About the Role
The S/4 PPDS Consultant plays a critical role in the SCM Deployment transformation stream, supporting Central & EMEA factory planning initiatives under the direction of the PP/DS Lead. This role is responsible for configuring and implementing Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PPDS) capabilities within S/4HANA, enabling manufacturing organizations to optimize planning runs, scheduling, and capacity management.
In this position, the consultant will work closely with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into robust PPDS configurations, participate in fit-gap workshops, and ensure quality delivery through rigorous testing and documentation.
Essential Job Functions
- Configure PPDS planning runs, heuristics, planning parameters, and scheduling profiles for deployment scope
- Prepare functional specifications and PPDS configuration documentation
- Support fit-gap workshops and document PPDS business requirements
- Conduct unit testing, SIT support, and defect resolution for PPDS processes
- Assist with PPDS integration testing with IBP and Manufacturing workstreams
- Support PPDS data migration and cutover activities for planning master data
DXC is an employer of choice with strong values, and fosters a culture of inclusion, belonging and corporate citizenship. We inspire and take care of our people. We work to create a culture of learning, diversity and inclusion and are dedicated to strong ethics and corporate citizenship. DXC is where brilliant people seize opportunities to advance their careers and amplify customer success.
Full-time hires are eligible to participate in the DXC benefit program. DXC offers a comprehensive, flexible, and competitive benefits program, which includes:
- Stable employment in an international company.
- Advancement opportunities within the organization (a variety of exciting projects with an array of technologies and tools).
- Flexibility in work arrangement.
- An onboarding buddy’s support to make you feel comfortable in our company from day one.
- Substantial medical insurance package provided in cooperation with the biggest medical services provider in Poland.
- Life insurance package.
- Multisport Card.
- Unlimited access to DXC University with courses from external partners for the best learner's experience.
- DXC Partner courses and certifications (Microsoft, SAP, ServiceNow, AWS, Google, Dell Technologies, IBM, Microfocus, Salesforce, Red Hat, VMware, Workday).
- Employee Referral Program: a financial bonus for the referrer for a successful candidate recommendation.
- Employee Recognition Program with points assigned by colleagues for the recognized employees (exchangeable for prizes).
- Employee Assistance Program (providing 24/7 support for employees and their families in difficult life situations).
- Opportunity to join our numerous charity and ecology-related events organized by our CSR Team (Corporate Social Responsibility).
- DiXi Cool activities: trips, sports and wellness events, discounts for cultural events.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or IT
- SAP PPDS configuration experience with implementation delivery in manufacturing context
- Knowledge of PPDS heuristics, capacity planning, and scheduling in S/4HANA
- Experience with PPDS unit testing and integration testing support
- Good documentation skills and ability to work in offshore/nearshore delivery model
Nice to have:
- SAP PPDS certification
- IBP-PPDS integration experience
