SAP e-PPDS Consultant

SAP e-PPDS Consultant | S/4 HANNA Transformation

My client, a leading global pharmaceutical company, is seeking an experienced SAP Production Planning Consultant to support a major S/4 HANNA transformation programme. This role will focus on delivering a harmonised set of processes for the Production Planning and Scheduling (PPDS) workstream using SAP e-PPDS, replacing legacy tools including CM25 and APO PPDS.

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver a standardised global S/4 HANNA template for the Production Planning stream, taking an adopt-not-adapt approach to ensure a smooth transition from SAP ECC.
Define business requirements for Scheduling and Production Planning, working closely with functional teams and system integrators to ensure accurate translation into the system build.
Support unit, system, and user acceptance testing (UAT), resolving design issues where necessary.
Collaborate with Process SMEs, Smart Manufacturing teams, and other stakeholders to ensure end-to-end alignment of planning processes across platforms, including integration with OMP Scheduling.
Contribute to the development of training materials and assist with change management to support effective user adoption.
Ensure that the programme delivers its intended business benefits through successful implementation of the new planning processes.

Key Skills & Experience:

10+ years hands-on experience with SAP Production Planning tools, specifically SAP APO PPDS and SAP e-PPDS (Embedded PPDS within S/4 HANNA).
Demonstrated success in S/4 HANNA global template deployments, preferably within the pharmaceutical or life sciences sectors.
Strong understanding of production planning and detailed scheduling processes in complex manufacturing environments.
Experience working in hybrid systems landscapes, including tools like OMP.
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.Apply now to join a high-impact transformation project at the forefront of pharmaceutical innovation