SAP PPDS

Expertise in managing core PP/PPDS Master Data: Products, Locations, Resources, Production Data Structures (PDS), BOMs, Work Centers/Routings, and Production Versions. Experience in specific industry sectors like Automotive, Pharma, or Discrete Manufacturing can be an advantage. Business Process Analysis: Collaborating with business stakeholders to gather, analyze, and map production planning and scheduling requirements to SAP S/4HANA solutions. System Configuration & Implementation: Designing, configuring, and customizing the SAP PP and embedded PPDS modules to meet specific business needs, including managing master data and planning parameters. Detailed Scheduling & Capacity Planning: Implementing and optimizing detailed scheduling, capacity planning, and production planning processes using PPDS heuristics and the detailed scheduling planning board. Integration: Ensuring seamless integration between S/4HANA PPDS and other SAP modules such as Materials Management (MM), Sales and Distribution (SD), Quality Management (QM), Finance and Controlling (FI/CO), and external systems like MES or IBP. Testing and Support: Developing and executing test plans (unit, integration, UAT), troubleshooting issues, and providing ongoing support and training to end-users. Documentation and Compliance: Creating comprehensive functional specifications, process documentation, and user manuals, while ensuring compliance with industry standards (e.g., GxP, SOX in relevant industries). Process Improvement: Continuously evaluating and improving planning and scheduling processes, leveraging S/4HANA innovations like Fiori apps and embedded analytics.