SAP Production Planning (PP)

As a Techno-Functional expert in SAP production planning, your role at MSIL involves facilitating the implementation and support of SAP PP based on business requirements. You will collaborate with core business and SAP IT teams, as well as SI partners, to ensure successful implementation of the PP module. Your responsibilities include: - Performing detailed analysis of complex business process requirements to provide appropriate system solutions - Collaborating with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and integrate SAP PP with other SAP modules and external systems - Identifying gaps, issues, and developing necessary product modifications or work around solutions - Acting as a liaison between business users and technical teams for troubleshooting and software problem-solving - Documenting functional designs, test cases, and results - Validating Functional Specification Documents prepared by SI partners and ensuring minimal impact on core customization - Providing subject matter expert services on SAP PP module and other dependent modules - Developing and implementing SAP PP strategies, policies, and procedures for planning efficiency and inventory control In addition to the above, you will also be responsible for conducting training sessions and workshops to educate end-users on SAP PP functionalities and best practices, participating actively in testing phases, and adhering to project tasks and timelines. Your expertise in SAP PP module, technical architecture knowledge, and integration with MM module will be crucial for the successful implementation and sustenance of the SAP project. As for the required qualifications, you should possess: - Bachelor's degree or higher in Information Technology, Business, Engineering, or a related field - SAP Certification/Training in PP, MM module - 6-8 years of experience as an SAP PP Senior Consultant, with domain experience in the automotive industry being an added advantage - In-depth knowledge of SAP PP Configuration, Master Data, and Integration with other SAP Modules - Experience in requirements gathering, fit-gap analysis, and functional testing - Ability to configure SAP solutions, participate in blueprinting and design discussions - Understanding of Global template implementation and rollout - Knowledge of other modules such as MM, QM, SD in relation to production planning - Familiarity with conversion tools and master data extraction/validation processes Your interactions will involve collaborating with internal SAP business and IT teams, as well as external vendors and SI partners to validate technical solutions and ensure end-to-end process implementation. This role will require you to demonstrate strong SAP PP knowledge, technical expertise, and a proactive approach to identifying and proposing business process enhancements for successful SAP project implementation and sustenance.,