SAP PP Functional Consultant

Role Summary:

Client is seeking an experienced SAP PP Functional Consultant (S/4HANA) to support and optimize our manufacturing and aftermarket service operations. This role focuses primarily on SAP PP configuration within a discrete, engineer‑to‑order and make‑to‑order environment. Experience in SAP PM and/or SAP QM is beneficial and considered a strong plus. 

Responsibilities:

• Perform hands-on SAP configuration across PP (primary), with exposure to PM or QM considered a plus.
• Analyze and improve ETO/MTO manufacturing workflows and aftermarket service‑to‑repair operations.
• Gather and document detailed business requirements from Engineering, Operations, Service Centers, Supply Chain, and Quality teams.
• Map complex manufacturing, repair, and compliance requirements to SAP functionality to ensure regulatory adherence and operational efficiency.
• Support and lead SAP S/4HANA implementations, upgrades, integrations, and global rollouts.
• Develop test plans and execute unit, integration, and UAT testing aligned with Client quality standards.
• Provide post‑go‑live support for manufacturing and repair processes, troubleshoot issues, and implement enhancements.
• Create and deliver user documentation, work instructions, and training for manufacturing and service center teams.
• Monitor SAP performance, identify gaps, and drive continuous improvement across shop floors and service centers.
• Stay current with SAP innovations and best practices related to discrete manufacturing, engineered products, and service repair/MRO.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Supply Chain, or a related field. Work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 15+ years of SAP experience with a primary focus on PP.
• Hands‑on SAP configuration experience supporting discrete manufacturing and service/repair (MRO) environments.
• Deep knowledge of production master data, routings, BOMs, variant configuration, production orders, and shop floor execution.
• Strong understanding of service/repair workflows including service orders, equipment master, notifications, and refurbishment.
• Experience with quality, compliance, traceability, and ISO‑driven environments.
• Ability to translate business requirements into SAP solutions and clearly communicate across technical and business teams.
• Experience in global SAP projects using Agile or Waterfall methodologies.
• Strong documentation, testing, and training capabilities.

Preferred:

• Experience in industrial equipment, flow control, rotating equipment, oil & gas, or similar manufacturing/service industries.
• SAP S/4HANA implementation experience with PP. PM or QM is preferred.
• Advanced understanding of ETO/MTO processes and aftermarket service models.
• Experience integrating SAP with MES, PLM, or shop floor technologies.
• Familiarity with Client’s pump, valve, and seal product lines.
• Strong ability to work with global cross‑functional teams and adapt to evolving requirements.