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Pratt & Whitney · 3 days ago

DT SAP Planning Architect (Remote)

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$147K/yr - $295K/yr

10+ years exp

Pratt & Whitney is working to transform the future of flight by designing and servicing innovative engines. They are seeking a highly skilled Digital Technology SAP Planning Architect to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of SAP solutions within their OEM and Aftermarket manufacturing environment.

Aviation & Aerospace

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Analyze, design, and develop SAP Production planning, Demand planning, and supply planning solutions to fit business and technical objectives

Lead the design and implementation of SAP PP/PPDS/APO and other planning solutions to support OE and AM manufacturing strategies (make-to-stock, make-to-order, etc.)

Collaborate with stakeholders, (in production, supply chain, etc) to develop SAP roadmaps, to gather and analyze requirements and translating them into comprehensive functional and technical specifications

Provide expertise in SAP technologies such as S/4HANA, IBP, PP, MM, and SD

Provide technical expertise on configuring SAP PP and MM modules and act as an internal expert on SAP capabilities in the operations planning area

Provide SME during implementations of operations planning projects leveraging our current planning applications such as SAP ECC, SAP IBP, Kinaxis Maestro and Talend integration tools

Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to junior architects, developers, and functional teams, fostering a team experience in knowledge sharing and continuous improvement

Lead the design of future advanced planning solutions as the company transforms to SAP S/4 HANA journey

Researching and suggesting best practices related to various elements of Demand/Supply Planning, Operational Planning, and Inventory Optimization

Provide application design guidance and consultation, based on a thorough understanding of applicable technology, tools and existing designs

Ensure logic and design is aligned with the core architecture of the systems / applications

Find and propose innovative solutions that enable process automation, leveraging best practices and technologies within the company’s application processes and architecture

Conduct comprehensive assessments of current planning environments, identifying gaps, and recommending improvements to enhance performance, quality, and reliability

Qualification

SAP Demand PlanningSAP Supply PlanningSAP Production PlanningSAP S/4HANASAP PPSAP MMSAP IBPInventory ManagementAnalytical skillsProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsLeadership skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Management Information System, Information Technology, or related technical field and 12+ years of hands on applicable work experience; OR an Advanced degree in computer science, Information Technology, Data Science, or a related technical field and 10+ years of hands on applicable work experience

12+ years as an SAP Architect or similar with SAP module understanding

Strong understanding of Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) and Aftermarket (AM) supply chain complexities, including multi-tier suppliers, global logistics, and inventory management

Hands on experience with SAP implementation, configuration, integration, S/4HANA, and relevant planning modules

In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with SAP PP, and familiarity with related modules such as SAP PPDS, MM, QM and PM

Strong understanding of Original Equipment Manufacturing (OE) and Aftermarket (AM) supply chain complexities, including multi-tier suppliers, global logistics, and inventory management

Knowledge in SAP MRP/Capacity Planning Processes, Inventory (IM), Warehouse Management (WM)

Experience with implementing planning solutions in support of key aftermarket processes such as spare parts planning and forecasting, repair planning, inventory balancing, optimization and replenishment

Experience in master data, Bill of Materials, and Recipes/Routing, maintenance plans, in a manufacturing environment

Knowledge of the different planning strategies for production (Made-to-order and made-to-stock)

Exceptional problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, concise strategies for a variety of audiences

Experience in Finance (FI) integration as it relates to Production Planning

Hands on experience in configuring and supporting process design in leading advanced planning and forecasting solutions such as SAP IBP Demand, Response and Supply Planning, s4 PPDS, Production Planning/MRP, Kinaxis Rapid Response with strong understanding of the modules

Experience with industry standard ERP system implementations (waterfall and agile methodologies)

Ability to quickly adapt to changing business environments

Ability to lead technical teams or lead projects

U.S. citizenship is required, due to government contract requirements

Preferred

Relevant SAP certifications in Production Planning or S/4HANA

Experience with cloud platforms and SAP cloud solutions like BTP

Experience/knowledge working in an aerospace environment is highly desirable

Highly self-directed and able to learn quickly with a solid ability to drive and deliver results

Excellent judgment, interpersonal skills, business awareness and professional maturity with executive presentation experience, comfortable interacting with senior executive leadership

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee assistance program

Employee Scholar Program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Company

Pratt & Whitney

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Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, is a global leader in propulsion systems, powering the most advanced aircraft in the world, and we are shaping the future of aviation.

Founded in 1925

East Hartford, CT, US

10001+ employees