Job ID: JOB_ID_3180524
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced SAP ePPDS (S4 Hana PPDS) Solution Architect for an immediate contract opening. The ideal candidate will possess deep, hands-on expertise in APO PPDS/ePPDS and a proven track record of designing and implementing end-to-end solutions in complex manufacturing environments. This role requires strong business acumen, excellent stakeholder management skills, and the ability to drive critical design discussions.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and facilitate all design workshops, requirements finalization, and design-freeze sessions with business stakeholders.
- Own the end-to-end solution design, encompassing:
- Plan / Schedule heuristics, PP/DS Optimizer (cost-based & constraint-based optimization, setup/sequence optimization, block planning).
- Detailed scheduling (DS Board, interactive planning, capacity leveling, pegging, alerts).
- Master data (PDS/PPM, resources, setup matrices, planning procedures).
- Integration via CIF with S/4HANA core modules (PP, MM, SD, QM, EWM) as applicable and any legacy/IBP interfaces.
- All planning strategies (MTO, MTS, Make-to-Order with variant configuration, Repetitive, etc.).
- Prepare and own the Solution Design Document (SDD), Functional Specifications, Configuration Rationales, and Optimizer Profiles.
- Perform fit-gap analysis and recommend best-practice PP/DS solutions; obtain ILMN sign-off on design-freeze.
- Provide detailed build instructions, configuration guides, and review checkpoints to the development/build team.
- Conduct design reviews and quality gates during the build phase; validate configurations and optimizer runs.
- Collaborate closely with the offshore team to ensure knowledge transfer and consistent delivery.
- Support hyper-care / go-live preparation and post-go-live optimization of PP/DS processes.
- Mentor ILMN and other partners from cross-functional work streams (as needed) on PP/DS best practices.
- Drive business conversations and demonstrate deep hands-on experience in APO PPDS/ePPDS.
- Successfully lead multiple ePPDS (S4 Hana PPDS) implementations.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum of 12 years of hands-on SAP APO PP/DS experience.
- Minimum of 3 years of S4 ePPDS experience, with at least 3-4 full lifecycle implementations, preferably in S/4HANA embedded PP/DS.
- Deep expertise in PP/DS Optimizer configuration, performance tuning, optimization profiles, and cost/penalty modeling.
- Strong experience in CIF integration, master-data governance (PDS, resources, setup groups), heuristics, and detailed scheduling strategies.
- Proven track record of owning solution design and design-freeze in complex manufacturing environments (discrete, process, or automotive preferred).
- Excellent stakeholder management and workshop facilitation skills; ability to translate business needs into optimal PP/DS designs.
- SAP PP/DS certification (or equivalent) is a strong plus, but not mandatory.
- Holistic Supply Chain knowledge for better cross-functional collaboration.
- Good communication skills (written & verbal) and ability to work effectively in a multi-vendor environment.
- Willingness to travel 40-50% as required.
This is an immediate need with a contract duration of 6 to 8 months. We are looking for a candidate who can start next week. The role is based in San Diego, CA, with remote work flexibility and travel requirements.
Special Requirements
Remote with 40 to 50% Travel
Compensation & Location
Salary: $75 – $95 per year (Estimated)
Location: San Diego, CA
Recruiter / Company – Contact Information
Recruiter / Employer: STM Consulting, Inc.
Email: shubham.jaiswal@consultstm.com
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