Manager - SAP Practices

Manager - SAP Production Planning (PP)

Full-Time | On-Site | 5-8 Years Experience

Department:

SAP & IT

Reports To:

SAP Head

Experience:

5-8 Years

Work Model:

On-Site

Employment:

Full-Time, Permanent

Education:

B.E. / B.Tech (Mech/Prod/IE)

About the Role

We are looking for a driven SAP PP Manager to lead production planning module activities across implementation, optimisation, and support engagements. The role demands deep manufacturing domain expertise, strong SAP configuration skills, and the ability to drive collaboration between Plant Operations, Supply Chain, and IT teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead SAP PP implementation and enhancement projects covering demand management, MRP, production orders, capacity planning, and shop floor control.
• Configure and manage core SAP PP components: Master Data (BOM, Routing, Work Centre), MRP (MRP I/II, MPS), Production Orders (Discrete/Process/Repetitive), and KANBAN.
• Design and manage integration scenarios with SAP MM (procurement triggers, goods movement), SAP SD (ATP, delivery schedules), SAP QM (in-process inspections), and SAP PM.
• Conduct fit-gap analysis and translate manufacturing business requirements into SAP functional specifications.
• Support MRP run analysis, exception message handling, and capacity levelling activities in close coordination with plant planners.
• Drive SAP PP/DS (Advanced Planning) or APO/IBP discussions where applicable.
• Lead and mentor a team of PP functional consultants; assign tasks and conduct quality reviews.
• Develop test scripts for Unit Testing, SIT, and UAT; coordinate with users for sign-off.
• Prepare and deliver end-user training and functional documentation.
• Collaborate with the SAP Basis and ABAP teams for performance tuning and custom development governance.

Required Qualifications & Skills

Technical Expertise

• 5-8 years of hands-on SAP PP configuration and project experience.
• Strong expertise in MRP, Production Orders (Discrete Manufacturing), BOM, Routing, and Work Centre management.
• Working knowledge of SAP MM integration (goods receipt, goods issue, procurement triggers).
• Experience with Batch Management, Serial Number Management, or Process Manufacturing (PP-PI) is a plus.
• Familiarity with SAP S/4HANA Manufacturing (MRP Live, pMRP) is preferred.
• Knowledge of SAP ME / MII (Manufacturing Execution/Integration Intelligence) is advantageous.

Domain & Functional Skills

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes: make-to-stock, make-to-order, engineer-to-order.
• Ability to analyse MRP outputs, identify planning issues, and recommend corrective configurations.
• Experience in at least 2-3 full-cycle SAP PP implementations in manufacturing or FMCG industries.
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing principles and their SAP implementation (KANBAN, Repetitive Manufacturing).

Soft Skills & Leadership

• Excellent communication skills; ability to engage plant managers, production supervisors, and C-level sponsors.
• Structured problem-solving approach with strong attention to detail.
• Experience leading small teams and coordinating cross-functional project activities.
• Strong documentation skills (functional specs, training materials, process flows).

Preferred Qualifications

• SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP S/4HANA Production Planning & Manufacturing.
• B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, or Industrial Engineering.
• Experience with SAP APO / IBP for supply chain and demand planning.
• Six Sigma / Lean Manufacturing certification is a plus.