Position: SAP S/4HANA PPDS Consultant
Employment Type: Permanent
Start: ASAP (March/April 2026)
Location: West Midlands, UK (Hybrid)
Language(s): English
Focus on SAP is a specialist SAP and ERP Recruitment organisation offering both permanent and contract staffing solutions on a global scale.
Client – Partnered with a global leader in digital transformation and IT services, working with some of the world’s biggest brands. Their mission is not only to deliver cutting‑edge technology but also to empower organisations to create meaningful impact for the people and communities they serve. For you, this means working on challenging projects that demand innovation, collaboration, and thought leadership.
Role – We are seeking an experienced SAP S/4HANA PP/DS Consultant to design, implement, and support advanced production planning and detailed scheduling solutions within SAP S/4HANA. In this role, you will work closely with business stakeholders, production planners, and IT teams to optimise manufacturing planning, improve scheduling accuracy, and enhance overall supply chain performance. The role requires strong functional expertise in Embedded PP/DS, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to translate complex planning requirements into robust, scalable SAP solutions.
Key Responsibilities
* Act as a subject matter expert for SAP S/4HANA Embedded PP/DS across project delivery and BAU support.
* Design, configure, implement, and optimise PP/DS solutions for advanced planning and detailed scheduling.
* Analyse business requirements and translate them into effective solutions for production planning, capacity planning, sequencing, and scheduling.
* Configure core PP/DS master data including planning versions, PDS (Production Data Structures), resources, modes, and heuristics.
* Design and configure heuristics, planning strategies, optimisation profiles, and pegging strategies aligned to business‑specific planning needs.
* Support finite capacity planning, order sequencing, alert‑based planning, and scenario modelling to improve manufacturing efficiency.
* Enable and manage PP/DS processes such as the DS Planning Board, Alert Monitor, CIF integration, and custom planning rules.
* Integrate PP/DS with core S/4HANA modules (PP, MM, SD), APO migration scenarios, and external MES or production automation systems.
* Troubleshoot PP/DS‑related issues, perform root cause analysis, and ensure system stability, CIF consistency, and planning performance.
* Support testing cycles including unit testing, integration testing, UAT, cutover activities, and go‑live support.
* Produce functional specifications, process documentation, and operational SOPs.
* Deliver end‑user training and knowledge transfer to planning and operations teams.
* Collaborate with planners, architects, developers, and business stakeholders to ensure seamless end‑to‑end planning operations.
Key Skills
* Hands‑on experience with SAP S/4HANA Embedded PP/DS.
* Strong understanding of production planning, MRP, and detailed scheduling processes.
* Experience with CIF integration, IDocs, queues, and SAP Fiori applications.
* Proven experience supporting both project delivery and BAU environments.
* Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
If you are interested or would like to know more, please email jonathan.la@focusonsap.org with your CV and availability to speak.
Applicants must be a UK‑based and hold a valid right to work status.
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