Accenture

Accenture Edge - SAP Production Planning (PP) Lead

Accenture$100K — $266K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 12+ years of experience in SAP Production Planning with S/4HANA or ECC implementation
  • 8+ years of configuration knowledge in BOM, routing, and production orders
  • 8+ years working with various manufacturing types, including discrete and process
  • 8+ years of cross-functional integration experience across key modules
  • Previous consulting experience with a major advisory firm is preferred
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience with significant years in the field

Responsibilities

  • Manage overall PP solution architecture in multi-plant, multi-country environments
  • Lead design and configuration for MRP Live and related manufacturing processes
  • Establish governance for MRP strategies and BOM ownership
  • Facilitate integrated design efforts across related functional areas
  • Guide, mentor, and oversee teams of consultants in diverse delivery settings
  • Plan cutover strategies for production scope during go-live
  • Advise C-suite executives on manufacturing model design and Industry 4.0
  • Engage in pre-sales and project development as a recognized SME

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Life and long-term disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan and bonus opportunities
  • Generous paid holidays and time off
  • Access to a market-competitive suite of benefits
Full Job Description
The Work:
Seasoned SAP PP leader with hands-on expertise across multiple industries and manufacturing models who operates at the intersection of solution architecture, client advisory, and delivery leadership - owning end-to-end PP solution design, guiding cross-workstream integration, and serving as the go-to manufacturing SME for client executives and program leadership on large-scale S/4HANA transformations.

Responsibilities:
  • Own end-to-end PP solution architecture across complex multi-plant, multi-country S/4HANA programs spanning discrete, process, repetitive, and ETO/CTO manufacturing models
  • Lead MRP Live, PP/DS, Production Scheduling Board, Variant Configuration, Batch Management, Kanban, and Repetitive Manufacturing design and configuration
  • Define MRP strategy frameworks, planning parameter governance, BOM/routing ownership models, and engineering change management (ECM) processes
  • Drive cross-workstream integration design across MM, QM, CO, PM, SD, EWM, and IBP/APO without reliance on adjacent functional leads
  • Lead and mentor PP workstream teams of 3-10 consultants across onshore, nearshore, and offshore delivery models
  • Own cutover planning for PP scope including open order strategy, WIP valuation, and inventory balancing at go-live
  • Advise VP Manufacturing, COO, and Supply Chain leadership on manufacturing operating model design and Industry 4.0 integration opportunities
  • Contribute to pre-sales pursuits, RFP responses, and practice development as a recognized manufacturing SME


Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 0 to 100% depending on business need and client requirements

Here's What You Need:
  • Minimum of 12 years of SAP Production Planning (PP) experience, including full lifecycle S/4HANA or ECC implementation experience as a Workstream/Delivery Lead
  • Minimum of 8 years of configuration experience across BOM, routing, work center, MRP, PP/DS, production orders, capacity planning, and repetitive manufacturing
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience across two or more manufacturing types: discrete, process, repetitive, and ETO/CTO
  • Minimum of 8 years of integration experience across MM, QM, CO, PM, SD, EWM, and IBP/APO
  • Prior experience working for a large Consulting/Advisory firm (Big 4, global SI, or boutique SAP consulting environment)
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent (12 years) work experience (If an, Associate's Degree with 6 years of work experience)


Bonus Points if You Have:

  • You have experience with SAP S/4HANA Manufacturing certification, APICS CPIM/CSCP, Lean/Six Sigma Green or Black Belt, or MES integration (SAP ME, MII, or DMC)


Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below.

We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 09/08/2026.

Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off.

See more information on our benefits here: U.S. Employee Benefits | Accenture

Role Location Annual Salary Range
California $94,400 to $266,300
Cleveland $87,400 to $213,000
Colorado $94,400 to $230,000
District of Columbia $100,500 to $245,000
Illinois $87,400 to $230,000
Maine $80,400 to $196,000
Maryland $94,400 to $230,000
Massachusetts $94,400 to $245,000
Minnesota $94,400 to $230,000
New York $87,400 to $266,300
New Jersey $100,500 to $266,300
Virginia $87,400 to $245,000
Washington $100,500 to $245,000

About Accenture

Accenture plc is a multinational professional services company that provides services in strategy, consulting, digital, technology, and operations. The company has more than 537,000 employees serving clients in more than 120 countries. Accenture operates across five business segments: Communications, Media & Technology; Financial Services; Health & Public Service; Products; and Resources. The company is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, and has offices worldwide.
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