Project Role : Application Lead
Project Role Description : Lead the effort to design, build and configure applications, acting as the primary point of contact.
Must have skills : SAP S/4HANA Embedded Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (EPPDS)
Good to have skills : SAP PP Production Planning & Control Discrete Industries
Minimum 5 year(s) of experience is required
Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education

SAP Embedded PP/DS : Role Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled SAP Embedded PP/DS Consultant to join our digital supply chain transformation team. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in SAP S/4HANA embedded PP/DS functionalities, with hands-on experience in master data configuration, scheduling board features, and advanced planning topics such as shelf-life planning, subcontracting, intercompany processes, PP Optimizer, IBP–PP/DS integration, MRP Live, heuristics, and planning board customization. Key Responsibilities: • Lead the configuration and activation of PP/DS master data including PDS, resources, shifts, and planning versions. • Design and implement heuristic-based planning runs for automated, rule-driven production planning. • Develop pegging strategies and multilevel pegging logic for accurate component traceability. • Configure shelf-life planning heuristics and integrate batch expiry data into planning logic. • Implement subcontracting scenarios with and without production orders. • Support intercompany planning flows and deployment logic across global sites. • Integrate PP/DS with SAP IBP using CI-DS and RTI for real-time planning. • Align PP/DS with S/4HANA core modules (PP, MM, SD) for seamless data flow and execution. • Perform CIF integration and troubleshoot master/transactional data transfers. • Configure and execute MRP Live and PP/DS heuristics for finite and infinite planning scenarios. • Customize heuristic profiles and planning board profiles for business-specific requirements. • Customize interactive PP/DS planning boards (Gantt charts) for production planners. • Enhance visibility into order scheduling, capacity bottlenecks, and sequence-dependent setups. • Lead workshops, gather business requirements, and translate them into system designs. • Conduct training sessions and provide post-go-live hypercare and stabilization support. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery of PP/DS solutions. Required Skills & Experience: • Minimum 6–8 years of experience in SAP PP/DS (preferably embedded in S/4HANA). • Strong understanding of master data: Material Master, Work Centers, BOMs, Routings, Production Versions. • Proven experience in shelf-life planning, subcontracting, DS Optimizer, and intercompany processes. • Hands-on expertise in IBP–PP/DS integration and real-time planning. • Deep knowledge of MRP Live, heuristic configuration, and planning board customization. • Familiarity with SAP Fiori apps for PP/DS and capacity monitoring. • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Preferred Qualifications: • SAP Certifications in PP/DS or IBP. • APICS CPIM or PMP certification. • Experience in industries such as FMCG, Chemicals, Automotive, or Consumer Electronics.

15 years full time education

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