Job Description

The Senior SAP PP/DS Business Analyst is responsible for leading and executing advanced Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS) activities within the SAP S/4HANA environment. This role ensures seamless integration between PPDS, IBP, and other SAP modules, supporting both strategic and tactical supply chain objectives.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

  • Works in a standard office environment utilizing standard office equipment.

  • Works in team and individual environments.

  • May work weekends and overtime when necessary.

  • Ability to travel as needed, both domestic and international.

    • ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Lead the configuration, implementation, and support of SAP PPDS, including master data management, transaction data flows, heuristics, and optimizer functionalities.

  • Design and optimize detailed scheduling processes to improve lead times, on-time delivery, and resource utilization.

  • Integrate PPDS with IBP and S/4HANA, ensuring smooth data flow and process alignment.

  • Manage CIF (Core Interface) activities and data wipe procedures to enable new test environments.

  • Oversee planning horizons, planned and production orders, and SYPP (Supply Planning) processes.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure integration with SAP PP, QM, MM, SD, and FICO modules.

  • Provide expertise in SAP support, rollout, and implementation projects, including interface management with third-party applications.

  • Develop and execute unit tests (UT), integration tests (IT/SIT), and user acceptance tests (UAT).

  • Prepare functional specification documents (FSD) and test scripts for custom developments.

  • Directly interact with business users and stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver solutions.

  • Support IDOC (Intermediate Document) processing and troubleshooting.

  • Demonstrate flexibility to work across different time zones and travel internationally as required.

    • REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Minimum 13 years of hands-on experience with SAP PPDS and related modules.

  • Deep expertise in SAP S/4HANA, PPDS configuration, and integration with IBP.

  • Strong understanding of SAP master data, transaction flows, and detailed scheduling heuristics.

  • Experience with CIF, data wipes, and test environment setup.

  • Proven ability to work on SAP support, rollout, and implementation projects.

  • Knowledge of integration points with SAP PP, QM, MM, SD, and FICO.

  • Experience with interface management and third-party application integration.

  • Proficiency in preparing FSDs, test scripts, and conducting UT, IT/SIT, and UAT.

  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills for direct interaction with business users and heads.

  • Willingness to work flexible hours and travel as needed.

    • PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Experience with IDOCs and SAP interface troubleshooting.

  • Ability to deliver innovative solutions in a fast-paced, global environment.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

    • DESIRABLE SKILLS:

  • Project management

  • Team lead

    • EDUCATION:

    Essential:

  • Bachelor or equivalent in Computer Science or IT

    • Desirable:

  • SAP certifications (SAP S/4HANA Production Planning and Manufacturing (PP/PPDS), SAP S/4HANA Business Process Integration (BPI), etc.)

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