PP-PI & Integration Consultant

Computer Task Group, Inc•Pittsburgh, PA

15h

About The Position

CTG is seeking to fill a SAP S/4HANA Production (PP-PI) & Integration Consultant position for our client. Location: Pittsburgh, PA Duration: 8 months Travel Time: 20% Pay Rate: $50.00/hour Duties: Implement and support SAP S/4HANA PP-PI (Production Planning for Process Industries) solutions aligned with business requirements Design and develop integration solutions between SAP and plant MES systems, as well as logistics and warehousing platforms Collaborate with global and regional stakeholders, shared services, and production sites to deliver scalable and efficient manufacturing solutions Provide subject matter expertise across all project phases, including design, configuration, testing, and go-live support Develop detailed functional specifications and support system integration and user acceptance testing Configure and maintain PP-PI components, including control recipe integration and process instructions Troubleshoot and resolve complex production-related system issues, ensuring minimal disruption to operations Lead evaluation, design, and implementation of enhancements and corrective actions for SAP production processes Conduct knowledge transfer sessions and create comprehensive technical and user documentation Ensure solutions align with best practices, emerging technologies, and enterprise architecture standards

Requirements

Strong expertise in SAP S/4HANA PP-PI module configuration and functionality
Deep knowledge of SAP integration technologies (RFC, BAPI, APIs, IDocs, SFTP)
Proven experience integrating SAP with MES systems, including control recipes, process messages, and characteristic-based process instructions
Solid understanding of production planning, execution, and control processes
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving capabilities
Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and business stakeholders
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong collaboration skills with experience working in cross-functional and global teams
Understanding of IT architecture, cloud environments, and ERP development frameworks
Minimum 5 years of hands-on SAP PP-PI implementation and support experience
Demonstrated experience with SAP S/4HANA production processes
Proven track record integrating SAP with MES and logistics systems
Experience working across full project lifecycles (design through deployment and support)
Exposure to manufacturing environments; experience in process industries (e.g., chemical) preferred
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field with at least 4 years of relevant experience; OR Master’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field with at least 2 years of relevant experience
Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of logistics and warehouse integration, including SAP EWM and RF technologies (preferred)
Preferred experience with SAP ABAP and/or Java/Web application development
Familiarity with databases such as Oracle and SQL Server, including T-SQL, is a plus
Experience with integrated production systems and manufacturing best practices preferred

Responsibilities

Implement and support SAP S/4HANA PP-PI (Production Planning for Process Industries) solutions aligned with business requirements
Design and develop integration solutions between SAP and plant MES systems, as well as logistics and warehousing platforms
Collaborate with global and regional stakeholders, shared services, and production sites to deliver scalable and efficient manufacturing solutions
Provide subject matter expertise across all project phases, including design, configuration, testing, and go-live support
Develop detailed functional specifications and support system integration and user acceptance testing
Configure and maintain PP-PI components, including control recipe integration and process instructions
Troubleshoot and resolve complex production-related system issues, ensuring minimal disruption to operations
Lead evaluation, design, and implementation of enhancements and corrective actions for SAP production processes
Conduct knowledge transfer sessions and create comprehensive technical and user documentation
Ensure solutions align with best practices, emerging technologies, and enterprise architecture standards