designs while partnering closely with business and technical teams. The role focuses on improving production planning performance, strengthening cross-functional ERP processes, and delivering reliable support across implementation and optimization efforts.

Responsibilities:
• Direct SAP S/4HANA Cloud PP initiatives by shaping solution design, guiding configuration decisions, and promoting effective deployment practices.
• Gather operational needs from stakeholders and convert them into clear functional designs that align system capabilities with manufacturing objectives.
• Configure core production planning processes such as demand planning, material planning, production execution support, and capacity balancing.
• Coordinate process integration across SAP modules including Materials Management, Sales and Distribution, and Quality Management to improve end-to-end workflow efficiency.
• Facilitate workshops, user discussions, and training sessions to encourage adoption, clarify requirements, and support organizational readiness.
• Oversee testing activities by preparing scenarios, validating system behavior, and assisting users during integration and acceptance phases.
• Investigate system issues, resolve complex production planning challenges, and provide dependable support after go-live.
• Recommend ongoing enhancements by monitoring SAP capabilities, embedded tools, and evolving best practices relevant to manufacturing environments.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business, or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of hands-on experience supporting or implementing SAP Production Planning solutions.
• Minimum 2 years of experience working with SAP S/4HANA Cloud in a functional consulting capacity.
• Practical knowledge of SAP Activate methodology and experience operating within Agile project environments.
• Strong understanding of production planning concepts, material requirements planning, shop floor processes, and capacity management.
• Ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders and present solutions in a clear, thorough manner.
• Strong analytical skills with a proven ability to diagnose issues and deliver effective resolutions in fast-moving environments.
• SAP PP and/or SAP S/4HANA certification, along with familiarity with Fiori applications or embedded analytics, is preferred.

Compensation

$59.38-$68.75 Hourly

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