SAP PP Consultant with Pharma Domain Experience

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Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced SAP Production Planning (PP) Consultant with strong domain expertise in the pharmaceutical / life sciences industry. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting SAP PP solutions aligned with GMP, regulatory compliance, and batch manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, configure, and support SAP PP (Production Planning) solutions in S/4HANA or ECC environments
• Work closely with business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into functional specifications
• Configure and support: Material Requirements Planning (MRP), Bill of Materials (BOM) , Routing and Work Centers , Production Orders / Process Orders
• Support batch manufacturing and process industry scenarios (PP-PI preferred)
• Integrate SAP PP with other modules: MM (Materials Management), QM (Quality Management)
• SD (Sales & Distribution) , EWM / WM
• Ensure compliance with pharma regulations such as: GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices),FDA 21 CFR Part 11 , Validation and audit requirements
• Participate in CSV (Computer System Validation) activities: IQ/OQ/PQ documentation , Test script creation and execution
• Support batch management, serialization, and traceability requirements
• Troubleshoot production planning and execution issues
• Provide end-user training and documentation
• Support cutover, data migration, and go-live activities
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, IT, or related field
• 15 years of SAP PP experience (S/4HANA preferred)
• Strong experience in pharmaceutical / life sciences manufacturing Hands-on experience in: Process orders , Batch management
• Knowledge of regulated environments and compliance requirements
• Familiarity with MES systems integration
• Experience with SAP PP-PI (Process Industries)
• Knowledge of: SAP QM integration (quality inspection, batch release)
  
  

Key Skills:

• Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams
• Strong communication and stakeholder management
• Experience in Agile / hybrid SAP project environments
  
  

Work Environment:

• Hybrid / Onsite (based on project needs)
• Ability to support global teams across time zones