SAP PP/DS Lead (S/4HANA)

Quick Facts

• Role: SAP PP/DS Lead (S/4HANA)

• Focus: Production planning implementation across multiple plants

• Duration: Short-term project (up to 6 months)

Description

Lead the SAP PP/DS implementation on S/4HANA for production planning across several plants in Germany. You will combine leadership with hands-on PP/DS configuration, make key decisions on the resource model and planning strategy, and ensure implementation quality delivered by an external partner. You will also support cutover, be present on-site during critical phases (especially go-live), and support hypercare.

Responsibilities

• Lead SAP PP/DS implementation on S/4HANA across multiple plants: run fit-to-standard workshops with planners and drive key solution decisions

• Perform hands-on PP/DS configuration including heuristics, setup matrix, resource model, PDS, and planning board

• Provide functional oversight of the implementation partner and enforce delivery quality

• Prepare and execute cutover; be on-site during critical phases and during go-live

• Manage the “template at first plant, then rollout” approach to keep configuration consistent across all locations

Requirements

• Strong, hands-on experience in configuring and implementing SAP PP/DS

• Experience as a project lead or workstream lead on an SAP implementation in production or supply chain

• German language skills sufficient to run workshops and work with the client’s team

• Willingness to spend increased time on-site in Germany during critical project phases (including go-live)

Benefits

• Benefits package (private health insurance, sports card, group insurance)

• Free English lessons with a dedicated teacher

• Access to an extensive training library (soft and technical skills)

• Sports activities

• Team-building events, contests, and challenges