SAP Specialist - Production Planning (PP) and Plant Maintenance (PM) - SystemsAccountants

Our client is seeking an experienced professional to lead the design and implementation of the SAP Production Planning, Shop Floor Management, and Plant Maintenance capabilities within SAP S/4 HANA and related systems. This role will involve supporting both production-related incidents and service requests, as well as participating in new software development lifecycle (SDLC) activities. This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast growing organization and help lead an S/4 HANA implementation while being onsite in Chicago on a hybrid basis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the functionalities of Production Planning, Shop Floor Management, and Plant Maintenance within S/4 HANA.
• Deliver functional support for reports, interfaces, and system enhancements, including drafting technical design documents and detailed specifications for ABAP programming.
• Evaluate current business workflows and data to pinpoint areas for improvement, creating solutions that enhance organizational value.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, cross-departmental teams, vendors, and business partners to facilitate successful system implementations.
• Manage localization efforts for new mergers and acquisitions.
• Advise external consultants on localization procedures and specific project needs.
• Perform additional tasks as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Mathematics, or Information Technology.
• ASCM CPIM or SAP PP Certification is a plus.
• 8-10 years of hands-on experience with SAP PP and PM, showcasing a deep understanding of related processes.
• Proven track record with at least three complete life cycle implementations of SAP ECC/S/4 HANA.
• Skilled in the design, delivery, and support of SAP PP and PM applications in S/4 HANA within a batch-managed context.
• Extensive knowledge of SAP Plant Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, associated Materials Management processes, and Order settlement procedures.
• Experience in Forecasting/Demand Planning, MRP, Production Planning in Process Industries, Shop Floor Execution, and Quality Management processes.
• Strong understanding of Master Data elements such as Resources, BOMs, Recipes, Production Versions, Equipment, Functional Locations, and Preventive Maintenance Plans.
• Familiarity with Planned Orders, MRP processes, and Emergency Maintenance Orders.
• Knowledgeable in the integration of other SAP modules, including MM, SD, QM, and FI/CO.
• A mindset focused on value creation and continuous improvement.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to collaborate with virtual teams.
• Strong strategic and critical thinking skills.