Subject Matter Expert - SAP PP

About River

River is a design company building multi-utility products. Our flagship product River Indie #SUVofScooters, is designed to help you get things done. Engineered to be a dependable ally on your road to success.

We're a 1000+ team headquartered in Bengaluru – backed by marquee international investors, with mobility-focused funds linked to Yamaha Motors, Al-Futtaim Automotive Group, Toyota VC, Trucks Venture Capital, Mitsui & Co. Ltd, Marubeni Ventures Inc., Lowercarbon Capital, and Maniv Mobility.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the functional SME for SAP PP and provide comprehensive end-to-end support for Production Planning processes
• Gather, analyze, and translate complex business requirements into effective SAP PP solutions
• Configure and enhance SAP PP functionalities including: Material Master, Bill of Materials (BOM), Work Centers, Routings, Production Versions, Production Orders, MRP, Shop Floor Control
• Lead initiatives for production planning, manufacturing execution, and process optimization
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including MM, QM, SD, PM, and FI/CO to ensure seamless integration
• Perform advanced system configuration, testing, defect resolution, and deployment activities
• Facilitate workshops, fit-gap analysis, and solution design sessions with business users to drive alignment
• Prepare detailed functional specifications and coordinate with technical teams for developments, enhancements, interfaces, and reports
• Support integration with MES or other manufacturing applications where applicable
• Manage incident resolution, conduct root cause analysis, and spearhead continuous improvement initiatives
• Develop user documentation, conduct comprehensive training sessions, and provide knowledge transfer to business users
• Ensure adherence to SAP best practices and organizational standards while fostering a culture of collaboration and teamwork
• Deliver effective SAP PP solutions that meet business requirements and enhance production planning efficiency
• Achieve high levels of user satisfaction through effective support and training initiatives
• Drive continuous improvement in production processes leading to measurable increases in productivity and cost savings
• Foster strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and collaboration across teams
• Maintain compliance with SAP best practices and enhance the overall quality of SAP PP implementations

Ideal Candidate

• 8–12 years of SAP PP functional experience, with strong understanding of manufacturing business processes
• Strong configuration expertise in SAP PP
• Hands-on experience with: MRP, Production Orders, BOM, Routing, Work Centers, Capacity Planning, Production Execution
• Experience in SAP Fiori and/or SAP S/4HANA cloud
• Knowledge of PP integration with MM, QM, SD, PM, and FI/CO
• Experience in support, enhancements, implementation, and rollout projects
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills