SAP PP Consultant

Role: SAP Production Planning Consultant

Location: Fairfield, NJ

Must Have:

Ø  Deep SAP PP Expertise: Proven experience in reviewing and optimizing SAP Production Planning configurations, with a strong focus on multi-brand environments (especially MAP brand).

Ø  Manufacturing Process Knowledge: Ability to analyze end-to-end manufacturing processes, identify gaps between current practices and industry best practices, and recommend scalable, optimized solutions.

Ø  Shop floor & Execution Understanding: Hands-on knowledge of shop floor operations and manufacturing execution processes to effectively support business users.

Ø  Strategic Roadmap Development: Capability to design and implement a SAP PP roadmap aligned with organizational growth plans and acquisition strategies.

Ø  Cross-Module Impact Assessment: Experience collaborating with internal teams and SAP COE to evaluate and manage impacts on other SAP modules during major changes or enhancements.

Ø  Strong Communication & Stakeholder Management: Ability to engage with business and technical teams, clearly articulate recommendations, and drive consensus.

   Good-To-Have:

Ø  Integration Knowledge: Familiarity with related SAP modules (MM, SD, QM, CO) and their interdependencies with PP.

Ø  Industry Best Practices: Exposure to advanced manufacturing methodologies such as Lean, JIT, or Industry 4.0 concepts.

Ø  Change Management Skills: Experience in guiding organizations through process transformation and system enhancements.

Ø  Reporting & Analytics: Ability to leverage SAP tools for performance monitoring and KPI reporting.

Ø  Experience in Multi-Brand or Global Roll outs: Understanding of complexities in scaling

Ø  Skills required: Digital: SAP Business objects Data Services