PPDS Consultant

Syntax is a leading Managed Cloud Provider for Mission Critical Enterprise Applications and has been providing comprehensive technology solutions to businesses of all sizes since 1972. Syntax has undisputed strength to implement and manage ERP deployments (Oracle, SAP) in a secure and resilient private, public or hybrid cloud. With strong technical and functional consulting services, and world-class monitoring and automation, Syntax serves some of North America’s largest corporations across a diverse range of industries. Syntax has offices worldwide, and partners with Oracle, SAP, AWS, Microsoft, IBM and other global technology leaders.

Role Summary:

We are seeking an experienced SAP PP/DS Functional Consultant to join our PP/DS implementation team. The ideal candidate will have at least one full end-to-end SAP S/4HANA PP/DS implementation, with strong hands-on experience in block planning, campaign planning, setup group/matrix configuration, detailed scheduling, and heuristics/optimizer. You will work closely with business process SMEs, master data teams, integration teams, and configuration teams to ensure the PP/DS solution is designed and configured correctly for finite capacity scheduling, sequencing constraints, and production planning optimization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, configuration and implementation of PP/DS modules for production planning, detailed scheduling and sequencing.
• Configure and support key PP/DS functionalities: block planning (e.g., allocating days or shifts to specific product groups/colours), campaign planning, setup groups/setup matrices (change-over logic, colour switches, shift constraints).
• Work with master data teams to ensure materials (finished & semi-finished), routings, BOMs, production versions, work-centres/resources are correctly set up for PP/DS.
• Collaborate with upstream (e.g., SAP IBP) and downstream systems (e.g., MES / execution systems) to implement integration flows for planned orders, production orders, sequence/time stamps and feedback loops.
• Develop test scripts, execute unit/integration testing, support user acceptance testing (UAT) and ensure scheduling logic meets business constraints.
• Document functional design, configuration settings, and maintain knowledge transfer material for future roll-out phases.
• Support go-live and hyper-care phases by troubleshooting scheduling issues, optimising resource usage and resolving sequencing or block planning conflicts.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Information Systems or related field.
• Minimum 1 full cycle end-to-end implementation of SAP S/4HANA PP/DS (preferably more). 
• Proven hands-on configuration experience in PP/DS block planning, campaign planning, setup groups/matrix, heuristics & optimizer. 
• Strong understanding of master data requirements in PP/DS: materials (finished & semi-finished), routings, BOMs, resources/work-centres, capacities. 
• Experience with integration of PP/DS with SAP IBP, SAP S/4HANA and execution/MES systems.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work in workshops, lead discussions, capture requirements and translate into configuration.
• Experience with Fit-to-Standard methodology, gap analysis, and documentation of delta requirements.

Desired Skills:

• SAP Certification in PP/DS or equivalent.
• Experience in manufacturing industries with sequencing constraints (e.g., color change-over, campaign manufacturing).
• Familiarity with SAP Activate methodology and agile/scrum environment.
• Knowledge of advanced scheduling board configuration (planning board, DS board) and resource networks.
• Understanding of FI/CO cost impacts, MRP area issues and master data cleanup (nice to have).

Why Syntax?

Become a part of our success story and work in a company with exciting innovation projects that are causing a stir across the industry. We recently launched one of the world's most advanced manufacturing facilities based on SAP S/4HANA Cloud and SAP Digital Manufacturing Cloud for Execution - for Smart Press Shop, a pioneering joint venture between Porsche and forming specialist Schuler.  

• Competitive, above-average compensation
• Global tourist: With us, you can also work from abroad from time to time
• Flexible working time models, home office
• Attractive benefits, e.g. company pension scheme or various health offers
• A modern environment in which the "you" is part of it
• Open feedback culture, flat hierarchies and a motivated team
• Individual career planning with continuous training and coaching on the job

You see a personal challenge in this responsible task? Apply now - and become part of the SYNTAX team!