Lead SAP S/4HANA PP/PPDS Consultant

Job Title: Lead SAP S/4HANA PP/PPDS Consultant

Job Location: Fremont, CA

Job Type: Contract

Pay Range: $80.00hr - $85.00hr

Job Overview:

• Lead the transformation of SAP S/4HANA Production Planning (PP / PPDS) capabilities, integrating with Kinaxis Rapid Response to enable real-time, synchronized planning and execution across a complex semiconductor supply chain environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead SAP PP / PPDS workstream across Plan-to-Fulfill (P2F) processes.
• Drive design and implementation of Kinaxis (Demand, Supply, S&OP, Factory Planning).
• Define end-to-end planning-to-execution integration across SAP, MES, and PLM.
• Lead S/4HANA implementation lifecycle including design, build, test, cutover, and hypercare.
• Optimize planning through MRP, heuristics, and scheduling strategies.
• Align solutions with semiconductor constraints such as multi-stage BOMs and long lead times.
• Manage cross-functional teams across planning, manufacturing, and IT.

Requirements:

The successful candidate must possess the following functional and technical expertise:

• Strong expertise in SAP S/4HANA PP / PPDS configuration and solution design.
• Hands on experience in Variant Configuration.
• Hands-on experience with Kinaxis RapidResponse integration.
• Deep knowledge of MRP, production planning, and detailed scheduling.
• Proficiency with BOM, routings, production versions, and capacity planning.
• Experience integrating SAP with MM, SD, and QM modules as well as MES and PLM systems.
• Proven experience leading end-to-end S/4HANA transformation programs.
• Strong experience in UAT, cutover, and hypercare execution.
• Ability to design end-to-end planning processes (Plan-to-Fulfill).
• Experience in semiconductor or high-tech manufacturing environments.
• Understanding of multi-stage manufacturing flows and long lead-time supply chains.
• Strong stakeholder management skills across business and IT.
• Experience leading global delivery with onshore and offshore teams.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Experience with advanced planning tools such as SAP IBP or APO.
• Exposure to S&OP / IBP processes and control tower solutions.
• Knowledge of SAP BTP, Integration Suite, or middleware such as Talend and APIs.
• Understanding of data integration and governance frameworks.
• Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI) and engineering-driven supply chains.
• Familiarity with AI/analytics-driven planning or predictive supply chain capabilities.
• Familiarity with semiconductor-specific tools and processes including fab-to-assembly planning and engineering change integration.

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• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities