Keasis · 1 day ago
SAP IBP & ePPDS Lead
Keasis is a company seeking a SAP IBP & ePPDS Lead to serve as the primary design authority for the integrated planning landscape. The role involves leading the implementation of synchronized planning scenarios, overseeing ePPDS configuration, and ensuring the integration of tactical supply plans with S/4HANA ePPDS.
Responsibilities
Synchronized Planning Design: Own the end-to-end architecture between IBP (Order-Based Planning) and S/4HANA ePPDS, defining the handover process for short-term production planning
EPPDS Configuration: Lead the configuration of ePPDS heuristics, optimization engines, and detailed scheduling strategies, including changeovers, setup matrices, and pegging
IBP Integration: Design and manage Real-Time Integration (RTI) and CIF data flows to ensure master data (Resources, PDS, Products) and transactional data remain consistent across systems
Advanced Scheduling: Implement complex scheduling logic such as Characteristic-Dependent Planning (CDP), Shelf-Life planning, and campaign scheduling
Stakeholder Leadership: Facilitate design workshops with Manufacturing and Supply Chain heads to align tactical plans with operational constraints
Team Management: Oversee offshore delivery teams, ensuring configuration quality, sprint priorities, and adherence to SAP Activate methalogy
Qualification
Required
10–15 years of SAP SCM experience, with at least 5 years specifically in SAP IBP and 2+ years in S/4HANA ePPDS (embedded)
Expertise in Response & Supply (R&S), Order-Based Planning (OBP), and RTI
Deep knowledge of the DS Board, PPDS Optimizer, Heuristics, and master data elements like Production Data Structures (PDS)
Strong functional understanding of S/4HANA PP (Production Planning) and MM (Materials Management)
Proven track record of leading at least 2 full-lifecycle implementations involving the integration of IBP with ePPDS
Preferred
Knowledge of the 'Production Planning Integration Mode' (PPIM) to control advanced planning behavior
Experience in complex manufacturing environments such as Life Sciences (GxP/SOX compliance), Automotive, or High-Tech
SAP Certified Application Associate for IBP or S/4HANA Production Planning and Manufacturing