SAP S/4HANA PPDS Consultant
Location: Birmingham | Liverpool | Leamington Spa
Working: Hybrid — 3 days onsite per week
Salary: £70,000 – £90,000 + Benefits


We are recruiting an experienced SAP S/4HANA PPDS Consultant on behalf of a leading global automotive client. You will be part of a high-performing SAP Centre of Excellence, responsible for implementing and optimising Embedded PP/DS within an S/4HANA environment, working closely with production planners, supply chain teams, and IT stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
*Configure and optimise SAP S/4HANA Embedded PP/DS for advanced planning and detailed scheduling
*Analyse business requirements and design solutions for production planning, capacity planning, and sequencing
*Integrate PP/DS with SAP PP, MM, SD, and external MES or automation systems
*Configure PDS, resources, modes, heuristics, and planning strategies
*Manage DS planning board, CIF integration, alert monitor, and custom planning rules
*Support UAT, cutover, and go-live activities
*Provide end-user training and process documentation
Essential Skills
*Hands-on SAP PPDS experience in implementation, rollout, or support
*Strong understanding of MRP, production planning, and finite scheduling
*Experience with CIF, IDocs, queues, and Fiori apps
*Ability to translate complex business requirements into SAP configurations
*Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Desirable
*Hands-on S/4HANA Embedded PPDS experience
*Proficiency in PPDS heuristics, IPPE, and PDS design
*Automotive or complex manufacturing industry background