SAP PP/QM Consultant required by our client on a contract basis OUTSIDE IR35 for 6 months + possible extensions working on a hybrid basis.

Job Title: SAP PP/QM Consultant

Key Qualifications:

• Proven experience in a Master Controller role.
• In-depth understanding of the operational impacts of Master Production Schedules (MPS).
• Strong expertise in SAP and MRP (or equivalent) systems.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to coordinate and initiate actions, take initiative, and adapt to changes effectively.
• Strong customer focus with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders.
• Commitment to working as part of a larger team is essential.
• Skilled in creating, maintaining, and managing manufacturing schedules or similar.
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills.
• Highly organized with keen attention to detail.
• Capable of working independently and escalating issues when appropriate.
• Motivated, adaptable, and flexible in approach.

Role Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS) using information from High-Level and Project Plans, aligned with S&OP processes.
• Create, monitor, and control the MPS and SAP Build Plan with focus on safety, quality, delivery, and cost; validate releases with Scheduler to support key warehouse picking activities.
• Issue scheduling documents, from the MPS to daily plans and trackers, to guide the team in following and delivering the schedule.
• Effectively control and communicate the MPS to stakeholders, maintaining a continuous cycle of planning, monitoring, and control.
• Create and manage Production & Rework Orders in SAP in a timely manner.
• Develop and share dashboards to monitor metrics, regularly updating the Planning Manager, Project Managers, and other key stakeholders.
• Prepare training materials for SAP planning functions and relevant transactions.
• Monitor and close Production, Rework, and other orders promptly.
• Identify and address Master Data errors with other teams that may impact the SAP Build Plan, Production Orders, or other operational controls.
• Track daily progress, verifying key information such as production or material delays, to ensure accurate plan alignment.
• Lead daily meetings with stakeholders to communicate the plan, secure site-wide buy-in, and coordinate effective execution of the MPS.
• Document SAP procedures and planning processes to train other team members, ensuring coverage at all times.
• Collaborate with operations, warehouse, and production managers for Real Time updates to keep the SAP Build Plan aligned with the approved MPS.
• Work with planning team members to ensure plan adjustments do not disrupt other processes or facilities, considering factors like logistics, material storage, capacity constraints, and test and validation requirements.
• Validate necessary changes to the MPS with the planning team and obtain approval from the Planning Manager before release.
• Support Continuous Improvement initiatives as directed by the Planning Manager and contribute to a culture of ongoing improvement.
• Provide backup for other Master Schedulers or Operations Controllers when necessary.
• Escalate roadblocks and unresolved issues to the Planning Manager, Project Managers, and relevant stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to the MPS and apply change management processes, securing approvals for any revisions prior to MPS release.

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