SAP PPDS - Manager

Position Title – PPDS/ePPDS

About Global Delivery Services

Global Delivery Services refers to EY's worldwide network of service delivery centers. The GDS team plays an important role in EY’s strategy by ensuring effective support to EY’s growth agenda.

Our journey started in 2002 with approximately 200 people. Today we stand at 80,000+ professionals in ten locations around the world. We operate in Argentina, China, Hungary, India, Philippines, Poland, Sri Lanka, Mexico, Spain and the United Kingdom.

Client service is focused on providing Consulting, Assurance, Tax, Strategy & Transactions, and Knowledge support to our clients around the world. The teams enable account teams worldwide to provide seamless, high-quality, value-added support, helping deliver exceptional client service.

Enablement Services provides cost-effective, high-skilled, and innovative services to support EY’s global and local enablement teams. Markets, BMC, AWS, Finance and Accounting, Risk Management, Procurement, People Shared Services, IT Service Delivery and IT Global Infrastructure services, are among the services offered by Enablement Services.

Our innovation specialists serve the GDS Client Service and Enablement Services teams, along with Service Lines, Core Business Services and Sectors. The team brings the desired environment, technologies and skilled teams together for facilitation, rapid prototyping and innovative thinking. The competencies offered include analytics, digital, user experience, mobile technology, infrastructure, Microsoft technologies and open innovation.

The Opportunity

• Work on large‑scale SAP S/4HANA ePPDS / PP‑DS implementations / support
• Help clients optimize production planning, finite scheduling, and capacity utilization
• Be part of end‑to‑end supply chain transformations from design to hyper care
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams across planning, execution, and analytics
• Opportunity to deepen expertise in embedded planning and advanced scheduling

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead requirement gathering and business blueprinting for both standalone SAP APO and S/4HANA embedded PP/DS (ePPDS) environments.
• Configure and maintain the Core Interface (CIF) in classic environments, including integration models and queue monitoring for master and transaction data.
• Manage S/4HANA Advanced Planning master data settings
• Design and implement Master Data objects across platforms, including Production Process Models (PPM) for APO and Production Data Structures (PDS) for S/4HANA.
• Configure the Detailed Scheduling (DS) Planning Board and Product Planning Table to align with specific production floor requirements.
• Fine-tune Planning Heuristics and the DS Optimizer to automate finite capacity scheduling and optimize order sequences.
• Implement advanced scheduling features such as Sequence-Dependent Setup (SDS), Block Planning, and Campaign Planning.
• Define and manage Pegging Strategies (Fixed and Dynamic) to ensure strong synchronization between demand and supply.
• Oversee the transition from SAP GUI-based classic tools to modern SAP Fiori apps like "Monitor Capacity Utilization" and "Production Scheduling Board".
• Develop functional specifications for custom enhancements (WRICEF) and coordinate with technical teams for BAdI implementations in both APO and S/4HANA.
• Conduct end-to-end System Integration Testing (SIT) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for complex supply chain scenarios.
• Provide expertise in integrating PP/DS with other modules like SAP IBP (for demand handover), MM, SD, and EWM.
• Lead Cutover and Hypercare activities, including initial data loads, LiveCache setup, and post-go-live troubleshooting. 

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong functional expertise in SAP PP/DS or Embedded PP/DS (ePPDS)
• Hands‑on experience with tank planning in process industries
• Solid understanding of finite scheduling, pegging, sequencing, and capacity planning
• Experience configuring tank resources, setup matrices, cleaning cycles, and changeover logic
• Strong knowledge of heuristics, optimizer, and interactive planning board usage
• Ability to translate complex production and tank constraints into SAP planning models
• Strong analytical, debugging, and root‑cause analysis skills
• Effective communication skills for working with global and cross‑functional teams

Ideally, you’ll also

• Experience with one or all process manufacturing industries (chemicals, oil & gas, FMCG, pharma, food & beverage)
• Exposure to ePPDS tank planning and S/4HANA embedded planning architecture
• Knowledge of batch management, cleaning requirements, and regulatory constraints
• Experience with APO PP/DS to S/4HANA ePPDS migration
• Basic exposure to ABAP debugging, BAdIs, or custom heuristics
• Prior client‑facing consulting experience

What we look for

• Professionals with strong functional depth in PP/DS OR/AND ePPDS
• Individuals who can solve complex scheduling and capacity problems pragmatically
• Strong ownership, accountability, and delivery focus
• Ability to work independently and mentor junior team members
• Curiosity and enthusiasm to stay current with SAP S/4HANA and embedded planning innovations
• A collaborative mindset with a strong client‑first approach

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. 

• Our Commitment: As a commitment, we persistently endeavour to embody our values, fulfil our purpose, and champion inclusiveness. Our dedication is to cultivate EY into an environment where diverse perspectives are celebrated, creating a supportive atmosphere for individuals to authentically be themselves and contribute their utmost.
• Professional Development: From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe in continuous learning. We offer opportunities to build new skills, take on leadership roles, and connect and grow through mentorship.
• People and Culture: In our dynamic workplace, diversity, equity, and inclusiveness are ingrained in our culture. We're united by a commitment to create an environment where every individual's differences are valued, practices are equitable, fostering a sense of belonging. Our shared values include integrity, respect, teaming, inclusiveness, energy, enthusiasm, courage to lead, and building relationships based on doing the right thing.
• Benefits: Embark on a transformative career journey with us and indulge in a suite of premium benefits, encompassing exclusive health and wellness packages, enticing rewards, and cutting-edge learning opportunities that empower you to continually grow and excel in your professional and personal development.
• How to Apply: If you are passionate to join us and are aligned with our commitment to building a better working world, we invite you to apply by completing our user-friendly form with personal and professional information and by providing your consent to data privacy.