Architect - SAP PPDS

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Position Overview

Key Accountabilities:

Solution Design & Architecture

• Support the design of PPDS architecture, including CIF integration, heuristics, pegging, and planning run strategies.


• Assist in preparing detailed functional designs, technical specifications, and integration touchpoints.


• Contribute to blueprinting workshops and documentation.

Configuration & Build

• Perform configuration for PPDS: resources, PDS, planning areas, planning profiles, strategy profiles, heuristics, and scheduling.


• Work on master data setup: PPM/PDS, work centers, BOMs, routings, production versions, and resource capacities.


• Execute CIF setup, monitoring, and issue resolution.

Implementation & Testing

• Participate in end-to-end implementation activities including FIT-GAP analysis, UAT support, and cutover preparation.


• Build test scripts, support system testing, and ensure solution quality.


• Support creation of training materials and conduct end-user training sessions when required.

Integration & Cross-Functional Support

• Work closely with PP, MM, QM, SD, and APO teams to ensure end-to-end solution alignment.


• Coordinate with technical teams (ABAP, Basis, PI/PO) for enhancements and interfaces.

Operations & Continuous Improvement

• Support production issues, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.


• Assist senior architects in identifying optimization opportunities, scheduling strategies, and planning KPIs.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 3-4 years of hands-on SAP PP/PPDS configuration experience.


• Strong understanding of PPDS master data (resources, PDS/PPM, product masters, calendars).


• Knowledge of heuristics, optimizer concepts, planning run (SNP/PPDS), pegging, block planning, planning with quota arrangement, Product Planning Table setup and Colour planning board config.


• Good experience in CIF integration and troubleshooting.


• Exposure to S/4HANA PPDS preferred.


• Ability to document business processes and functional specs clearly.


• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Good to Have:

• Experience in at least one end-to-end S/4HANA PPDS implementation.


• Knowledge of ePPDS planning board, DS board, alerts monitor, and planning cockpit.


• Familiarity with SAP IBP concepts (Demand/Supply) is an advantage.


• Understanding of MES integrations or shop-floor processes.

Personality & Soft Skills:

• Proactive, detail-oriented, and willing to take ownership.


• Strong coordination skills across teams and business stakeholders.


• Ability to work under guidance yet handle tasks independently.


• Eagerness to learn and grow into a senior architect role.