SAP Functional Consultant – Production at Sopra Steria

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We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior SAP Functional Expert – Production (PP) to lead, optimize, and expand our SAP Production Planning capabilities. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of discrete and process manufacturing processes, strong SAP PP configuration expertise, and a proven track record of driving end-to-end SAP project lifecycles and production transformations.

Key Responsibilities:
• Lead the design, configuration, testing, and implementation of SAP Production Planning (PP) and related modules (PP-PI, QM, and integration with MM, SD, and PM).
• Collaborate with business process owners to gather complex requirements and trans-late them into scalable SAP solutions.
• Drive global and regional SAP rollouts, upgrades, enhancements, and continuous im-provement initiatives in the production domain.
• Create detailed functional specifications for custom developments (RICEFW) and col-laborate closely with ABAP, Basis, and Integration teams.
• Define and optimize end-to-end manufacturing processes such as Material Requirement Planning (MRP), Shop Floor Execution, Capacity Planning, and Production Orders.
• Ensure proper integration with adjacent SAP modules and external manufacturing execu-tion systems (MES).
• Provide expert guidance, leadership, and mentoring to junior SAP functional analysts and cross-functional project teams.
• Lead incident, change, and project management activities, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality outputs.
• Maintain detailed documentation including process flows, configuration guides, func-tional designs, and training materials.
• Stay updated on SAP S/4HANA innovations and assess opportunities for system opti-mization and digital manufacturing transformation.
• Contribute during presales process and business growth

• • 10+ years of strong hands-on experience in SAP PP module with full-cycle implementa-tion and support project exposure. Experience in SAP S/4HANA is mandatory.
  • Deep understanding of manufacturing processes: discrete, repetitive, and process in-dustries.
  • Proven expertise in configuring key PP functionalities: MRP, production orders, rout-ings, BOMs, capacity planning, batch management, shop floor control.
  • Strong integration knowledge with MM (materials management), SD (sales and distribu-tion), QM (quality management), and PM (plant maintenance).
  • Solid experience preparing and validating functional specifications for enhancements and interfaces.
  • Excellent problem-solving, analytical thinking, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a multicultural, cross-functional team.
  • Experience working with SAP MES integration (e.g., SAP ME, SAP MII) or third-party MES systems.
  • Exposure to Agile/Scrum methodologies and project management tools.