SAP PP/PI Architect

1. Professional Experience
o Minimum 7–10 years of hands-on SAP Production Execution (PP-PI or PP-PB) implementation, support, and enhancement experience, preferably within large, global, process-manufacturing organizations (e.g., chemicals, pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, CPG).
o At least 3 full Life-Cycle SAP S/4HANA implementations (greenfield or major re-implementation) with a focus on Production Execution and Manufacturing integration.
o Proven track record stabilizing and optimizing a high-volume SAP Manufacturing environment post-go-live, demonstrating rapid resolution of P1/P2 issues and root cause analysis.

2. Technical Skills
o SAP Modules & Functional Knowledge: ? SAP S/4HANA Production (PP-PI/PP-PB) ? SAP Enterprise Quality Management (QM/EQM) ? SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) ? Integration expertise using SAP CPI (Cloud Platform Integration) ? Understanding of eWM integration needs across PE/product lifecycle
o Development & Configuration: ? Strong configuration skills in Production Execution (Process Orders, Production Version determination, Rate routing*** Posting confirmations, Backflushing). ABAP interfacing skills (user exits, BADIs, BAPIs) for custom integration development. Familiarity with IDoc/ALE for quality and logistics interfaces (e.g., MATMAS, BATCH_UPDATE, SHPMNT05).
o Database & Performance: Knowledge of SAP HANA data modeling, data aging, and SAP BW/4HANA or embedded analytics (CDS View, S4HANA analytics).
Experience in performance tuning of high-volume transactional scenarios—SQL trace, ST05 analysis, code optimization.

3. Process Manufacturing Expertise
o Deep understanding of batch management, formula management, hazardous goods, shelf life, and traceability requirements.
o Knowledge of regulatory compliance (e.g., FDA 21 CFR Part 11, cGMP) and how to embed electronic batch records (EBR) and compliance checks in SAP.
o Experience with Manufacturing Execution System (MES) or SAP Manufacturing Integration and Intelligence (SAP MII) is a plus.

4. Soft Skills & Project Experience
o Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret production process requirements and translate them into SAP configurations or custom developments.
o Excellent communication skills (oral and written) to liaise with business stakeholders, leverage-case presentations, and executive-level status reporting.
o Demonstrated leadership in mentoring/junior consultants and facilitating cross-functional workshops.
o Ability to manage multiple concurrent rollout streams, prioritize tasks under pressure, and work effectively in a geographically dispersed matrix organization