SAP Solutions Architect - Production Planning (PP)

SAP Solution Architect - Production Planning (PP)

Location: Exton, PA - 3 days a week onsite

Duration: 12+ months

W2 only

The Senior Solution Architect, D&T, SAP Production Planning collaborates with Production & Operations to define, deliver, and support D&T-enabled business solutions. This role leads the design, implementation, and support of SAP S/4HANA Production Planning (PP) with hands-on configuration expertise in MRP, BOMs, routings, work centers, and production orders. The position ensures seamless integration with MES, QM, and EWM to enable end-to-end manufacturing execution. Responsible for full lifecycle delivery, including requirements, fit-gap, testing, and go-live support, the role drives process optimization, continuous improvement, and operational excellence in fast-paced manufacturing environments.

• Partner with Production, Operations, and Supply Chain stakeholders to understand strategic objectives and translate business needs into scalable SAP S/4HANA Production Planning solutions.
• Lead the definition, documentation, and validation of detailed business and functional requirements, recommending best practices and optimal system solutions.
• Provide deep functional and technical expertise in SAP S/4HANA Production Planning (PP), with integration knowledge across QM, MM, EWM, and MES/shop floor systems.
• Spearhead the mapping of business requirements to robust technical architectures, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards and digital strategy.
• Oversee the design, configuration, testing, and delivery of SAP S/4HANA PP functionality to meet defined business outcomes.
• Ensure seamless integration between SAP S/4HANA and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) for real-time production execution and data synchronization.
• Stay current with SAP S/4HANA releases and innovations, leveraging new capabilities to enhance manufacturing processes. Strong SAP HANA technical knowledge is preferred.
• Provide leadership in project execution, including work allocation, cross-functional coordination, performance management, and outcome-driven delivery.
• Solve complex system and process challenges using broad functional and technical expertise.
• Provide system support and maintenance aligned with the SAP S/4HANA Service Delivery model, company policies, and regulatory requirements (including SOX and FDA GMP where applicable).
• Create and maintain system lifecycle documentation, including SOPs, SOIs, functional specifications, and job aids in accordance with company governance standards.
• Participate in and adhere to formal Change Control processes.
• Support and contribute to Lean Sigma and continuous improvement initiatives to achieve operational performance targets.
• Ensure compliance with company safety, quality, and regulatory policies at all times.
• Operate effectively within a global, virtual environment, prioritizing tasks and delivering results in high-pressure situations.

Education:

• Bachelor s degree Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field or equivalent experience

Requirements:

• Deep functional and technical expertise in SAP S/4HANA Production Planning (PP) and Execution, including MRP, BOMs, routings, work centers, production orders, and capacity planning.
• Working knowledge of Quality Management (QM) including inspection planning, quality notifications, non-conformance processes, and integration with production will be a plus.
• Working knowledge of Extended Warehouse Management (EWM), including production supply, staging, and warehouse integration with manufacturing processes will be a plus.
• Strong understanding of cross-functional integration between PP, QM, EWM, MM, and related modules.
• Experience with SAP configuration (IMG), enhancements, testing, and system integration.
• Good understanding (exposure level) of Quality Management (QM) and Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) modules, particularly their integration touchpoints with Production Planning.
• Knowledge of cross-functional integration between PP and related modules such as MM, QM and EWM.
• Experience with SAP configuration (IMG), functional specifications, testing (SIT/UAT), and system integration.