Job Summary
Role Summary
HCLTech is seeking an experienced SAP DS Lead Functional Consultant with 6–8 years of SAP implementation experience to lead SAP PP/DS (Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling) initiatives for large steel manufacturing organizations. The role requires expertise in SAP S/4HANA Greenfield and Brownfield programs, production planning, finite capacity scheduling, manufacturing optimization, and integration with core SAP modules.
Key Roles & Responsibilities
- Lead SAP PP/DS solution design, configuration, testing and deployment activities.
- Drive Greenfield, Brownfield, rollout and SAP S/4HANA transformation projects.
- Conduct workshops and gather business requirements from production planning and manufacturing teams.
- Configure demand planning, finite scheduling, capacity planning, heuristics and optimization processes.
- Design detailed scheduling solutions for steel production, rolling mills and downstream operations.
- Support production sequencing, resource utilization and bottleneck management activities.
- Integrate SAP PP/DS with PP, QM, MM, PM, EWM and FICO modules.
- Prepare functional specifications and support ABAP, integration and reporting developments.
- Lead SIT, UAT, cutover planning, go-live and hypercare support.
- Mentor consultants and provide best-practice guidance for supply chain planning processes.
Required Technical Skills
- SAP PP/DS Configuration
- Detailed Scheduling and Finite Planning
- Production Planning and Capacity Planning
- Heuristics and Optimizer Configuration
- MRP and Supply Planning
- SAP S/4HANA Manufacturing
- SAP Fiori Applications
- SAP Activate Methodology
Steel Industry Experience
- Steel melting and casting operations
- Rolling mill production planning
- Production sequencing and scheduling
- Manufacturing capacity optimization
- Raw material and finished goods planning
- Plant-level production control processes
Implementation Experience
- 6–8 years SAP implementation experience
- Minimum 2 end-to-end SAP projects
- Greenfield and Brownfield transformation experience
- Testing, cutover and hypercare support
- Production support and continuous improvement initiatives
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Technology or related discipline
- SAP PP/DS or Production Planning Certification preferred
- SAP S/4HANA Certification desirable
Behavioral Competencies
- Leadership
- Analytical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Stakeholder Management
- Communication Skills
- Team Collaboration
Key Responsibilities
Role Summary
HCLTech is seeking an experienced SAP DS Lead Functional Consultant with 6–8 years of SAP implementation experience to lead SAP PP/DS (Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling) initiatives for large steel manufacturing organizations. The role requires expertise in SAP S/4HANA Greenfield and Brownfield programs, production planning, finite capacity scheduling, manufacturing optimization, and integration with core SAP modules.
Key Roles & Responsibilities
- Lead SAP PP/DS solution design, configuration, testing and deployment activities.
- Drive Greenfield, Brownfield, rollout and SAP S/4HANA transformation projects.
- Conduct workshops and gather business requirements from production planning and manufacturing teams.
- Configure demand planning, finite scheduling, capacity planning,
heuristics and optimization processes.
- Design detailed scheduling solutions for steel production, rolling mills and downstream operations.
- Support production sequencing, resource utilization and bottleneck management activities.
- Integrate SAP PP/DS with PP, QM, MM, PM, EWM and FICO modules.
- Prepare functional specifications and support ABAP, integration and reporting developments.
- Lead SIT, UAT, cutover planning, go-live and hypercare support.
- Mentor consultants and provide best-practice guidance for supply chain planning processes.
Required Technical Skills
- SAP PP/DS Configuration
- Detailed Scheduling and Finite Planning
- Production Planning and Capacity Planning
- Heuristics and Optimizer Configuration
- MRP and Supply Planning
- SAP S/4HANA Manufacturing
- SAP Fiori Applications
- SAP Activate Methodology
Steel Industry Experience
- Steel melting and casting operations
- Rolling mill production planning
- Production sequencing and scheduling
- Manufacturing capacity optimization
- Raw material and finished goods planning
- Plant-level production control processes
Implementation Experience
- 6–8 years SAP implementation experience
- Minimum 2 end-to-end SAP projects
- Greenfield and Brownfield transformation experience
- Testing, cutover and hypercare support
- Production support and continuous improvement initiatives
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Technology or related discipline
- SAP PP/DS or Production Planning Certification preferred
- SAP S/4HANA Certification desirable
Behavioral Competencies
- Leadership
- Analytical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Stakeholder Management
- Communication Skills
- Team Collaboration
Skill Requirements
Must Have Skill
SAP ODATA Services
Positive to Have Skill
Other Requirements
📌 Lead Consultant(Development) (India)
🏢 HCLTech
📍 India