SAP PPDS Consultant

Job Summary : We are seeking an experienced SAP PPDS Consultant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in SAP Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PPDS / ePPDS) , preferably in an S / 4HANA environment . This role involves working closely with business stakeholders to design, configure, and implement advanced planning solutions that optimize manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities :

Lead the implementation and support of SAP PPD S solutions in S / 4HAN A environments.

Collaborate with business and IT teams to gather requirements and provide the best SAP-based planning and scheduling solutions.

Configure PPDS functionalitie s such as heuristic-based planning, optimizer-based planning, block planning, and capacity leveling.

Optimize master data such as resource capacities, production versions, PDS (Production Data Structures), and PPMs (Production Process Models ).

Integrate PPDS with other SAP modules like PP, MM, SD, and EW M for seamless production planning.

Provide expertise in Order-based and Time-continuous Schedulin g, pegging strategies, and alert monitoring.

Support CIF (Core Interface ) integration between SAP ERP and PPDS.

Troubleshoot and resolve system issues, ensuring smooth business operations.

Conduct user training and create documentation for system configurations and processes.

Required Skills & Experience :

5+ year s of experience in SAP PPD S implementation and support.

Strong expertise in SAP S / 4HANA PPD S, including DS Board, PPDS Optimizer, Planning Procedures, and Interactive Plannin g.

Experience in CIF integratio n between SAP ECC / S4HANA and PPDS.

Solid understanding of production planning processe s, including Make-to-Order (MTO), Make-to-Stock (MTS), and Repetitive Manufacturin g.

Hands-on experience in heuristics, capacity leveling, and scheduling strategie s.

Strong knowledge of SAP PP / MM and integration with EW M.

Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in a dynamic environment

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Experience in Agile / Scrum methodologies is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications :

SAP PPDS certificatio n.

Experience with Industry-specific solution s such as Automotive, Consumer Goods, or Manufacturing.

Knowledge of SAP IBP (Integrated Business Planning ) and AP O (Advanced Planning & Optimization).