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Job Description:
We are seeking a seasoned SAP S/4HANA PP Senior Consultant to drive the design and delivery of next-generation manufacturing and supply chain solutions across large-scale SAP transformation programs. This is a key role within our SAP Consulting and Delivery team in the UK, responsible for crafting innovative, value-driven SAP PP and Production Execution solutions while guiding clients through complex change journeys. • Lead end-to-end delivery of the SAP S/4HANA Production Planning (PP) and Production Execution (PE) solution across multiple industry sectors • Own the solution design across Make-to-Stock, Make-to-Order, Repetitive, and Discrete manufacturing scenarios • Conduct detailed discovery and explore design workshops with production managers, planners, and supply chain heads to define target operating models • Define integration points with SAP MM, SD, QM, WM/EWM, IBP, and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) • Drive the adoption of S/4 innovations such as Advanced Planning, MRP Live, Production Scheduling Board, and Embedded Analytics • Support pre-sales solutioning – RFPs, RFIs, demos, and effort estimations for manufacturing-led SAP transformations • Contribute to industry-specific solution templates (e.g., automotive, industrial, consumer goods) with repeatable assets and accelerators • Collaborate with technical architects, data migration teams, and change management experts to ensure holistic transformation success • Lead and mentor a team of functional consultants and guide clients through business process enablement and deployment planning
Required Experience • Extensive years of SAP consulting experience with deep functional expertise in SAP PP and related modules • 2 full-cycle S/4HANA greenfield and brownfield implementation programs in a manufacturing-intensive environment and at least one greenfield global rollout implementation program • Strong hands on experience in S/4HANA Production Planning, Demand Management, Shop Floor Control, MRP Live, and Work Center/Resource modeling • Experience integrating SAP PP with MES systems, either via PI/PO, MII, or third-party manufacturing platforms • Previous leadership of SAP workstreams or cross-functional manufacturing solutions in a consulting/SI environment • Demonstrated capability in pre-sales or bid solutioning – especially for manufacturing-led S/4 programs
Technical & Functional Skills • In-depth configuration knowledge of SAP PP, MRP, Routing/BOMs, Production Orders, Capacity Planning, and Demand Management • Understanding of integration touchpoints with MM, SD, QM, PM, and MES interfaces • Familiarity with Fiori apps for shop floor operations and embedded analytics for production KPIs • Exposure to SAP IBP, PP/DS, or advanced scheduling tools is highly desirable • Awareness of industry manufacturing standards and regulatory compliance frameworks (GMP, ISO, etc.)
Stakeholder & Soft Skills • Strong engagement skills with manufacturing stakeholders: Heads of Production, Plant Managers, and COOs • Ability to translate complex operational processes into streamlined SAP-enabled solutions • Excellent communication, presentation, and storytelling skills – with comfort in C-level discussions • Experience managing diverse teams, mentoring junior consultants, and driving delivery excellence
Methodologies & Tools • Proven experience with SAP Activate and agile delivery models • Use of Signavio, Solution Manager, JIRA/Confluence, and other project collaboration tools • Familiarity with DevOps pipelines for functional delivery in SAP S/4HANA programs
Certifications & Qualifications • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or Information Systems • SAP Certified Application Associate – SAP S/4HANA Manufacturing for Production Planning and Control • TOGAF, ITIL, or similar framework certifications (preferred for solution architecture exposure)
Ideally you will come from a consultancy background and be happy with 25% of your time visiting clients.
You must be able to get security cleared so no one working on a visa will be accepted. ILR status will be considered.
5 years uk residency
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Consulting
* Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
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