SAP S/4HANA Production Planning (PP) and Production Execution (PE) Lead

Tekfortune is a fast-growing consulting firm specialized in permanent, contract & project-based staffing services for world s leading organizations in a broad range of industries. In this quickly changing economic landscape, virtual recruiting and remote work are critical for the future of work. To support the active project demands and skills gaps, our staffing experts can help you find the best job for you. Role: SAP S/4HANA Production Planning (PP) and Production Execution (PE) LeadLocation: NYC, NY( Onsite)Duration: 6 monthsRequired Skills: SAP S/4HANA PP and Production ExecutionJob Description: We are seeking an experienced SAP S/4HANA Production Planning (PP) and Production Execution (PE) Lead to drive complex manufacturing transformations across discrete, process, and hybrid manufacturing environments. This role requires deep functional expertise in SAP PP/PE combined with strong experience integrating MES platforms and third-party Warehouse Management Systems within large-scale, global manufacturing programs. The ideal candidate brings a business-first mindset, understands shop floor realities, and can translate manufacturing operations into scalable, standardized SAP solutions.Key ResponsibilitiesProduction Planning & Execution: Lead end-to-end design and implementation of SAP S/4HANA PP and Production Execution capabilities, including:Demand-driven planning and MRPCapacity planning and sequencingProduction orders, confirmations, and backflushingScrap, rework, yield, and variance managementRegrind, co-products, and by-products (where applicable) Drive fit-to-standard workshops with manufacturing stakeholders while protecting true operational differentiatorsDesign scalable planning and execution models across multi-plant environmentsMES & Shop Floor Integration Define and lead integration between SAP S/4HANA and MES systemsAlign system responsibilities across:SAP (planning, costing, inventory, order management).MES (execution, machine data, performance, quality signals).Design integration patterns for:Production order dispatching.Confirmations, scrap, downtime, and performance feedback.Quality signals and exception handling.Partner with IT, OT, and automation teams to ensure reliable, real-time data flows.Warehouse & Logistics IntegrationCollaborate with WMS teams (SAP EWM or third-party WMS) to align:Material staging and backflushing.Production supply areas and kanban.Finished goods putaway and shipment readiness.Design robust integration models between Production Execution and Warehouse operations, including 3PL interactions where applicable.Data, Governance & ControlsLead manufacturing master data design:Materials, BOMs (EBOM/MBOM), routings, work centers.Production versions and costing views.Establish governance for:Scrap and defect codes (aligned with QM).Production data quality and ownership.Change management for shop floor processes.Program & Stakeholder LeadershipAct as the primary manufacturing SME for PP/PE across the program.Partner with business leaders, plant managers, quality, supply chain, and finance.Support executive decision-making with clear tradeoffs and risk assessments.Mentor junior consultants and contribute to asset and accelerator development.Required Qualifications10+ years of SAP manufacturing experience with deep PP/PE expertise.Multiple SAP S/4HANA implementations (greenfield and/or conversions).Hands-on experience integrating MES platforms with SAP.Strong understanding of shop floor operations and manufacturing KPIs.Experience with third-party WMS or SAP EWM in manufacturing contexts.Proven ability to lead complex design discussions and drive decisions.Preferred QualificationsExperience in Injection Molding, Discrete Manufacturing, A&D, or Regulated IndustriesKnowledge of:SAP PP-DS, IBP, or aATP.Quality Management (QM) integration.Industry 4.0, IoT, or digital manufacturing initiatives.Prior role as Solution Architect or Functional Lead.Strong executive communication and storytelling skills.What Success Looks LikeManufacturing processes are standardized, scalable, and adoptedSAP and MES work together seamlessly no duplicate executionShop floor users trust the system and the dataProduction variance and scrap are visible, actionable, and reducedThe solution supports today s operations and tomorrow s growthFor more information and other jobs available please contact our recruitment team at . To view all the jobs available in the USA and Asia please visit our website at