SAP PPDS / ePPDS Consultant

If you are seeking an exciting opportunity that offers the best of projects to experience and the chance to work alongside top-tier colleagues, Westernacher is the ideal place for you.

We are looking for PPDS / ePPDS experts to be part of our dynamic team in India.

Your Responsibilities

• Solution Design : Collaborate with clients and business stakeholders to gather requirements and design efficient production planning and scheduling processes using SAP ePPDS. Identify opportunities for process improvement and recommend best practices.
• Implementation and Configuration : Configure the SAP ePPDS module based on business requirements and industry-specific needs. Set up master data, define planning parameters, configure scheduling strategies, and integrate with other SAP modules and systems.
• System Testing and Documentation : Conduct comprehensive testing of the SAP ePPDS solution to ensure it meets business requirements and functions as intended. Document test results, configuration changes, and system design for future reference and knowledge sharing.
• Training and User Support : Provide training to end-users on how to effectively use SAP ePPDS functionalities, including creating production plans, scheduling orders, and managing exceptions. Offer ongoing user support, troubleshoot issues, and address inquiries related to the ePPDS module.
• Integration and Data Migration : Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of SAP ePPDS with other SAP modules, such as Materials Management (MM), Production Planning (PP), and Plant Maintenance (PM). Assist with data migration activities, ensuring accurate and timely transfer of relevant data into the ePPDS system.
• Change Management : Support change management activities by assisting in business process reengineering, conducting impact assessments, and facilitating user acceptance testing (UAT). Work with stakeholders to address any change-related challenges and ensure the successful adoption of SAP ePPDS.
• Continuous Improvement : Stay updated with the latest advancements and features in SAP ePPDS and related technologies. Continuously identify opportunities for system optimization, performance improvement, and automation to enhance production planning and scheduling processes.
• Project Management : Participate in project planning, monitor progress, and manage deliverables within agreed timelines and budget. Collaborate with project teams, consultants, and stakeholders to ensure successful implementation and smooth project execution.

Your Experience And Skills

Why Westernacher

This Is WE

Committed to innovation, since 1969 Westernacher Consulting has operated worldwide, with more than 1200 consultants in Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Headquartered in Heidelberg, Germany, Westernacher Consulting is the global leader in business process and technology innovation.

Living, working, and operating in partnership. We are inquisitive, creative thinkers with a strong entrepreneurial spirit. We question new ways of working, think differently, and are willing to try out new approaches to create value and innovation for our customers. All of this makes us pioneers in our field and keeps us responsive, quality-focused, and results-oriented.

Westernacher is a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Westernacher is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Life@Westernacher

Skills Required

Apo, Sap Pp, heuristics, Production Planning, Master Data, Supply Chain Management, Resource Planning