UKI Technology Consulting - SAP Production Planning Lead

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General information    

•   Location: Dublin / Cork
•   Available for Work Visa Sponsorship: No
•   Business area: UKI Technology Consulting (SAP)
•   Contract type: Permanent

 

The Team and the opportunity

 

Our SAP practice is experiencing an exciting period of growth. We are interested in hearing from experienced SAP professionals who would like to take their careers to the next level. 

 

EY's global SAP practice now totals more than 26,000+ dedicated SAP professionals in over 150 countries and we are investing heavily in S/4HANA, Ariba, IBP, SuccessFactors, Concur, GTS, SCP, Analytics, and other new SAP solutions. We are helping our clients to tackle their most difficult challenges by implementing SAP solutions that enable business transformation and deliver real value for our clients. We operate local and remote teams across multiple locations, we design and build global solutions with variations to meet local requirements, and we deploy these in ways that maximize value for our clients. 

 

You will become key member of our SAP team. Your role will be focused primarily on the delivery of SAP services to one or more of our multiple large clients implementing SAP S/4HANA. Your secondary focus will be on support and broader practice development. In this role, you will help develop high-performing individuals and teams, leading and supporting them to deliver exceptional client services. 

 

Your Key Responsibilities 

 

• Lead workshops to understand client requirements and design integrated SAP manufacturing solutions, including PP (Production Planning), PP/DS (Detailed Scheduling), Production Execution, and Manufacturing Systems Integration
• Oversee the full manufacturing lifecycle, from demand planning and MRP to shop floor execution and delivery, leveraging S/4HANA’s capabilities.
• Configure and customise SAP PP and PP / DS functionalities for finite scheduling, sequencing, and resource optimisation, ensuring efficient production and minimising bottlenecks.
• Drive the development and maintenance of scalable, reliable SAP manufacturing architecture, collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Produce design and configuration documentation, functional and migration specs, test scripts, and training materials.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project scope, timelines, and resource requirements.
• Share best practices, mentor team members, support sales activities, and facilitate client events.

 

Skills and attributes for Success

 

• Strong technical skills and keen ambition to develop further.
• Ability to identify areas of risk, carry out an effective review and know when to refer upwards.
• Client focused and commercially aware.
• Ability to build strong client relationships and professional networks.
• Excellent communicator in a range of situations, both written and oral.
• Relationship management skills with ability to manage client expectations and efficient and successful delivery of Tax services.
• Project management skills, ability to plan and prioritize work, and to meet deadlines.
• Team player; ability to integrate and build effective relationships at all levels.
• Outgoing with good relationship skills and the ability to deliver quality output.

 

 To qualify for the role, you should have

• A third level qualification in Computer Science, Mathematics or a related discipline, or relevant experience related to the position 

• A minimum of 7 years’ experience delivering in SAP PP and PP/DS Functional areas with a proven track record of successful implementations and support

• Experience with, or demonstrable understanding of, S/4HANA best practice processes, key benefits, and implementation scenarios  

• In depth knowledge of SAP PP and PP/DS modules, including configuration, customization and integration with other SAP modules and external systems Strong ability to lead, mentor and motivate teams, adopting a collaborative and supportive approach

• Proven ability to build and leverage relationships with senior-level clients

  

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