Job Description: SAP Production Planning (PP) Solution Architect / Functional Lead (SAP PP, ATP, SAP MM)
Houston, TX (Onsite)
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced SAP Production Planning (PP) Functional Lead/Solution Architect with strong expertise in SAP S/4HANA Production Planning, Advanced Available-to-Promise (aATP/ATP), and SAP Materials Management (MM). The ideal candidate will lead the design, implementation, and optimization of end-to-end planning and manufacturing processes, ensuring seamless integration across procurement, manufacturing, inventory, and order fulfillment.
This role requires deep business process knowledge, strong stakeholder management skills, and extensive experience delivering SAP S/4HANA manufacturing solutions. Key Responsibilities
SAP Production Planning (PP)
Design, configure, and implement SAP Production Planning solutions.
Configure and support
Material Master
Bill of Materials (BOM)
Routings
Production Versions
Work Centers
Production Orders
Process Orders
Repetitive Manufacturing
Configure and optimize MRP Live and Classic MRP.
Support Demand Management and Long-Term Planning.
Optimize production scheduling and capacity planning.
Support Engineering Change Management (ECM).
Improve manufacturing efficiency using SAP best practices. ATP / Advanced ATP (aATP)
Configure and optimize SAP ATP/aATP functionality.
Design and implement
Product Availability Check
Alternative-Based Confirmation (ABC)
Backorder Processing (BOP)
Product Allocation (PAL)
Release for Delivery
Improve order confirmation accuracy and customer delivery commitments.
Collaborate with Sales, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing teams to optimize order fulfillment. SAP Materials Management (MM)
Configure and support
Procurement
Purchasing
Inventory Management
Goods Receipt/Goods Issue
Stock Transfers
Physical Inventory
Vendor Master
Material Valuation
Optimize inventory levels and material availability.
Collaborate with warehouse and logistics teams to streamline material flow.
Integration
Responsibilities
Design and support integration between SAP PP and:
SAP MM
SAP SD
SAP EWM
SAP WM
SAP QM
SAP PM
SAP TM
SAP IBP (preferred)
MES systems
SAP BTP Integration Suite
SAP PI/PO
APIs, IDocs, and OData services Business Process Improvement
Analyze current manufacturing processes and recommend SAP best practices.
Improve production planning accuracy.
Optimize inventory management and material flow.
Reduce manufacturing cycle time.
Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
Identify opportunities for process automation.
Project
Responsibilities
Lead SAP S/4HANA implementation and transformation projects.
Conduct business process workshops.
Gather and document business requirements.
Prepare Functional Specifications.
Review Technical Specifications.
Support
Unit Testing
System Integration Testing (SIT)
User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
Execute cutover planning and go-live activities.
Provide Hypercare and Production Support.
Required
Skills
SAP Functional Expertise
SAP S/4HANA Production Planning (PP)
SAP Materials Management (MM)
SAP ATP / Advanced ATP (aATP)
MRP Live
Production Orders
Capacity Planning
Demand Management
Production Scheduling Integration Knowledge
Experience integrating SAP PP with:
SAP SD
SAP MM
SAP EWM
SAP WM
SAP QM
SAP PM
SAP TM
SAP IBP
SAP BTP Integration Suite
SAP PI/PO
APIs
IDocs
OData Required Experience
20+ years of SAP PP/MM experience.
3+ full lifecycle SAP implementation projects.
2+ SAP S/4HANA implementation or migration projects.
Experience with SAP ATP/aATP.
Strong understanding of manufacturing and supply chain processes.
Experience in High-Tech, Manufacturing, Consumer Products, Automotive, or Industrial Manufacturing industries.
Preferred
Qualifications
SAP S/4HANA Certification
SAP PP Certification
SAP MM Certification
Experience with SAP IBP
Experience with SAP Digital Manufacturing (DM)
Knowledge of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) Soft Skills
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Strong stakeholder management
