My global client is seeking to recruit a Scheduling Expert SAP e-PPDS on an initial 12 month contract to be based in London. It is hybrid and will require 3x days onsite per week.
Role and Responsibilities:
* Deliver a set of harmonised processes for the Production Planning stream within the S/4 HANA template, on SAP e-PPDS, supporting the replacement of the current solutions (CM25 for some, and APO PPDS for the others) .
* Adherence to the global S/4 HANA template ensuring an adopt not adapt approach is taken to process design to ensure successful transition from SAP ECC.
* Accountable for defining the business requirements for the Scheduling/Production Planning stream and collaborating with the functional teams as well as SI/BI partner to ensure that these are translated into the template build, supporting robust unit, system and user acceptance testing and ensuring any design issues are resolved..
* Ensure E2E alignment across ERP program for Scheduling/Production Planning processes and work with other Process SMEs to identify, problem solve and develop solutions to mitigate risks / issues with the support of the Process Owners as well as working closely with the Smart Manufacturing group to ensure we have consistency on processes across systems ( OMP Scheduling ) .
* Support development of education and training materials and associated change management
* Ensure programme benefits are delivered through implementation of the Production Planning processes.
Significant experience on SAP APO PPDS / e-PPDS is required for this role