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Job Title: SAP PP / Variant Configuration Analyst
Job Location: Fremont, CA
Job Type: Contract
Job Overview:
Pay Range: $75hr - $80hr
Responsibilities:
We are looking for SAP PP / Variant Configuration Analyst for our client in Fremont, CA
Job Title: SAP PP / Variant Configuration Analyst
Job Location: Fremont, CA
Job Type: Contract
Job Overview:
Pay Range: $75hr - $80hr
Responsibilities:
- Configure and support SAP PP modules including Material Master, BOM, Work Centers, Routing, Demand Management, MRP/MRP Live, Capacity Planning, Production Orders, and Repetitive Manufacturing.
- Design and implement end-to-end manufacturing planning solutions aligned with semiconductor or high-tech manufacturing processes.
- Translate business requirements into functional specifications (FS) and WRICEF objects.
- Optimize MRP performance, planning strategies, and lead times.
- Support shop floor operations including production order confirmations and variance analysis.
- Troubleshoot production planning issues and perform root cause analysis to drive continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including MM, WM/EWM, SD, QM, PM, and FI/CO.
- Support integrations with MES systems, PLM tools, and third-party planning applications.
- Participate in SAP S/4HANA transformation projects including greenfield and brownfield implementations.
- Provide L2/L3 production support including incident resolution and change management.
- Prepare and execute unit testing, integration testing, and UAT.
- Develop user training materials and conduct workshops for business users.
- Ensure compliance with SOX, audit requirements, and IT governance standards.
- Strong hands-on experience in SAP PP configuration and support.
- Proven experience with Variant Configuration.
- In-depth knowledge of MRP, production orders, and capacity planning.
- Experience in discrete manufacturing environments, preferably semiconductor or high-tech industries.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing business processes.
- Experience with SAP ECC 6.0 and/or SAP S/4HANA PP.
- Experience with Demand Driven MRP (DDMRP).
- Exposure to advanced planning tools such as PP/DS or APO.
- Knowledge of MES integrations in semiconductor manufacturing environments.
- Basic ABAP debugging skills for functional troubleshooting.
- Experience working in global manufacturing environments.
- SAP PP certification preferred.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills with both technical and business stakeholders.
- Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, global project environments.
- Proactive mindset with strong attention to detail.
- Bachelor s or Master s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Supply Chain, or related field.
Salary : $75 - $80