🚀 SAP S/4 Production Planning (PP) / MRP Consultant

SAP S/4 Production Planning (PP) / MRP Consultant

Vortex is seeking a highly experienced SAP S/4 Production Planning (PP) / MRP Consultant with extensive experience in Aerospace and Defense sector. The ideal candidate will bring extensive expertise in configuring and optimizing SAP PP and MRP processes, with a strong focus on make-to-order (MTO) and engineer-to-order (ETO) manufacturing environments. This role involves leveraging deep knowledge of production planning and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) functionalities within SAP S/4HANA to drive efficiency, compliance, and innovation in complex, regulated industries.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct business process analysis and blueprinting for SAP implementations or upgrades, focusing on ETO workflows involving variant configuration, project systems (PS) integration, and bills of materials (BOMs) for complex assemblies.
• Lead the re-design, configuration, and optimization of SAP’s PP module in MTO and ETO environments. Tailored the system to aerospace and defense requirements such as custom engineering, long-lead-time materials, and government compliance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, perform root-cause analysis, and implement targeted improvements.
• Optimize production planning processes, including demand management, capacity planning, and shop floor control, by leveraging advanced S/4HANA features such as embedded PP/DS (Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling).
• Configure and manage MRP runs in S/4HANA, including MRP Live for real-time planning, exception management, and integration with advanced analytics to handle the volatile demand and supply chain disruptions common in the aerospace and defense industries.
• Coach end-users and super-users on SAP PP functionalities, creating documentation and best practice guides specific to MTO/ETO manufacturing.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years of hands-on experience as an SAP PP Consultant, with at least 5 years focused on MTO and ETO processes in the aerospace and defense industry.
• Proven track record of full lifecycle SAP implementations (from blueprint to go-live) in S/4HANA environments, including at least 2-3 end-to-end projects in aerospace/defense.
• Deep expertise in SAP S/4HANA Planning and MRP capabilities, including MRP areas, lot-sizing procedures, procurement proposals, and integration with advanced planning systems for demand management.
• Strongly prefer a consultant with experience in project systems integration.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Consulting

Industries: Information Technology & Services and Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

Vortex Consulting is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.