SAP PP Experts in Austria
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Austria, who have recently used SAP PP
Franziska S.
Last position:
Business Analyst (multiple concurrent roles) at APK Pensionskasse
- Leading change management for an internal SAP implementation (10–50 people) — a newly created role built from scratch, including stakeholder mapping, impact assessments, and a full communication plan.
- Acting as requirements engineer on a parallel payroll IT project, gathering and documenting requirements across business and technical stakeholders.
- Serving as IT demand manager for the existing software portfolio, acting as the interface between business units and IT.
- Co-administered Jira and Confluence, designing a Demand-to-Delivery workflow and configuring Scrum boards to support delivery teams.
Gerald H.
Last position:
External SAP Consultant at ACO Severin Ahlmann GmbH & Co. KG
- Supporting the internal IT department in SAP support for S/4Hana.
- Processing tickets.
- Further development of solutions.
- Expanding configuration models.
- Training key users and end users.
- Documenting solutions.
Krisna F.
Last position:
SAP MM Key User for Sourcing and Procurement at Swan Consultancy GmbH
- Providing technical guidance to internal stakeholders on queries
- Acting as key user during S/4 HANA roll-outs at various EU locations
- Creating and editing process documentation
- Customizing and optimizing procurement processes
- Master data migration in procurement (Business Partners, info records)
Veronika H.
Last position:
Manufacturing Lead at GI.HU (Genetic Immunity) Kft.
- Technology and operational leader for R&D and GMP manufacturing and contract manufacturing activities of the product candidate
- Successful screening and selection of CMOs and CDMOs, establishment of workflows
- Completed risk assessments and gap analyses in relation of the production activities
- Acting as key contact point for CMOs, CDMOs and other contractors; managing and leading negotiations
- Analysis of the current technology of the product candidate (drug substance with biotechnological origin, excipient polymer and related nano formulation) and the medical device; technology optimization, critical parameter setting
- Technology related gap- and risk analysis, decision management, project management and prioritization
- Crisis management and solution setup by critical parameter analysis and investigation of critical quality attributes of the processes
- Definition and selection of the related and needed quality control setup (evaluation of QC tests, specification set up according to relevant guidelines)
- GMP related activities: deviation, change control and OOS management, compilation of GMP related documentation (SOP, WI, etc.)
Klaus S.
Last position:
Interim Management "Director Carpentry" at ELKAYINTERIORSYSTEMS
- Operational responsibility in furniture sourcing for procurement – strategic and operational, logistics, quality, ERP systems, project management
- Business process optimization
- Optimization of the used ERP system
- Employee development and coaching
Michael H.
Last position:
Voest AG
SAP S/4HANA authorizations: Project NEXUS, implementation of the authorization concept for Voest branch
Implementation of the authorization concept for Voest Bulgaria for the SAP modules FI, AM, CO, MM, SD, PP, PM, PS, QM, WM and Fiori
Design, definition and implementation in the rollout
Franz W.
Last position:
SAP Expert
- Preparation of S/4 HANA for utilities
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Statistics of experts using SAP PP
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
18 years
Position duration
2.4 years
Positions per freelancer
18
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Logistics
Top industries
Information Technology, Manufacturing, Automotive
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Human Resources
Bachelor's degree or higher
67%
Master's degree or higher
67%
Certifications per freelancer
2
Most common languages
German, English, Czech
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 14 Oct 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology in Austria are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows the share of experts charging within that range.
Average rates of experts in Austria using SAP PP
Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 14 Oct 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
SAP PP experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Information Technology (71%)
- Manufacturing (71%)
- Automotive (43%)
- Healthcare (43%)
- Transportation (43%)
- Professional Services (43%)
- Retail (43%)
- Construction (29%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Production planning in SAP
SAP PP, short for Production Planning, supports the processes that turn demand and materials into executable production orders. It covers planning, scheduling, capacity checks, staging and confirmation for make-to-stock, make-to-order and repetitive manufacturing. Companies use it to connect business planning with what happens on the shop floor.
