Technical Architect

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Role Summary Lead the transformation of SAP S/4HANA Production Planning (PP / PPDS) capabilities, integrating with Kinaxis Rapid Response to enable real-time, synchronized planning and execution across a complex semiconductor supply chain environment. Key Responsibilities • Lead SAP PP / PPDS workstream across Plan-to-Fulfill (P2F) processes • Drive design and implementation of Kinaxis (Demand, Supply, S&OP, Factory Planning) • Define end-to-end planning-to-execution integration across SAP, MES, and PLM • Lead S/4HANA implementation lifecycle (design, build, test, cutover, hypercare) • Optimize planning through MRP, heuristics, and scheduling strategies • Align solutions with semiconductor constraints (multi-stage BOMs, long lead times) • Manage cross-functional teams across planning, manufacturing, and IT Must-Have Skills Functional & Technical • Strong expertise in SAP S/4HANA PP / PPDS (configuration and solution design) • Hands on experience in Variant Configuration • Hands-on experience with Kinaxis RapidResponse integration • Deep knowledge of: o MRP, production planning, and detailed scheduling o BOM, routings, production versions, capacity planning • Experience integrating SAP with: o MM, SD, QM modules o MES and PLM systems Program & Delivery • Proven experience leading end-to-end S/4HANA transformation programs • Strong experience in UAT, cutover, and hypercare execution • Ability to design end-to-end planning processes (Plan-to-Fulfill) Industry • Experience in semiconductor / high-tech manufacturing environments • Understanding of: o Multi-stage manufacturing flows o Long lead-time supply chains Leadership • Strong stakeholder management across business and IT • Experience leading global delivery (onshore/offshore teams) Nice-to-Have Skills • Experience with advanced planning tools (SAP IBP, APO) • Exposure to S&OP / IBP processes and control tower solutions • Knowledge of: o SAP BTP / Integration Suite / middleware (Talend, APIs) o Data integration and governance frameworks • Experience with: o NPI (New Product Introduction) and engineering-driven supply chains o AI/analytics-driven planning or predictive supply chain capabilities • Familiarity with semiconductor-specific tools/processes: o Fab-to-assembly planning o Engineering change integration (PLM ↔ ERP) Key Responsibilities Role Summary Lead the transformation of SAP S/4HANA Production Planning (PP / PPDS) capabilities, integrating with Kinaxis Rapid Response to enable real-time, synchronized planning and execution across a complex semiconductor supply chain environment. Key Responsibilities • Lead SAP PP / PPDS workstream across Plan-to-Fulfill (P2F) processes • Drive design and implementation of Kinaxis (Demand, Supply, S&OP, Factory Planning) • Define end-to-end planning-to-execution integration across SAP, MES, and PLM • Lead S/4HANA implementation lifecycle (design, build, test, cutover, hypercare) • Optimize planning through MRP, heuristics, and scheduling strategies • Align solutions with semiconductor constraints (multi-stage BOMs, long lead times) • Manage cross-functional teams across planning, manufacturing, and IT Must-Have Skills Functional & Technical • Strong expertise in SAP S/4HANA PP / PPDS (configuration and solution design) • Hands on experience in Variant Configuration • Hands-on experience with Kinaxis RapidResponse integration • Deep knowledge of: o MRP, production planning, and detailed scheduling o BOM, routings, production versions, capacity planning • Experience integrating SAP with: o MM, SD, QM modules o MES and PLM systems Program & Delivery • Proven experience leading end-to-end S/4HANA transformation programs • Strong experience in UAT, cutover, and hypercare execution • Ability to design end-to-end planning processes (Plan-to-Fulfill) Industry • Experience in semiconductor / high-tech manufacturing environments • Understanding of: o Multi-stage manufacturing flows o Long lead-time supply chains Leadership • Strong stakeholder management across business and IT • Experience leading global delivery (onshore/offshore teams) Nice-to-Have Skills • Experience with advanced planning tools (SAP IBP, APO) • Exposure to S&OP / IBP processes and control tower solutions • Knowledge of: o SAP BTP / Integration Suite / middleware (Talend, APIs) o Data integration and governance frameworks • Experience with: o NPI (New Product Introduction) and engineering-driven supply chains o AI/analytics-driven planning or predictive supply chain capabilities • Familiarity with semiconductor-specific tools/processes: o Fab-to-assembly planning o Engineering change integration (PLM ↔ ERP) Skill Requirements Role Summary Lead the transformation of SAP S/4HANA Production Planning (PP / PPDS) capabilities, integrating with Kinaxis Rapid Response to enable real-time, synchronized planning and execution across a complex semiconductor supply chain environment. Key Responsibilities • Lead SAP PP / PPDS workstream across Plan-to-Fulfill (P2F) processes • Drive design and implementation of Kinaxis (Demand, Supply, S&OP, Factory Planning) • Define end-to-end planning-to-execution integration across SAP, MES, and PLM • Lead S/4HANA implementation lifecycle (design, build, test, cutover, hypercare) • Optimize planning through MRP, heuristics, and scheduling strategies • Align solutions with semiconductor constraints (multi-stage BOMs, long lead times) • Manage cross-functional teams across planning, manufacturing, and IT Must-Have Skills Functional & Technical • Strong expertise in SAP S/4HANA PP / PPDS (configuration and solution design) • Hands on experience in Variant Configuration • Hands-on experience with Kinaxis RapidResponse integration • Deep knowledge of: o MRP, production planning, and detailed scheduling o BOM, routings, production versions, capacity planning • Experience integrating SAP with: o MM, SD, QM modules o MES and PLM systems Program & Delivery • Proven experience leading end-to-end S/4HANA transformation programs • Strong experience in UAT, cutover, and hypercare execution • Ability to design end-to-end planning processes (Plan-to-Fulfill) Industry • Experience in semiconductor / high-tech manufacturing environments • Understanding of: o Multi-stage manufacturing flows o Long lead-time supply chains Leadership • Strong stakeholder management across business and IT • Experience leading global delivery (onshore/offshore teams) Nice-to-Have Skills • Experience with advanced planning tools (SAP IBP, APO) • Exposure to S&OP / IBP processes and control tower solutions • Knowledge of: o SAP BTP / Integration Suite / middleware (Talend, APIs) o Data integration and governance frameworks • Experience with: o NPI (New Product Introduction) and engineering-driven supply chains o AI/analytics-driven planning or predictive supply chain capabilities • Familiarity with semiconductor-specific tools/processes: o Fab-to-assembly planning o Engineering change integration (PLM ↔ ERP) Other Requirements Role Summary Lead the transformation of SAP S/4HANA Production Planning (PP / PPDS) capabilities, integrating with Kinaxis Rapid Response to enable real-time, synchronized planning and execution across a complex semiconductor supply chain environment. Key Responsibilities • Lead SAP PP / PPDS workstream across Plan-to-Fulfill (P2F) processes • Drive design and implementation of Kinaxis (Demand, Supply, S&OP, Factory Planning) • Define end-to-end planning-to-execution integration across SAP, MES, and PLM • Lead S/4HANA implementation lifecycle (design, build, test, cutover, hypercare) • Optimize planning through MRP, heuristics, and scheduling strategies • Align solutions with semiconductor constraints (multi-stage BOMs, long lead times) • Manage cross-functional teams across planning, manufacturing, and IT Must-Have Skills Functional & Technical • Strong expertise in SAP S/4HANA PP / PPDS (configuration and solution design) • Hands on experience in Variant Configuration • Hands-on experi