Manager, Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PPDS), SAP Supply Chain

Overview

As a Senior Manager in Deloitte’s Technology and Transformation SAP practice, you lead SAP-enabled transformations for manufacturing and supply chain. You will guide large-scale PPDS, QM, and manufacturing initiatives from strategy through delivery, collaborating with cross-functional teams and clients. The role combines design, configuration and testing of end-to-end SAP solutions, with a focus on S/4HANA-enabled programs. You’ll shape transformation roadmaps, manage risks, and contribute to business development in a fast-paced, globally connected environment. This is a chance to work on high-impact projects and develop your leadership in a renowned SAP delivery partner.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid working
• base in London or Manchester
• global collaboration
• career development
• industry-leading SAP projects
• travel opportunities

Responsibilities

• Own large-scale supply chain transformation projects from strategy to implementation, coordinating workstreams and collaborating with leadership
• Lead SAP-enabled transformation programmes in Production Planning, PPDS and Quality Management, including design, configuration and testing of end-to-end solutions
• Gather requirements, run design workshops, and map business processes to SAP functionality
• Build strong client relationships and ensure high stakeholder satisfaction
• Support business development and sales by leading proposals and pre-sales conversations
• Develop and manage implementation plans to maximise SAP value while mitigating risk
• Work with SAP technologies, including AI and automation innovations
• Participate in practice development activities to support sales and capability growth
• Travel to client sites as required by project needs

Key requirements

• Experience in Greenfield and Brownfield transformation programmes across Process and Discrete industries
• Experience in Discovery and Prepare engagements and supporting pre-sale activities
• Ability to drive design decisions with options based on industry best practices
• Proven track record in bid material development for supply chain transformation in Manufacturing (PPDS, QM)
• Hands-on experience implementing, configuring and architecting SAP PPDS, Production Planning and Quality Management, with strong requirements gathering and client interaction
• Extensive experience delivering S/4HANA-enabled transformation programmes focusing on PP, PPDS and QM; at least two full-cycle SAP S/4HANA Manufacturing and QM implementations
• Strong understanding of cross-functional modules (SAP PS, FICO, EWM, MM) and system integration with PLM-SAP S/4HANA and MES
• End-to-end knowledge of SDLC from analysis to testing, implementation and documentation
• Experience in interface design (RFC/ALE/IDoc/Web Services) and integration with Kinaxis, LIMS and MES; data migration and cutover planning
• Strong teamwork and English communication skills

• teamwork
• excellent verbal and written communication
• client relationship management
• SAP Production Planning (PP), PPDS, QM
• S/4HANA
• SAP PS, FICO, EWM, MM

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