Core process areas
SAP PP specialists work across master data and operational planning, including bills of material, work centers, routings, production versions and material master settings. They configure material requirements planning, planned orders, production orders, capacity evaluation, confirmations, goods movements and settlement. Strong work keeps planning logic aligned with real plant constraints.
Connected SAP ecosystem
SAP PP rarely operates alone. It exchanges information with procurement and inventory processes in SAP MM, sales demand in SAP SD, controlling in SAP CO and quality activities in SAP QM. Projects may also involve SAP S/4HANA, SAP Fiori, embedded analytics, SAP Extended Warehouse Management or manufacturing execution systems.
Where companies use it
SAP PP supports discrete, process and repetitive manufacturing in industries such as automotive, machinery, chemicals, food production and consumer goods. Companies typically bring in freelance specialists to:
- Prepare a plant rollout or SAP S/4HANA transformation
- Redesign planning parameters and production master data
- Improve MRP exceptions, capacity planning or order execution
- Integrate shop-floor systems and external scheduling tools
When external expertise helps
Freelance SAP PP expertise is useful when an internal team needs capacity for a rollout, migration, template design or urgent production issue. Specialists can assess planning results, clean master data, document processes and train business users without disrupting daily operations. In Austria, collaboration may require coordination with local plants, German-speaking stakeholders and remote teams across the wider SAP organization.
What strong specialists bring
The best SAP PP professionals combine configuration knowledge with practical manufacturing understanding. They can explain why MRP creates a result, trace a production order across integrated modules and distinguish a system defect from a data or process problem. Look for clear documentation, disciplined testing, experience with the relevant SAP release and the ability to work directly with planners and production staff.
Frequently asked questions
Not sure where to start with SAP PP? These answers cover the essentials.
SAP PP is used to plan and control manufacturing activities, from demand-driven material planning to production orders, capacity checks and confirmations. It helps companies coordinate materials, resources and shop-floor execution within their SAP landscape.
SAP PP connects production planning directly with inventory, procurement, sales, controlling and quality processes. Standalone tools may offer specialized scheduling features, but they often require additional interfaces and data synchronization with the core ERP system.
A capable SAP PP freelancer should understand SAP MM for materials and procurement, SAP CO for production costing and SAP SD for demand integration. Experience with SAP S/4HANA, MRP configuration, master data, SAP Fiori and manufacturing execution interfaces is also valuable.
The right level of SAP PP experience depends on the assignment. A focused configuration change may suit a specialist with a narrow area of expertise, while a plant rollout or migration needs someone who has handled workshops, integration, testing, cutover and user support.
Much of SAP PP design, configuration, testing and documentation can be completed remotely. On-site work may still help with production observations, master-data workshops, user training and collaboration with Austrian plants or German-speaking business teams.
A professional working with SAP PP may deliver process designs, configuration documentation, planning and master-data assessments, test scenarios, defect analysis and training materials. The exact scope should be agreed against the project phase and the company’s SAP release.
Ask the SAP PP specialist to explain a planning result from demand through procurement and production execution. Strong candidates can describe configuration choices in plain language, show how they test integrated processes and identify the business impact of poor master data.
SAP PP supports discrete manufacturing with bills of material and routings, process manufacturing with recipes and batches, and repetitive production with rate-based planning. The specialist should match the design to the company’s production model rather than forcing every plant into one template.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Austria who have used SAP PP in their recent projects is 126 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 1,007 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Austria who have used SAP PP in their recent projects, 67% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 67% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Austria who have used SAP PP in their recent projects have 18 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.4 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Austria who have used SAP PP in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Czech (14%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Austria who have used SAP PP in their recent projects are Information Technology (71%), Manufacturing (71%), and Automotive (43%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Austria who have used SAP PP in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Project Management (86%), and Logistics (71%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used SAP PP
Our freelancers and interim experts are at home across the DACH region — available on-site in the major business hubs or fully remote. Choose a location to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.
Countries:
- Germany
- Austria
- Switzerland
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