SAP ECC PP/MM Master Data Specialist (Planning Integration)

Job Title:
SAP ECC PP/MM Master Data Specialist (Planning Integration)

Duration:
Contract 6-12 Months

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities

• Master Data Design & Governance
• Lead the design, standardization, and governance of SAP ECC master data objects critical to production planning integration, including:
  • Material Master (MRP views, planning parameters, procurement types)
  • Bill of Materials (BOM)
  • Routings and Work Centers
  • Production Versions and Scheduling Parameters
• Define and enforce global data standards, naming conventions, and governance processes.
• Third-Party Planning Integration
• Own the SAP ECC master data model required to support third-party planning tools (e.g., demand planning, capacity planning, scheduling).
• Ensure accurate and consistent master data feeds (e.g., stock, sales orders, BOMs, routings) into external planning systems.
• Collaborate with integration teams to validate interfaces, data mappings, and data quality requirements.
• Business Alignment & Requirements Translation
• Partner with production, planning, procurement, and supply chain teams to capture requirements and translate them into SAP master data structures.
• Drive alignment between SAP data design and business planning processes to ensure optimal planning outcomes.
• Implementation & Change Delivery
• Support SAP ECC projects and enhancements involving master data design, including system changes required for planning solution integration.
• Develop functional specifications for master data-related enhancements and collaborate with technical teams on implementation.
• Data Quality & Continuous Improvement
• Establish data quality controls, monitoring processes, and KPIs for critical master data elements.
• Lead root cause analysis for planning or execution issues linked to master data gaps or inconsistencies.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance master data integrity and planning accuracy.
• Testing & Deployment
• Lead master data validation during system integration testing (SIT) and user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Ensure end-to-end test scenarios cover planning integration flows (SAP ↔ third-party).
• Stakeholder & Vendor Collaboration
• Work closely with third-party planning solution providers, SAP functional teams, and business stakeholders to ensure alignment with enterprise standards.
• Act as the key SAP ECC master data advisor for planning-related initiatives.

Required Experience and Technical Skills

• Strong hands-on experience in SAP ECC PP and MM, with a focus on master data design and configuration.
• Deep expertise in:
  • Material Master (MRP, procurement, planning parameters)
  • BOM management and variant structures
  • Routings, work centers, and production versions
• Proven experience supporting or integrating with third-party production planning or scheduling solutions.
• Strong understanding of how SAP master data supports:
  • Demand planning
  • Rough-cut capacity planning
  • Detailed scheduling and production execution
• Experience with data governance, data quality frameworks, and master data lifecycle management.
• Experience defining functional specifications and working with ABAP and integration teams.
• Strong testing experience across SIT, UAT, and data validation cycles.
• Practical understanding of SAP PP/MM integration points (procurement, inventory, production orders).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• SAP certification in PP or MM is advantageous.
• Experience in manufacturing environments with external planning tools is strongly preferred.

Key Competencies

• Master Data Expertise – Deep understanding of SAP data structures and their impact on planning outcomes.
• Analytical & Detail-Oriented – Strong ability to identify data gaps and resolve complex data-related issues.
• Integration Mindset – Ability to bridge SAP ECC with external planning platforms.
• Stakeholder Engagement – Strong communication and facilitation skills across business and IT teams.
• Process & Governance Focus – Commitment to standardization, data quality, and sustainable processes.
• Delivery Focused – Ability to drive initiatives to completion in a complex, global environment.