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Project Role Application Lead
Project Role Description Lead the effort to design, build and configure applications, acting as the primary point of contact.
Must have skills SAP S/4HANA Embedded Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (EPPDS)
Good to have skills SAP PP Production Planning & Control Discrete Industries
Minimum 5 year(s) of experience is required
Educational Qualification 15 years full time education
SAP Embedded PP/DS :Role Overview:We are seeking a highly skilled SAP Embedded PP/DS Consultant to join our digital supply chain transformation team. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in SAP S/4HANA embedded PP/DS functionalities, with hands-on experience in master data configuration, scheduling board features, and advanced planning topics such as shelf-life planning, subcontracting, intercompany processes, PP Optimizer, IBPPP/DS integration, MRP Live, heuristics, and planning board customization.Key Responsibilities:
Lead the configuration and activation of PP/DS master data including PDS, resources, shifts, and planning versions.Design and implement heuristic-based planning runs for automated, rule-driven production planning.Develop pegging strategies and multilevel pegging logic for accurate component traceability.Configure shelf-life planning heuristics and integrate batch expiry data into planning logic.Implement subcontracting scenarios with and without production orders.Support intercompany planning flows and deployment logic across global sites.Integrate PP/DS with SAP IBP using CI-DS and RTI for real-time planning.Align PP/DS with S/4HANA core modules (PP, MM, SD) for seamless data flow and execution.Perform CIF integration and troubleshoot master/transactional data transfers.Configure and execute MRP Live and PP/DS heuristics for finite and infinite planning scenarios.Customize heuristic profiles and planning board profiles for business-specific requirements.Customize interactive PP/DS planning boards (Gantt charts) for production planners.Enhance visibility into order scheduling, capacity bottlenecks, and sequence-dependent setups.Lead workshops, gather business requirements, and translate them into system designs.Conduct training sessions and provide post-go-live hypercare and stabilization support.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery of PP/DS solutions.Required Skills & Experience:Minimum 68 years of experience in SAP PP/DS (preferably embedded in S/4HANA).Strong understanding of master dataMaterial Master, Work Centers, BOMs, Routings, Production Versions.Proven experience in shelf-life planning, subcontracting, DS Optimizer, and intercompany processes.Hands-on expertise in IBPPP/DS integration and real-time planning.Deep knowledge of MRP Live, heuristic configuration, and planning board customization.Familiarity with SAP Fiori apps for PP/DS and capacity monitoring.Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.Preferred
Qualifications:SAP Certifications in PP/DS or IBP.APICS CPIM or PMP certification.Experience in industries such as FMCG, Chemicals, Automotive, or Consumer Electronics.
Qualification 15 years full time education
