Senior Manager - SAP-SAP S4HANA PPDS

Bristlecone • Dallas, TX

14h

About The Position

As a Senior Solution Architect, you will lead the design and delivery of advanced manufacturing and supply chain planning solutions. You will be responsible for the architectural integrity of embedded PPDS (ePPDS) and its integration with Order-Based Planning (OBP) within the SAP IBP landscape to drive high-performance production scheduling and supply chain responsiveness

Requirements

• Experience : 12+ years of core SAP experience with a focus on Supply Chain Planning.
• ePPDS Expertise : Deep hands-on knowledge of ePPDS master data (PDS, Resources), CIF/RTI monitoring, and advanced scheduling algorithms.
• IBP-OBP Experience : Practical experience with Order-Based Planning , including response and supply scenarios, pegging, and integration with S/4HANA.
• Integration : Strong understanding of integration points with SAP EWM, TM, and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
• Methodology : Proficiency in SAP Activate , Agile, and DevOps for large-scale enterprise deployments
• Education : Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Computer Science.

Nice To Haves

• Certifications : SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP IBP for Supply Chain and S/4HANA PP/DS certifications are highly preferred

Responsibilities

• Solution Architecture & Design Lead the overall architectural design for complex S/4HANA ePPDS implementations (Greenfield, Brownfield, or Selective Data Transition).
• Define the integration strategy between S/4HANA ePPDS and SAP IBP OBP , ensuring seamless data flow via Real-Time Integration (RTI) or SDI.
• Conduct Fit-to-Standard workshops and design prototypes that align with SAP Best Practices and "Clean Core" principles.
• Implementation & Delivery Lead at least 2-3 end-to-end (E2E) implementations of ePPDS, overseeing all phases from discovery and blueprinting to cutover and hypercare.
• Optimize production scheduling using PPDS Optimizers , heuristics, and the DS Board.
• Configure complex scenarios including Multi-level DSCP, Finite Capacity Scheduling, and Setup Matrix optimization.
• Leadership & Stakeholder Management Serve as a trusted strategic advisor to C-level stakeholders, translating business pain points into technical roadmaps.
• Manage and mentor cross-functional teams (PP, MM, SD, EWM, and IBP) to ensure cohesive solution delivery.
• Drive RFx activities , solutioning for bids, and development of business cases for digital transformation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior