Senior SAP Functional Analyst / Lead – SAP Production Planning (PP)

Location: Berkeley, MO 63134 (Hybrid – 2–3 days onsite)
Duration: 6-month contract
Start Date: 04/03/2026
Schedule: First Shift (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Pay Rate: $85/hour - W2 Only
Interview Process: Phone interview (within one week)

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior SAP Functional Analyst / Lead specializing in SAP Production Planning (PP) to support enterprise SAP initiatives within a complex manufacturing environment. This role focuses on the implementation, configuration, and support of SAP S/4HANA Production Planning solutions.

The successful candidate will collaborate closely with business stakeholders, solution architects, developers, and system integrators to deliver SAP solutions that support production planning and manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

SAP Functional Leadership

• Lead workshops and facilitate business process discussions to design SAP solutions.

• Collaborate with business SMEs, architects, developers, and system integrators to evaluate and improve existing processes and systems.

• Identify and implement complex SAP PP configuration solutions to meet business needs.

• Recommend and implement SAP best practices aligned with Clean Core guidelines.

Solution Design & Implementation

• Create and maintain documentation including:

  • Business Process Documents (BPDs)

  • Process flows

  • Configuration Design Documents (CDD)

  • Functional Design Specifications (FDS)

  • Key Decision Documents (KDD)

  • WRICEF objects

• Translate functional specifications into application design documents.

• Coordinate development activities with technical teams.

Testing & Project Delivery

• Develop test plans, test scripts, and test strategies.

• Perform unit testing and integration testing for enhancements and new functionality.

• Support testing cycles and lead root cause analysis and resolution of system issues.

Tools & Methodologies

• Utilize tools such as SAP Solution Manager and Signavio.

• Apply SAP Activate methodology and Agile (SAFe) development practices.

• Support projects using SAP S/4HANA and FIORI applications.

Required Qualifications

• 12+ years of SAP Production Planning (PP) consulting experience

• 4+ years of experience with SAP S/4HANA Production Planning

• Experience with SAP S/4HANA PP and QM modules

• Experience completing at least two end-to-end SAP S/4HANA implementations

• Experience working in large and complex enterprise environments

• Experience working with SAP interfaces

• Experience with user exits, batch jobs, and standard SAP reporting

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong experience with SAP PP functionality including:

  • Material Master

  • MRP types and lot sizing

  • Bills of Material (BOM)

  • Routing and advanced routing

  • Capacity planning and leveling

  • Production orders and backflush processing

  • Demand management and forecasting

  • Planning strategies and stock requirements planning

  • S&OP and flexible planning

• Experience with FIORI applications

• Experience with S/4HANA PPDS or DDMRP

• Experience with SAP Quality Management (QM)

• Experience integrating SAP modules including:

  • Sales (SD)

  • Procurement (MM)

  • Warehouse (EWM)

  • Finance/Costing (FICO)

  • Quality (QM)

• Experience with Engineering Change Management (ECM) and Order Change Management (OCM)

• Experience with IBP or other planning tools

• Experience in discrete or repetitive manufacturing environments

• Experience in aerospace or defense industries

• SAP certifications (PP, QM, MM) are a plus

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience. Advanced degrees or SAP certifications are preferred.

Additional Requirements

• Hybrid schedule (2–3 days onsite in Berkeley, MO)

• Must meet U.S. export compliance requirements

• Successful completion of onboarding training may be required

• Regular and reliable attendance required