Principal SAP Production Planning Specialist
Core
Lead production planning process design and optimization in SAP S/4HANA, including demand management, MRP, capacity planning, and production order management, with a focus on manufacturing execution system (MES) integration and interface management.
Role type
Principal SAP Production Planning Specialist
Builds
Production schedules, material availability plans, and real-time data interfaces between SAP and shop floor systems.
Domain
Aerospace & Defense / SAP ERP / Manufacturing Execution Systems
Required skills
SAP S/4HANA, SAP Production Planning (PP), Demand Management, MRP, Capacity Planning, BOM configuration, Routing configuration, MES integration, Interface management, Production confirmations, Backflushing, Goods movements, Troubleshooting data inconsistencies
Preferred skills
SAP PMMO, Python, PowerShell, AWS, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Microservices, API management, ITIL
Technologies
SAP S/4HANA, MES, Python, PowerShell, AWS, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD
Responsibilities
Design and optimize production planning processes in SAP S/4HANA; Analyze planning run results and resolve material shortages; Manage interfaces and data flow between SAP and MES systems; Troubleshoot interface failures and production variances; Collaborate with supply chain and procurement teams to ensure material availability.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic leadership
