SAP Production Planning (PP) Solution Architect

Job Title: SAP Production Planning (PP) Solution Architect / Functional Lead Location: Remote Duration: Contract - 13 months Pay Range: $90/hr. to $95/hr. (W2) Job ID: 408298 About BCforward BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity. Job Description We are seeking a SAP Production Planning (PP) Solution Architect / Functional Lead to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in SAP S/4HANA PP, Advanced ATP/ATP, and SAP MM and a proven ability to design, implement, and optimize end-to-end planning and manufacturing processes with robust cross-functional integration. Responsibilities: Design, configure, and implement SAP PP solutions across discrete, process, and repetitive manufacturing. Configure and support Material Master, BOM, Routings, Production Versions, Work Centers, Production Orders, Process Orders, and Repetitive Manufacturing. Configure and optimize MRP Live and Classic MRP, Demand Management, and Long-Term Planning. Optimize production scheduling, capacity planning, and Engineering Change Management using SAP best practices. Configure and optimize ATP/aATP, including Product Availability Check, Alternative-Based Confirmation, Backorder Processing, Product Allocation, and Release for Delivery. Improve order confirmation accuracy and delivery commitments in collaboration with Sales, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing teams. Configure and support SAP MM processes for Procurement, Purchasing, Inventory Management, GR/GI, Stock Transfers, Physical Inventory, Vendor Master, and Material Valuation. Optimize inventory levels and material availability in partnership with warehouse and logistics teams. Design and support integration between PP and MM, SD, EWM, WM, QM, PM, TM, IBP, MES, SAP BTP Integration Suite, SAP PI/PO, and APIs/IDocs/OData services. Analyze current processes, recommend SAP best practices, and drive improvements in planning accuracy, inventory, cycle time, and automation. Lead SAP S/4HANA implementations, conduct workshops, gather requirements, and produce Functional and Technical Specification reviews. Support Unit Testing, SIT, UAT, cutover planning, go-live, Hypercare, and ongoing production support. Required Skills & Qualifications: SAP S/4HANA Production Planning (PP), Materials Management (MM), and ATP/aATP expertise. Proficiency in MRP Live, Demand Management, Production Scheduling, and Capacity Planning. Integration experience with SD, MM, EWM/WM, QM, PM, TM, IBP, MES, SAP BTP Integration Suite, and SAP PI/PO using APIs, IDocs, and OData. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills with effective communication. Experience leading cross-functional workshops and mentoring team members. Experience in High-Tech, Manufacturing, Consumer Products, Automotive, or Industrial Manufacturing sectors. English language proficiency. Availability to work 8 AM to 5 PM CST. Work on site not required. Experience level: 20+ years in SAP PP/MM with 3+ full lifecycle implementations and 2+ S/4HANA implementations or migrations. Preferred Skills: SAP S/4HANA, SAP PP, and SAP MM certifications. Experience with SAP IBP, SAP Digital Manufacturing (DM), MES, SAP EWM, SAP TM, SAP BTP Integration Suite, SAP Fiori, and Embedded Analytics. Experience with BI tools such as Power BI or Tableau and knowledge of AI-enabled supply chain planning and manufacturing analytics. Why BCforward? At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to: Competitive compensation and benefits. Opportunities for growth with global clients. A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people. Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects. About Our Commitment BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Interested? Apply Now! If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply with your most recent resume.