SAP PP Analyst

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Requirements:

• 6 to 9 years of hands-on experience in SAP PP design, configuration, and implementation.
• Strong expertise in MRP, demand management, production planning, and shop floor execution.
• Hands-on experience in Variant Configuration, Engineering Change Management, and S/4HANA (preferred).
• Experience with PP-MM integration, including goods movement, STO processes, and reservations.
• Hands-on experience with LSMW (Legacy System Migration Workbench) and data load activities.
• Ability to lead a small team of 3 to 5 consultants across multiple locations.
• Experience with SAP QM, handling unit management, and EWM (preferred).
• Familiarity with Solution Manager, ARIS, MS Visio, and Application Lifecycle Management (preferred).

Responsibilities:

• Configure and optimize SAP PP functionalities, including Make-to-Stock (MTS), Make-to-Order (MTO), and Kanban processes.
• Manage PP master data, including BOMs, routings, work centers/resources, planned orders, and MRP configurations.
• Define and manage planning and optimization processes, including safety stock, min-max replenishment, and reorder points.
• Ensure strong analytical and troubleshooting skills in SAP Forecasting, Demand Management, MRP, and Shop Floor Execution.
• Set up and configure MRP and other planning parameters to align with business needs.
• Troubleshoot and resolve SAP PP and MES (Manufacturing Execution System) integration issues, including IDOC processing failures.
• Ensure seamless integration between SAP PP and MM, covering goods movement, backflushing, automatic goods receipt, and production order management.
• Support cut-over activities, data migration, and post-go-live production support.
• Create and execute PP Functional Design Specifications, test plans, and integration testing scripts.
• Develop training materials and support business users in understanding SAP PP functionalities.
• Conduct end-to-end testing and hypercare support for SAP PP implementations.
• Provide incident resolution, service request handling, and enhancement support for SAP PP users.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation within production planning.
• Ensure alignment of SAP PP solutions with business requirements and industry best practices.