SAP PP (Production Planning)
SAP PP (Production Planning) is a module of the SAP ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system that is used to plan and manage manufacturing processes. It is used to manage the entire production process, from planning and scheduling to execution and monitoring. Here is a breakdown of the main details:
Key Components of SAP PP:
Master Data:
Material Master: Stores all data on the materials used in production, such as material types, descriptions, and units of measurement.
Bill of Materials (BOM): A list of the components required to manufacture a final product. It specifies the links between raw resources and finished goods.
Routing: Determines the order of operations necessary to make a product. It provides information such as work centers, operating hours, and production resources.
Work Centres: Areas of a plant where work is done, such as machines or assembly lines. It contains capacity and schedule information.
Planning:
Demand Management entails forecasting and preparing for future production needs based on client orders or market demand.
MRP (Material Requirements Planning): Determines the quantity and timing of material requirements to guarantee that raw materials are available for production and finished goods are ready for delivery.
Production orders are used to plan, carry out, and control production activities. It comprises information about order quantities, production dates, and resource requirements.
Benefits of SAP PP:
- Improved Production Efficiency: Optimizes production schedules and resource utilization.
- Enhanced Forecast Accuracy: Provides tools for accurate demand forecasting and planning.
- Better Inventory Management: Reduces excess inventory and stockouts by aligning production with demand.
- Increased Visibility: Provides real-time insights into production performance and status.
Implementation Considerations:
- Customization: SAP PP can be tailored to fit specific business processes and requirements.
- Integration: Proper integration with other SAP modules and external systems is crucial for seamless operations.
- Training: Adequate training for users is essential to ensure effective use of the SAP PP module.
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- Minimum 5-8 years of SAP PP (Production Planning) and QM (Quality Management) and must have independently handled 2 end to end S4 HANA / ECC implementation projects.
- Experience in Roll outs / Upgrades / Conversion projects is preferable
- Knowledge in S / 4HANA and FIORI is must
- Knowledge in the Production planning related to – Sales and operation planning, Demand management, Repetitive (REM), Process industry, Discrete manufacturing, (make to order, make to stock, rework / reprocess, batch management, serial number management)
- Knowledge in the Quality management related to – Quality in sales, Procurement & Production, Quality certificates, quality notifications, quality control
- Also integration knowledge in Production Planning, Materials Management, Sales & Distribution, Finance, Costing / controlling.
Role Description
This is a full-time remote role for an SAP PP/ QM/ PM with Japanese speaking (JLPT). The SAP PP Consultant will be responsible for customizing, configuring, and testing SAP PP modules to support business processes. They will also design and implement solutions to optimize production planning and execution processes, liaise with stakeholders to understand system requirements, and provide technical support to end-users.
Minimum of 3.6 years of experience in a full cycle implementation as well as in support projects. Minimum of 3.6 years designing and configuring PP modules knowledge of the key integration points between the other SAP modules (MM and QM experience is an asset). Ability to multitask and manage multiple deliverables and projects at the same time Experience in a Professional Services or Distribution company is an asset Understanding of accounting business processes Ability to understand business processes from a customer perspective Ability to work in a team environment, effectively interacting with others Must be results oriented.
SAP PP consultant with hands-on experience with SAP production planning and production execution experience in consumer industry.
Expertise in MRP Planning, Capacity planning and scheduling, Production order management and all related master data definition/maintenance experience. Experience is using Fiori apps and educating users on the new features of the S4HANA
Experience in implementing minimum 2 SAP PP module with at least 1 S4 HANA project experience or certification in S4 HANA PP modules.
4+ years of SAP PP/QM experience and 2+ years of good domain experience in Variant Configuration and manufacturing
2. 2-3 end to end implementations & about 2 support projects in SAP
3. VC/PP/QM skills with experience gathering requirements, building FS, documenting test scripts and Training to users
4. Skills related to PP/QM master data, SAP batch Jobs, ABAP Debugging,
5. Analytical skills with business domain knowledge
Good English speaking capability.