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Solution Architect Director
Riverside, CA (onsite)
3 Months Contract
Summary
Client is seeking an experienced SAP S/4HANA PPDS Solution Architect Director to lead the implementation, support, and optimization of production planning and detailed scheduling solutions. This role partners closely with business stakeholders and cross-functional teams to translate manufacturing requirements into scalable SAP PPDS solutions, ensuring seamless integration across the SAP landscape.
Key Responsibilities
Candidates who receive an offer will be required to successfully complete a background check and drug test as a condition of employment.
Solution Architect Director
Riverside, CA (onsite)
3 Months Contract
Summary
Client is seeking an experienced SAP S/4HANA PPDS Solution Architect Director to lead the implementation, support, and optimization of production planning and detailed scheduling solutions. This role partners closely with business stakeholders and cross-functional teams to translate manufacturing requirements into scalable SAP PPDS solutions, ensuring seamless integration across the SAP landscape.
Key Responsibilities
- Implement, configure, and support SAP S/4HANA PPDS solutions across client environments
- Design and support Production Planning and Quality Management processes within S/4HANA
- Collaborate with stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document manufacturing requirements
- Translate business needs into scalable functional and technical SAP PPDS solutions
- Develop and maintain functional/technical specifications, process flows, and solution architecture
- Configure PPDS capabilities including production planning, capacity planning, and detailed scheduling
- Ensure integration with SAP modules such as MM, SD, and WM
- Support SIT, UAT, and go-live activities
- Troubleshoot system issues and perform root-cause analysis for performance optimization
- Deliver user training, documentation, and post-go-live support
- Work independently and within global cross-functional teams
- 6 years of experience in SAP PP / QM
- 2 years of hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA PPDS
- Proven experience in PPDS implementation and support projects
- Experience migrating legacy planning tools to SAP S/4HANA
- Strong understanding of manufacturing, production planning, and scheduling processes
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse teams
- SAP S/4HANA PPDS
- Production Planning & Quality Management
- Detailed Scheduling & Capacity Planning
- SAP PPDS configuration and customization
- Integration with SAP MM, SD
- System testing and troubleshooting
- Functional and technical documentation
- Experience in discrete or batch manufacturing industries
- Exposure to SAP IBP or SAP APO PP/DS migration
- Knowledge of MES or shop floor system integration
- SAP S/4HANA PP or PPDS certification
- Basic knowledge of SAP Plant Maintenance and Warehouse Management