Senior Solution Architect, D&T, SAP – Production Planning

About

Laiba Technologies LLC is seeking a Senior Solution Architect, D&T, SAP – Production Planning to collaborate with Production & Operations to define, deliver, and support D&T-enabled business solutions. This role leads the design, implementation, and support of SAP S/4HANA Production Planning (PP) with hands-on configuration expertise in MRP, BOMs, routings, work centers, and production orders. The position ensures seamless integration with MES, QM, and EWM to enable end-to-end manufacturing execution. Responsible for full lifecycle delivery, including requirements, fit-gap, testing, and go-live support, the role drives process optimization, continuous improvement, and operational excellence in fast-paced manufacturing environments.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Partner with Production, Operations, and Supply Chain stakeholders to understand strategic objectives and translate business needs into scalable SAP S/4HANA Production Planning solutions.
• Lead the definition, documentation, and validation of detailed business and functional requirements, recommending best practices and optimal system solutions.
• Provide deep functional and technical expertise in SAP S/4HANA Production Planning (PP), with integration knowledge across QM, MM, EWM, and MES/shop floor systems.
• Spearhead the mapping of business requirements to robust technical architectures, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards and digital strategy.
• Oversee the design, configuration, testing, and delivery of SAP S/4HANA PP functionality to meet defined business outcomes.
• Ensure seamless integration between SAP S/4HANA and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) for real-time production execution and data synchronization.
• Stay current with SAP S/4HANA releases and innovations, leveraging new capabilities to enhance manufacturing processes. Strong SAP HANA technical knowledge is preferred.
• Provide leadership in project execution, including work allocation, cross-functional coordination, performance management, and outcome-driven delivery.
• Solve complex system and process challenges using broad functional and technical expertise.
• Provide system support and maintenance aligned with the SAP S/4HANA Service Delivery model, company policies, and regulatory requirements (including SOX and FDA GMP where applicable).
• Create and maintain system lifecycle documentation, including SOPs, SOIs, functional specifications, and job aids in accordance with company governance standards.
• Participate in and adhere to formal Change Control processes.
• Support and contribute to Lean Sigma and continuous improvement initiatives to achieve operational performance targets.
• Ensure compliance with company safety, quality, and regulatory policies at all times.
• Operate effectively within a global, virtual environment, prioritizing tasks and delivering results in high-pressure situations.
• Travel locally as required.