Lead SAP PPDS Solution Consultant
Emerald Advantage Concepts LLC, Troy, MI, United States
SAP PP/DS Lead Consultant (Manufacturing | Automotive)
Location:
Troy, MI 48098 (Onsite preferred; Remote EST/CST considered with occasional travel)
Overview We are seeking a highly experienced SAP PP/DS Lead Consultant to support a major manufacturing client. This role requires deep expertise in Production Planning & Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS) within SAP S/4HANA, strong communication skills, and the ability to lead end‑to‑end implementations in an onshore/offshore delivery model.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and deliver end‑to‑end SAP PP/DS implementations, from initiation through go‑live.
Translate business requirements into functional designs and communicate effectively with onshore/offshore teams.
Implement and optimize Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling processes including:
Interactive planning
Detailed scheduling
Pegging
Planning board
Constraint‑based planning
Model mix planning
Multilevel scheduling & scheduling
Support cross‑functional E2E Supply Chain processes (Procurement, Manufacturing, Logistics, Inventory).
Ensure planning accuracy using Cross‑Location Planning, Automated Responses, Multi‑Level Constraint Planning, Sub‑Daily Buckets, and Time‑Dependent Safety Stock.
Present complex technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
Collaborate with global teams and maintain high accuracy and attention to detail.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
10–15 years of experience in Manufacturing or Automotive industries.
Strong hands‑on experience with SAP PP/DS (embedded or DSC Edition).
Experience implementing SAP ePP/DS in discrete manufacturing environments.
Must have Optimizer experience.
Experience working in an onshore/offshore delivery model.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proven ability to lead teams and collaborate across multiple levels of an organization.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Automotive manufacturing or Repetitive manufacturing.
Familiarity with DSC Edition PP/DS (side‑car system integrated via CIF).
Strong understanding of SAP S/4HANA Advanced Planning.
Work Model
100% onsite preferred in Troy, MI.
Remote candidates in EST or CST considered with occasional travel to Michigan or Mexico (based on project milestones).
Why This Role Stands Out
High‑impact role supporting a major manufacturing transformation.
Opportunity to lead complex PP/DS optimization initiatives.
Work with advanced SAP S/4HANA planning technologies.
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Location:
Troy, MI 48098 (Onsite preferred; Remote EST/CST considered with occasional travel)
Overview We are seeking a highly experienced SAP PP/DS Lead Consultant to support a major manufacturing client. This role requires deep expertise in Production Planning & Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS) within SAP S/4HANA, strong communication skills, and the ability to lead end‑to‑end implementations in an onshore/offshore delivery model.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and deliver end‑to‑end SAP PP/DS implementations, from initiation through go‑live.
Translate business requirements into functional designs and communicate effectively with onshore/offshore teams.
Implement and optimize Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling processes including:
Interactive planning
Detailed scheduling
Pegging
Planning board
Constraint‑based planning
Model mix planning
Multilevel scheduling & scheduling
Support cross‑functional E2E Supply Chain processes (Procurement, Manufacturing, Logistics, Inventory).
Ensure planning accuracy using Cross‑Location Planning, Automated Responses, Multi‑Level Constraint Planning, Sub‑Daily Buckets, and Time‑Dependent Safety Stock.
Present complex technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
Collaborate with global teams and maintain high accuracy and attention to detail.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
10–15 years of experience in Manufacturing or Automotive industries.
Strong hands‑on experience with SAP PP/DS (embedded or DSC Edition).
Experience implementing SAP ePP/DS in discrete manufacturing environments.
Must have Optimizer experience.
Experience working in an onshore/offshore delivery model.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proven ability to lead teams and collaborate across multiple levels of an organization.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Automotive manufacturing or Repetitive manufacturing.
Familiarity with DSC Edition PP/DS (side‑car system integrated via CIF).
Strong understanding of SAP S/4HANA Advanced Planning.
Work Model
100% onsite preferred in Troy, MI.
Remote candidates in EST or CST considered with occasional travel to Michigan or Mexico (based on project milestones).
Why This Role Stands Out
High‑impact role supporting a major manufacturing transformation.
Opportunity to lead complex PP/DS optimization initiatives.
Work with advanced SAP S/4HANA planning technologies.
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