SAP PP Architect Discrete Manufacturing

SAP PP Architect Discrete Manufacturing

Posted 1 week ago by Vinsari LLC

Negotiable
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Remote
Remote

Summary: The SAP PP Architect for Discrete Manufacturing is responsible for leading solution design, architecture, and implementation for a large-scale federal program. This role requires extensive experience in SAP Production Planning and manufacturing processes, along with strong leadership and collaboration skills. The ideal candidate will drive SAP S/4HANA transformations and ensure compliance with federal standards. The position is remote and focuses on delivering scalable SAP solutions in discrete manufacturing environments.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead end-to-end SAP PP solution architecture and design for discrete manufacturing environments.
  • Analyze business requirements and translate them into scalable SAP solutions aligned with federal compliance standards.
  • Design and configure SAP PP processes including:
    • Demand Management
    • Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
    • Production Orders
    • Capacity Planning
    • Shop Floor Control
    • Production Scheduling
    • Repetitive and Discrete Manufacturing
  • Collaborate with SAP MM, SD, QM, EWM, PM, and FI/CO teams to ensure seamless integration across business processes.
  • Lead SAP S/4HANA transformation initiatives and manufacturing process optimization efforts.
  • Provide architectural guidance for system enhancements, integrations, data migration, and testing activities.
  • Conduct fit-gap workshops and recommend best-practice SAP solutions.
  • Support system integration testing (SIT), user acceptance testing (UAT), and production deployment activities.
  • Mentor functional consultants and provide technical leadership across project teams.
  • Develop functional specifications and review technical designs for custom developments.
  • Support production issues, root-cause analysis, and continuous process improvements.

Key Skills:

  • 10+ years of SAP PP consulting experience.
  • 5+ years serving as SAP Solution Architect or SAP PP Lead Architect.
  • Strong expertise in Discrete Manufacturing business processes.
  • Multiple full lifecycle SAP implementations, including SAP S/4HANA projects.
  • Deep knowledge of:
    • Production Planning (PP)
    • Manufacturing Execution Processes
    • MRP
    • Production Orders
    • Routing
    • Bills of Material (BOM)
    • Work Centers
    • Capacity Planning
    • Demand Planning
  • Experience integrating SAP PP with:
    • SAP MM
    • SAP SD
    • SAP QM
    • SAP PM
    • SAP EWM
    • SAP FI/CO
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing master data and production planning strategies.
  • Experience leading client workshops and executive-level discussions.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Salary (Rate): £72

City: undetermined

Country: USA

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

SAP PP Architect Discrete Manufacturing

Location: Remote (USA)
Duration: Long-Term Contract
Employment Type: Contract / Consulting

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced SAP PP Architect with deep expertise in Discrete Manufacturing to lead solution design, architecture, and implementation activities for a large-scale federal program. The ideal candidate will possess extensive hands-on experience in SAP Production Planning (PP), manufacturing business processes, and SAP S/4HANA transformations. This role requires strong functional and architectural leadership skills, along with the ability to collaborate with business stakeholders, technical teams, and project leadership.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end SAP PP solution architecture and design for discrete manufacturing environments.
  • Analyze business requirements and translate them into scalable SAP solutions aligned with federal compliance standards.
  • Design and configure SAP PP processes including:
    • Demand Management
    • Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
    • Production Orders
    • Capacity Planning
    • Shop Floor Control
    • Production Scheduling
    • Repetitive and Discrete Manufacturing
  • Collaborate with SAP MM, SD, QM, EWM, PM, and FI/CO teams to ensure seamless integration across business processes.
  • Lead SAP S/4HANA transformation initiatives and manufacturing process optimization efforts.
  • Provide architectural guidance for system enhancements, integrations, data migration, and testing activities.
  • Conduct fit-gap workshops and recommend best-practice SAP solutions.
  • Support system integration testing (SIT), user acceptance testing (UAT), and production deployment activities.
  • Mentor functional consultants and provide technical leadership across project teams.
  • Develop functional specifications and review technical designs for custom developments.
  • Support production issues, root-cause analysis, and continuous process improvements.

Required Qualifications

  • 10+ years of SAP PP consulting experience.
  • 5+ years serving as SAP Solution Architect or SAP PP Lead Architect.
  • Strong expertise in Discrete Manufacturing business processes.
  • Multiple full lifecycle SAP implementations, including SAP S/4HANA projects.
  • Deep knowledge of:
    • Production Planning (PP)
    • Manufacturing Execution Processes
    • MRP
    • Production Orders
    • Routing
    • Bills of Material (BOM)
    • Work Centers
    • Capacity Planning
    • Demand Planning
  • Experience integrating SAP PP with:
    • SAP MM
    • SAP SD
    • SAP QM
    • SAP PM
    • SAP EWM
    • SAP FI/CO
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing master data and production planning strategies.
  • Experience leading client workshops and executive-level discussions.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • SAP S/4HANA Manufacturing Certification.
  • Experience supporting U.S. Federal Government projects.
  • Familiarity with federal compliance, security, and governance requirements.
  • Experience with SAP Digital Manufacturing (DM), MES integrations, or Industry 4.0 initiatives.
  • Knowledge of SAP IBP, PP/DS, and Advanced Planning capabilities.
  • Experience with Agile and SAP Activate methodologies.

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, or related field.
  • Master's degree preferred.

Required Work Authorization

  • Ability to pass background investigation and federal security requirements if needed.

Key Skills

SAP PP | SAP S/4HANA | Discrete Manufacturing | MRP | Production Planning | Shop Floor Control | Capacity Planning | BOM | Routing | Work Centers | SAP MM | SAP SD | SAP QM | SAP PM | SAP EWM | SAP FI/CO | SAP Architecture | Federal Projects | Manufacturing Operations

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