Job Description :
Our client is seeking a seasoned SAP S / 4HANA PP Senior Consultant to drive the design and delivery of next-generation manufacturing and supply chain solutions across large-scale SAP transformation programs. This is a key role within our SAP Consulting and Delivery team in the UK, responsible for crafting innovative, value-driven SAP PP and Production Execution solutions while guiding clients through complex change journeys.
- Lead end-to-end delivery of the SAP S / 4HANA Production Planning (PP) and Production Execution (PE) solution across multiple industry sectors
- Own the solution design across Make-to-Stock, Make-to-Order, Repetitive, and Discrete manufacturing scenarios
- Conduct detailed discovery and explore design workshops with production managers, planners, and supply chain heads to define target operating models
- Define integration points with SAP MM, SD, QM, WM / EWM, IBP, and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
- Drive the adoption of S / 4 innovations such as Advanced Planning, MRP Live, Production Scheduling Board, and Embedded Analytics
- Support pre-sales solutioning - RFPs, RFIs, demos, and effort estimations for manufacturing-led SAP transformations
- Contribute to industry-specific solution templates (eg, automotive, industrial, consumer goods) with repeatable assets and accelerators
- Collaborate with technical architects, data migration teams, and change management experts to ensure holistic transformation success
- Lead and mentor a team of functional consultants and guide clients through business process enablement and deployment planning
Required Experience
Extensive years of SAP consulting experience with deep functional expertise in SAP PP and related modules2 full-cycle S / 4HANA greenfield and brownfield implementation programs in a manufacturing-intensive environment and at least one greenfield global rollout implementation programStrong hands on experience in S / 4HANA Production Planning, Demand Management, Shop Floor Control, MRP Live, and Work Center / Resource modellingExperience integrating SAP PP with MES systems, either via PI / PO, MII, or third-party manufacturing platformsPrevious leadership of SAP workstreams or cross-functional manufacturing solutions in a consulting / SI environmentDemonstrated capability in pre-sales or bid solutioning - especially for manufacturing-led S / 4 programsTechnical & Functional Skills
In-depth configuration knowledge of SAP PP, MRP, Routing / BOMs, Production Orders, Capacity Planning, and Demand ManagementUnderstanding of integration touchpoints with MM, SD, QM, PM, and MES interfacesFamiliarity with Fiori apps for shop floor operations and Embedded analytics for production KPIsExposure to SAP IBP, PP / DS, or advanced scheduling tools is highly desirableAwareness of industry manufacturing standards and regulatory compliance frameworks (GMP, ISO, etc.)Stakeholder & Soft Skills
Strong engagement skills with manufacturing stakeholders : Heads of Production, Plant Managers, and COOsAbility to translate complex operational processes into streamlined SAP-enabled solutionsExcellent communication, presentation, and storytelling skills - with comfort in C-level discussionsExperience managing diverse teams, mentoring junior consultants, and driving delivery excellenceMethodologies & Tools
Proven experience with SAP Activate and agile delivery modelsUse of Signavio, Solution Manager, JIRA / Confluence, and other project collaboration toolsFamiliarity with DevOps pipelines for functional delivery in SAP S / 4HANA programsCertifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or Information SystemsSAP Certified Application Associate - SAP S / 4HANA Manufacturing for Production Planning and ControlTOGAF, ITIL, or similar framework certifications (preferred for solution architecture exposure)