SAP Senior Consultant PP

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Role SAP PP Consultant Visit our website bmwtechworks.in to know more. Follow us on LinkedIn I Instagram I Facebook I X for the exciting updates. Location Chennai (Preferred) / Bangalore Flexibility to travel for business trips Experience: 6 -10 yrs. Number of openings 1 What awaits you/ Job Profile The SAP PP Consultant is responsible for the design, configuration, and implementation of the Production Planning module within the SAP system. We are seeking an experienced SAP PP Consultant with in-depth knowledge of implementation, configuration, and support activities. The ideal candidate should possess a strong functional and technical foundation in SAP PP and have hands-on experience with end-to-end project lifecycles, particularly in manufacturing environments. The consultant will leverage expertise in production planning, scheduling, and execution to optimize the client s manufacturing operations. The SAP PP Consultant will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production, logistics, and quality management, to analyze business requirements, identify improvement opportunities, and implement effective solutions. Responsibilities include master data management, production order processing, capacity planning, and materials requirements planning (MRP). The candidate should have extensive experience in SAP PP, strong technical and functional skills, and the ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environment. What should you bring along Minimum of 5 years of experience in a full cycle implementation as well as in support projects Lead or support full lifecycle SAP PP implementations, including requirement gathering, design, configuration, testing, training, and post-go-live support. Configure and customize SAP PP modules based on business requirements. Handle Master Data setup: Material Master, Bill of Materials (BOM), Routing, Work Centers, and Production Versions. Support the integration of SAP PP with other modules (MM, SD, QM, WM, etc.). Analyze and troubleshoot issues in production planning, MRP, capacity planning, and shop floor execution. Coordinate with business stakeholders and end-users to provide support and resolve issues. Prepare functional specifications for RICEFW (Reports, Interfaces, Conversions, Enhancements, Forms, and Workflows). Conduct user training and create documentation. Ensure adherence to SAP best practices and standards. Map client business requirements, processes and objectives; develops necessary product modifications to satisfy clients needs. Design, customize, configure and testing of PP. Identify gaps, issues and work around solutions. Act as liaison with client for troubleshooting: investigate, analyze, and solve software problems. Handle changes or emergency transports as needed for high priority issues. Document functional designs, test cases and results. Proactively identify and propose business process and/or system enhancements. Provide consulting services on both new implementations and existing support projects. Act as a liaison between the business functions and the technical team. Provide ad-hoc training and user support as required. Work self-directed and independently; may act as subject matter mentor to more junior members. Must have technical skill Strong configuration knowledge in SAP PP sub-modules: Material Requirement Planning (MRP). Work Center and Routing. Production Orders. Demand Management. Capacity Planning. Batch Management. Hands-on experience in at least one full-cycle implementation project. Integration experience with MM, SD, and QM modules. Ability to create Functional Specifications for custom development (RICEFW). Proficiency in Master Data Management: Material Master, BOM, Routing, and Production Versions. Working knowledge of SAP Tables and basic debugging (for coordination with technical team). Good to have technical skills Exposure to SAP S/4HANA PP module and Fiori apps. Knowledge of PP-PI (Process Industries) and Repetitive Manufacturing. Familiarity with SAP WM or EWM integration for shop floor logistics. Basic ABAP understanding for troubleshooting or functional specs review. Experience with SAP Solution Manager and testing tools like HP ALM or Test scripts. Understanding of SAP MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) interface is a plus. Problem solving capabilities. Ability to work as part of a team. Ability to work interdependently as well as independently and to submit deliverables on time and with excellent quality. Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to communicate effectively (both verbally and in writing) with both technical and non-technical colleagues / users. Strong ability to understand and interpret business needs and requirements with an aptitude to move concepts through to proposal and successful implementation. Strong presentation skills Above-board work ethics Flexibility to take up different tasks in the project. Ability and willingness to coach and give training to fellow colleagues and users when required. Willing and able to travel internationally.