Position SAP Production Planning (PP)
Primary Location: Saint Louis, MO - Onsite preferred Remote okay
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Architect with deep expertise in SAP Production Planning (PP) to join our team. The ideal candidate will have 12 16 years of experience and will work in a hybrid model during day shifts. This role does not require travel. The Senior Architect will be responsible for designing and implementing innovative SAP PP solutions that align with business objectives and enhance operational efficiency.
Responsibilities:
Design and implement SAP PP solutions to meet business requirements and improve production process efficiency.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze requirements, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for all SAP PP processes and configurations.
Provide expert guidance and support to the development team during implementation.
Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure optimal functionality.
Conduct regular assessments of existing systems to identify areas for improvement and implement enhancements.
Stay updated with the latest SAP PP technologies and trends.
Facilitate workshops and training sessions to enhance team understanding of SAP PP tools and methodologies.
Ensure data integrity and security by implementing best practices and compliance standards.
Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, timelines, and deliverables.
Optimize production planning models and reporting capabilities to support strategic decision-making.
Provide technical recommendations for system upgrades and new technology adoption.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement through feedback and innovation.
Qualifications:
Experience in SAP configuration for Production Process & Operations
Minimum of 2 full life cycle implementation experiences
Expertise in configuring and managing functionality including Process Orders, Order Settlements, Contracts/Agreements, Material Costing, BOMs, and Production Resources/Recipes
Strong understanding of material configuration structure
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Results-oriented with strong problem-solving capabilities
Solid understanding of integration points between SAP PP and other modules like FI, MM, and Costing
Ability to define complex business requirements and translate them into SAP configuration or development solutions
Good understanding of material and batch classification structure
Ability to collaborate with process experts to develop and document business requirements
Experience writing functional design specifications for custom development in SAP PP
SAP BW experience is a plus but not required
Extensive knowledge in system configuration to meet business requirements
Ability to analyze, replicate, and resolve issues
Experience conducting workshops to identify technical gaps and design solutions
Strong knowledge of end-to-end processes including inventory management, batch management, and warehouse setup
Familiarity with integration of SAP processes with third-party applications
Experience with reporting tools and KPI development
Ability to execute and monitor recurring monthly process activities and communicate status to stakeholders
Maintain process documentation and track functionality changes
Develop functional design specifications for custom development
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve technical and process issues