Functional Head SAP PP

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced SAP PP Functional Head to lead Production Planning digital transformation initiatives, SAP implementations, and process optimisation programmes. The role will be responsible for driving SAP PP strategy, solution design, system enhancements, and business process improvements across manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate should possess strong expertise in Production Planning, Manufacturing Execution, Supply Chain processes, and SAP PP integration with other SAP modules.

Key Responsibilities

SAP Leadership & Strategy

• Define and drive the SAP PP roadmap aligned with business and manufacturing objectives.
• Partner with production, supply chain, procurement, and IT stakeholders to identify digital transformation opportunities.
• Recommend and implement best practices for production planning, scheduling, capacity planning, and manufacturing excellence.
• Lead SAP PP governance, process standardisation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

SAP PP Solution Delivery

• Lead end-to-end SAP PP implementations, rollouts, upgrades, and support initiatives.
• Oversee solution design, configuration, system enhancements, and integration with SAP MM, QM, PM, SD, and FICO modules.
• Ensure successful delivery of projects within timelines, quality standards, and business objectives.
• Review and optimise production planning processes to improve efficiency and system utilisation.

Business Process Excellence

• Analyse manufacturing and planning processes to identify automation and optimisation opportunities.
• Drive improvements in production scheduling, MRP, demand planning, capacity planning, and shop-floor execution.
• Ensure effective documentation of business processes and SAP solutions.
• Monitor system performance and ensure high user adoption across manufacturing locations.

Team & Stakeholder Management

• Lead and mentor SAP PP consultants and cross-functional project teams.
• Conduct user training programmes and capability-building initiatives.
• Collaborate with business leaders to prioritise enhancements and resolve critical issues.
• Manage external SAP partners and implementation vendors.

Required Skills

• Strong expertise in SAP PP configuration, implementation, and support.
• Hands-on experience in Production Planning, MRP, Capacity Planning, Demand Management, Production Orders, and Shop Floor Control.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing and process industry operations.
• Experience integrating SAP PP with MM, QM, PM, SD, and FICO modules.
• Expertise in SAP implementation, rollout, migration, and transformation projects.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and project management capabilities.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in manufacturing, paper, textiles, chemicals, FMCG, or process industries.
• 10-15 years of experience
• Exposure to SAP S/4HANA implementation or migration projects.
• Experience managing multi-location manufacturing operations.
• Knowledge of Industry 4.0, digital manufacturing, and production analytics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Operations, Supply Chain, or related discipline.
• Master's degree (MBA/Operations/IT) preferred.
• SAP PP Certification preferred.

Key Success Metrics

• Successful SAP implementation and enhancement delivery.
• Improvement in production planning efficiency and system utilisation.
• User satisfaction and adoption levels.
• Reduction in planning cycle time and operational bottlenecks.
• Successful digitisation and process automation initiatives.