SAP PP/PPDS Functional Consultant

Ford Motor Company

Senior SAP IPPE BOM Consultant leading the design and deployment of SAP solutions. Optimizing production planning processes within SAP S/4HANA environments and mentoring junior team members.

Posted 4/16/2026full-timeChennai • 🇮🇳 IndiaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design, development, and deployment of SAP IPPE BOM solutions, leveraging expertise in SAP S/4HANA IPPE BOM.
Collaborate with clients and cross-functional teams to gather, analyze, and translate complex business requirements into effective SAP IPPE BOM solutions.
Ensure seamless integration of SAP IPPE BOM with other SAP modules.
Provide expert advice and implementation support for SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (IPPE BOM) functionalities.
Conduct comprehensive testing (Unit, Regression, User Acceptance Testing) and troubleshooting.
Manage and configure CIF (Core Interface) integration setup.
Implement and configure various planning processes.
Design and document technical specifications, functional specifications, and workflows.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in engineering computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field,

Benefits

Comp & perks

Minimum of 6 years of hands-on experience as a functional consultant in SAP IPPE BOM, with a strong focus on implementation and support projects.
Proven expertise in SAP S/4HANA IPPE BOM; experience with SAP APO IPPE BOM is highly desirable.
In-depth understanding of manufacturing and production planning processes, including MRP, shop floor control, and detailed scheduling concepts.
Strong knowledge of IPPE BOM functionalities such as planning board, DS board, different profiles, subcontracting processes, and alert configuration.
Experience with master data concepts like Production Versions, PPMs, PDS, Capacities, and Time-streams.
Familiarity with production orders/planned orders, Material Master, BOM, Routing, and Work Centers.
Excellent analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with clients.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
SAP IPPE BOM certifications are a plus.

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Hard Skills & Tools

SAP S/4HANA IPPE BOMSAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO)Production PlanningDetailed SchedulingCIF (Core Interface) integrationUnit TestingRegression TestingUser Acceptance Testingtechnical specificationsfunctional specifications

Soft Skills

collaborationanalysiscommunication

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in engineeringBachelor's degree in computer scienceBachelor's degree in Information Technology