SAP Production Planning (PP) and Production
Our client, a leading global technology consultancy, is expanding its SAP capability across the UK as part of several major S/4HANA transformation programmes. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced SAP S/4HANA PP Senior Consultant to join a well‑established SAP Consulting & Delivery team, driving next‑generation manufacturing and supply‑chain solutions for large enterprise customers.
Please note: this role may be offered on a hybrid basis depending on project requirements, with UK‑wide client site travel as needed.
The role focuses on end‑to‑end delivery of SAP Production Planning (PP) and Production Execution (PE) across complex manufacturing environments. Therefore, the successful candidate must demonstrate deep knowledge of SAP PP configuration, hands‑on delivery experience across S/4HANA programmes, and a strong track record of leading workshops and solution design within a consulting environment.
Additionally, experience integrating SAP PP with MES systems, and strong exposure to related modules such as MM, SD, QM, PM, WM/EWM, and IBP, would be highly advantageous. Familiarity with Fiori apps, embedded analytics, PP/DS, and advanced planning tools is also beneficial.
What you will be doing
* Leading the delivery of SAP S/4HANA PP/PE solutions across Make‑to‑Stock, Make‑to‑Order, Repetitive, and Discrete manufacturing environments.
* Conducting detailed discovery, explore, and design workshops with production managers, planners, and supply‑chain leaders.
* Owning the solution design across Production Planning, Demand Management, Shop Floor Control, MRP Live, and Resource/Work Center modelling.
* Defining integration points with MM, SD, QM, WM/EWM, IBP, and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
* Driving adoption of S/4 innovations including Production Scheduling Board, Advanced Planning, and Embedded Analytics.
* Supporting pre‑sales activities including RFPs, RFIs, demos, and estimation for large‑scale S/4 transformation programmes.
* Contributing to industry‑specific solution templates and reusable accelerators across multiple sectors.
* Collaborating closely with technical architects, data migration, and change management teams.
* Mentoring functional consultants and supporting clients through enablement and deployment planning.
We’re looking for people who have
* Extensive experience as an SAP PP Consultant with strong S/4HANA expertise.
* Proven track record across 2+ full lifecycle S/4HANA implementation programmes (both greenfield and brownfield).
* Strong configuration experience with Routing/BOMs, Production Orders, Capacity Planning, Demand Management, and MRP.
* Experience integrating SAP PP with MES systems via PI/PO, MII, or third‑party connectors.
* Demonstrated leadership of SAP workstreams or cross‑functional manufacturing solutions.
* Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and operational best practices.
* Experience with Functional Testing, SIT, UAT, and defect management.
* Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, including working with Heads of Production, Plant Managers, and COOs.
* Excellent communication, presentation, and problem‑solving skills.
* Ability to work independently or as part of a high‑performing team.
* Ability to manage workload in a fast‑paced environment with changing priorities.
* S/4HANA experience essential; IBP or PP/DS exposure highly desirable.
* Knowledge of integration across MM, SD, QM, PM, WM/EWM advantageous.
Nice to have
* SAP S/4HANA Manufacturing or PP certification.
* Additional qualifications such as TOGAF, ITIL, or equivalent.
* Exposure to DevOps approaches for SAP delivery.
Apply today to join a growing SAP S/4HANA practice and help deliver world‑class manufacturing transformation across multiple customers.
Seniority level
* Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
* Contract
Job function
* Consulting
Industries
* Business Consulting and Services
* Defense and Space Manufacturing
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