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About this role
A career in IBM Consulting is built on long-term client relationships and close collaboration worldwide. You’ll work with leading companies across industries, helping them shape their hybrid cloud and AI journeys. With support from our strategic partners, robust IBM technology, and Red Hat, you’ll have the tools to drive meaningful change and accelerate client impact. At IBM Consulting, curiosity fuels success. You’ll be encouraged to challenge the norm, explore new ideas, and create innovative solutions that deliver real results. Our culture of growth and empathy focuses on your long-term career development while valuing your unique skills and experiences. As a Package Consultant specializing in SAP HANA SCM PP, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and configuring SAP S/4HANA Manufacturing based Production Planning (PP) solutions for clients. Your expertise in SAP S/4HANA PP will enable you to help clients optimize their production planning operations, improve manufacturing efficiency, and reduce costs. Your primary responsibilities will include: • Design and Implement Solutions: Design and implement SAP S/4HANA PP solutions to meet client business requirements, utilizing your knowledge of SAP S/4HANA PP tools to optimize production planning operations. • Collaborate with Clients: Work closely with clients to understand their business needs, design tailored solutions, and implement them using SAP S/4HANA PP. • Deliver Client-Facing Solutions: Apply your expertise to deliver high-quality solutions that meet client expectations, driving improvements in manufacturing efficiency and cost reduction. • Configure SAP S/4HANA PP Tools: Configure SAP S/4HANA PP tools to meet client requirements, ensuring seamless integration and optimal system performance. • Implement Methodologies: Apply proven methodologies to ensure successful implementation of SAP S/4HANA PP solutions, meeting client objectives and timelines. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field • 3–7 years of experience as an SAP PP functional consultant, preferably in support or AMS • Solid understanding of SAP PP processes (MRP, BOM, Routing, Work Centers, Production Orders, Capacity Planning) • Experience in issue analysis using SAP tools such as ST22, SM37, and transaction tracing • Familiarity with ITSM tools (ServiceNow, Remedy, Solution Manager) • Knowledge of integration points between PP and other SAP modules • Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with business users • SAP PP certification is a plus • Experience with SAP S/4HANA and Fiori apps • Basic knowledge of batch management and serial number management • Understanding of manufacturing processes in regulated or high‑volume environments • Experience working in a ticket‑based support model and meeting SLAs • Italian language skills