PPDS Consultant (Chennai)

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We are seeking a highly skilled SAP PPDS Consultant to join our team in Chennai, India. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in SAP S/4HANA and deep expertise in Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PPDS). This role involves collaborating with business stakeholders to optimize production planning and scheduling processes for a leading multinational FMCG company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement and configure SAP PPDS in an S/4HANA environment to meet business requirements.
• Analyze and optimize production planning and scheduling processes to improve efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration with other SAP modules (MM, SD, APO).
• Provide expert guidance on SAP PPDS best practices, heuristics, optimization, and capacity planning.
• Work closely with business stakeholders to understand supply chain requirements and translate them into SAP solutions.
• Conduct workshops, training sessions, and support end-user adoption of SAP PPDS functionalities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve SAP PPDS-related issues to ensure system reliability and performance.
• Participate in global and regional SAP implementation projects and rollouts.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• 7+ years of hands-on experience in SAP PPDS within an SAP S/4HANA environment.
• Strong expertise in Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PPDS), including heuristics, optimization, and capacity planning.
• Experience working in the FMCG industry is highly preferred.
• Excellent understanding of SAP PPDS integration with MM, SD, APO, and other SAP modules.
• Proven ability to analyze business processes and implement optimized SAP solutions.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, multinational environment.