SAP ePPDS Consultant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee the deployment and maintenance of SAP ePPDS solutions within SAP S/4HANA frameworks.

• Work closely with business and IT teams to collect requirements and provide SAP-driven planning and scheduling solutions.

• Perform implementation evaluations and assess current ePPDS deployments.

• Spot enhancement opportunities, address issues, and suggest process enhancements.

• Set up ePPDS features such as heuristic-based planning, optimizer-driven planning, block planning, and capacity leveling.

• Refine master data including resource capacities, production versions, PDS, and PPMs.

• Integrate ePPDS with SAP PP, MM, SD, and EWM systems.

• Offer expertise in order-based and time-continuous scheduling, pegging strategies, and alert monitoring.

• Assist with integration scenarios between SAP S/4HANA and ePPDS.

• Diagnose and fix system issues.

• Conduct training sessions for users.

• Create documentation that outlines system configurations, business processes, and best practices.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 5 years of experience in SAP PP/DS deployment and support, with a focus on embedded PP/DS within SAP S/4HANA.

• In-depth knowledge of SAP S/4HANA ePPDS, including DS Board, PP/DS Optimizer, Planning Procedures, and Interactive Planning.

• Familiarity with SAP S/4HANA integration and the pertinent interfaces and data transfer methods utilized in ePPDS implementations.

• Strong grasp of production planning workflows, including Make-to-Order (MTO), Make-to-Stock (MTS), and Repetitive Manufacturing.

• Practical experience with heuristics, capacity leveling, and scheduling approaches.

• Proven track record in evaluating existing ePPDS implementations, identifying areas for improvement, resolving issues, and promoting process enhancements.

• Comprehensive knowledge of SAP PP/MM and its integration with EWM.

• Exceptional problem-solving capabilities and the ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.

• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies is an advantage.

• SAP PP/DS certification is desirable.

• Experience in industry-specific sectors such as Automotive, Consumer Goods, Chemicals, or Manufacturing is a plus.

• Familiarity with SAP IBP and SAP APO is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.

• Flexible work arrangements and a supportive work environment.

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.