SAP PP Experts in Berlin
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Egon Maier
Last position:
SAP S/4HANA Integration Consultant – MES / Siemens Opcenter Integration at Metso Corporation
- Supported an integration project between SAP S/4HANA and a MES / Siemens Opcenter system via Azure Middleware.
- Responsible for SAP-side analysis, mapping and provisioning of relevant data objects such as material master data, production orders and process orders using SAP standard APIs and OData services.
- SAP-side mapping for Material Master, Production Orders and Process Orders
- Usage of API_PRODUCT, API_PRODUCTION_ORDER_2_SRV and API_PROCESS_ORDER_2_SRV
- Consideration of SAP S/4HANA Advanced Available-to-Promise for order confirmation, production availability and downstream MES execution
- Support for SAP Gateway and OData service topics
- Interface coordination between SAP S/4HANA, Azure Middleware and MES / Siemens Opcenter
- Support for testing, monitoring and error analysis
- Worked with BTC Cockpit and Deloitte ASADEV Tool
Oliver Schulz
Last position:
SAP Sub-Project Lead (SCM, MM, EWM) at Brunata Wärmemesser Hagen GmbH & Co KG
- Responsibility for time, budget and quality targets of the sub-project
- Creation and maintenance of the sub-project plan including dependencies to FI, CO, PP, SD
- Definition of work packages, resource planning and progress monitoring
- Risk and change management within module scope
- Analysis of as-is processes in procurement, logistics and warehouse management
- Design of to-be processes according to SAP standard (EWM warehouse processes such as goods receipt, put-away, picking, goods issue)
- Coordination with key users and specialist departments
- Support for interface development with external warehouse systems and supplier portals
- Organization of test data, error tracking and test documentation
- Support for deployment preparation and key user training
- Participation in the cutover plan (data migration, go-live preparation)
- Support of the department during the hypercare phase after go-live
- Assistance in mapping EWM core processes
- Management of external service providers
- Use of Jira, Confluence, Signavio, MS Teams, Aqua ALM
Henrik Bader
Last position:
Interim Supply Chain Manager at Ferring AG
- Managed end-to-end supply for AT/CH markets → ensured continuous availability.
- Coordinated interfaces with 4PL logistics partners → improved and stabilized customer service levels.
- Aligned demand & supply with commercial, finance, local and global teams → enhanced forecast reliability and planning visibility.
- Supported SAP S/4HANA rollout and testing → ensured system readiness and minimized go-live risks.
- Strengthened collaboration with Finance, Quality, and external partners → streamlin
Heiko Krain
Last position:
SAP development, Adobe form development at Arvato SE
- conversion of a function-group-based Adobe Interactive Forms framework to an object-oriented Adobe framework for documents in transport/logistics and dunning (FI)
- Adobe Lifecycle Designer 11.0.1 for SAP
- creating new and troubleshooting existing forms, function modules, programs, classes, and methods
- maintaining Smart Forms
- document printing, email sending, and file archiving
- message control for deliveries, orders, invoices, proforma invoices, and transports
- ticket system: Jira
- communication: Microsoft Teams
- migrating customers to a new SAP framework
- handling incident and change request tickets
- software: SAP ERP 6.0, SAP_ABA 7.5G, S4CORE 1.05
Bernhard Heutmekers
Last position:
SAP MM Consultant, Business Solution Design Specialist at Nomen Nominandum
- Finalised several addon implementation projects as project manager, coordinating external service providers
- Implemented VAT reporting, e-invoicing, asset reporting, drug reporting to governmental authorities
- Played key role as business solution design specialist in an S/4HANA implementation project across PP-PI, eWM, QM, PM, IM, MM, SD and other logistic areas
- Designed organizational structures and processes in all logistic areas
- Developed and proofread business blueprint, managed implementation, test preparation and migration
Beserithan Malabakan
Last position:
SD Development and CRM Interaction Center Development at Sanner GmbH
- Part-time 2-3 days/week
- Developments in the SD module and CRM Interaction Center
- Consulting, customizing in SD module
- Adapting Fiori applications in the SD module
- