SAP PP (Production Planning) and QM (Quality Management) Functional Consultant

Accenture · Washington, D.C.

Manufacturing & Operationsposted 2mo ago

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The work
The SAP Production Planning and Quality Management Functional Consultant is responsible for designing, configuring, and implementing SAP S/4HANA Production Planning solutions with full integration to Quality Management in a Greenfield environment. This role partners directly with client business teams to gather requirements, design manufacturing processes, and support seamless integration across PP, QM, EWM, external manufacturing, and other connected functions. The consultant will lead solution design workshops, define process flows, develop testing strategies, troubleshoot integration challenges, and coordinate with technical and architectural teams to ensure end‑to‑end solution alignment. The role also includes supporting MES integrations (such as Solumina), enhancing SAP modules, and mentoring junior team members. The ideal candidate brings deep PP/QM expertise, manufacturing execution experience, and strong understanding of made‑to‑order production scenarios.

Key responsibilities:

Develop and deliver Production Planning demos, clearly articulating business benefits
Lead requirement‑gathering sessions and design functional solutions aligned to business processes
Support integration across PP–QM, PP–EWM, and PP with external manufacturing partners
Collaborate with technical teams to ensure designs meet functional and technical requirements
Perform business process design, system analysis, and solution validation
Coordinate with architects, developers, BASIS, middleware, portal teams, and business analysts
Enhance SAP modules and support integrations with MES systems such as Solumina
Develop test strategies and lead complex testing efforts for PP integrated with QM
Manage a functional team and provide mentoring and training to junior consultants
Support manufacturing execution processes, including planning for made‑to‑order materials

Here’s what you need:

4+ years of hands‑on experience configuring SAP PP and QM in S/4HANA environments
Strong understanding of manufacturing and quality processes, cross‑functional integration, and execution scenarios
Strong analytical, communication, and client‑facing skills

Nice to have:

Experience implementing a Greenfield S/4HANA solution using core Production Planning (not IBP or APO)
Experience integrating Quality Management from a third‑party system with SAP PP
Strong preference for candidates with manufacturing execution experience using SAP PP
Experience working with demand sources such as Project Systems, Sales Orders, and Planned Independent Requirements

Eligibility requirements:

U.S. Citizenship required
Ability to obtain and maintain government clearance

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The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is:

$86,400—$176,200 USD

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