Lead Consultant(Development)

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HCLTech is seeking an experienced SAP DS Lead Functional Consultant with 6–8 years of SAP implementation experience to lead SAP PP/DS (Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling) initiatives for large steel manufacturing organizations. The role requires expertise in SAP S/4HANA Greenfield and Brownfield programs, production planning, finite capacity scheduling, manufacturing optimization, and integration with core SAP modules. Key Roles & Responsibilities Lead SAP PP/DS solution design, configuration, testing and deployment activities. Drive Greenfield, Brownfield, rollout and SAP S/4HANA transformation projects. Conduct workshops and gather business requirements from production planning and manufacturing teams. Configure demand planning, finite scheduling, capacity planning, heuristics and optimization processes. Design detailed scheduling solutions for steel production, rolling mills and downstream operations. Support production sequencing, resource utilization and bottleneck management activities. Integrate SAP PP/DS with PP, QM, MM, PM, EWM and FICO modules. Prepare functional specifications and support ABAP, integration and reporting developments. Lead SIT, UAT, cutover planning, go-live and hypercare support. Mentor consultants and provide best-practice guidance for supply chain planning processes. Required Technical Skills SAP PP/DS Configuration Detailed Scheduling and Finite Planning Production Planning and Capacity Planning Heuristics and Optimizer Configuration MRP and Supply Planning SAP S/4HANA Manufacturing SAP Fiori Applications SAP Activate Methodology Steel Industry Experience Steel melting and casting operations Rolling mill production planning Production sequencing and scheduling Manufacturing capacity optimization Raw material and finished goods planning Plant-level production control processes Implementation Experience 6–8 years SAP implementation experience Minimum 2 end-to-end SAP projects Greenfield and Brownfield transformation experience Testing, cutover and hypercare support Production support and continuous improvement initiatives Education & Certifications Bachelor Degree in Engineering , Technology or related discipline SAP PP/DS or Production Planning Certification preferred SAP S/4HANA Certification desirable Behavioral Competencies Leadership Analytical Thinking Problem Solving Stakeholder Management Communication Skills Team Collaboration Key Responsibilities Role Summary HCLTech is seeking an experienced SAP DS Lead Functional Consultant with 6–8 years of SAP implementation experience to lead SAP PP/DS (Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling) initiatives for large steel manufacturing organizations. The role requires expertise in SAP S/4HANA Greenfield and Brownfield programs, production planning, finite capacity scheduling, manufacturing optimization, and integration with core SAP modules. Key Roles & Responsibilities Lead SAP PP/DS solution design, configuration, testing and deployment activities. Drive Greenfield, Brownfield, rollout and SAP S/4HANA transformation projects. Conduct workshops and gather business requirements from production planning and manufacturing teams. Configure demand planning, finite scheduling, capacity planning, heuristics and optimization processes. Design detailed scheduling solutions for steel production, rolling mills and downstream operations. Support production sequencing, resource utilization and bottleneck management activities. Integrate SAP PP/DS with PP, QM, MM, PM, EWM and FICO modules. Prepare functional specifications and support ABAP, integration and reporting developments. Lead SIT, UAT, cutover planning, go-live and hypercare support. Mentor consultants and provide best-practice guidance for supply chain planning processes. Required Technical Skills SAP PP/DS Configuration Detailed Scheduling and Finite Planning Production Planning and Capacity Planning Heuristics and Optimizer Configuration MRP and Supply Planning SAP S/4HANA Manufacturing SAP Fiori Applications SAP Activate Methodology Steel Industry Experience Steel melting and casting operations Rolling mill production planning Production sequencing and scheduling Manufacturing capacity optimization Raw material and finished goods planning Plant-level production control processes Implementation Experience 6–8 years SAP implementation experience Minimum 2 end-to-end SAP projects Greenfield and Brownfield transformation experience Testing, cutover and hypercare support Production support and continuous improvement initiatives Education & Certifications Bachelor Degree in Engineering , Technology or related discipline SAP PP/DS or Production Planning Certification preferred SAP S/4HANA Certification desirable Behavioral Competencies Leadership Analytical Thinking Problem Solving Stakeholder Management Communication Skills Team Collaboration Skill Requirements Other Requirements Apply now Information at a Glance Why HCLTech? 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