We are looking for an SAP Development Solution Architect to become a part of our tight-knit EPAM team and engage in technology-driven activities. In this role, you will be granted a fascinating opportunity to work in a leading software engineering and IT consulting company. If you want to gain vast professional experience and enrich your knowledge – welcome on board. Responsibilities Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather, analyze, and refine requirements, designing scalable Production Planning solutions within SAP ERP/S4HANA Design integrated end‑to‑end architectures that streamline manufacturing operations, ensuring seamless data and process flow between SAP S/4HANA PP, adjacent SAP modules (MM, QM, PM, SD), and Third‑Party systems (MES, APS, LIMS, etc.) Promote and enforce industry Best Practices, guiding the organization toward solutions aligned with long‑term operational excellence rather than individual preferences Lead implementation and customization efforts for SAP Production Planning modules (PP, PP‑DS), ensuring alignment with manufacturing strategies, planning processes, and operational KPIs Oversee the complete project lifecycle, from conceptual design and blueprinting through configuration, testing cycles (SIT/UAT), cutover, hypercare, and stabilization Conduct workshops, training sessions, and knowledge‑transfer activities to support end‑user adoption and ensure effective use of SAP PP capabilities Troubleshoot complex functional and integration issues, especially in areas such as MRP/MRP Live, capacity planning, shop floor execution, BOM/routing consistency, and integration with MES or APO/PP‑DS Continuously evaluate and recommend system enhancements, staying current with S/4HANA innovations (e.g., MRP Live, embedded PP‑DS, predictive MRP) that could improve production planning efficiency Collaborate closely with technical teams, providing functional specifications, participating in ABAP debugging sessions, and validating integration developments (IDocs, BAPIs, APIs) Requirements Minimum 10 years of experience as an SAP Consultant or Business Solution Architect with a strong focus on SAP ERP/S4HANA Production Planning Proven leadership in at least 2 greenfield implementations as a PP Team Lead or Business Solution Architect, at least one of them on S/4HANA Expert‑level knowledge of SAP PP, including MRP/MRP Live, BOMs, routings, work centers, production orders, planning strategies, capacity planning, and integration with MM, QM, SD, PM Solid experience with ABAP debugging and integration technologies (IDocs, RFC, APIs; MES or APS integration is a plus) Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills, combined with excellent communication and stakeholder‑management capabilities Excellent command of written and spoken English (B2+ level) Nice to have Experience with SAP PP‑DS (embedded or classic APO) is a significant advantage Relevant SAP certifications in SAP ECC/S/4HANA Production Planning, PP‑DS certification
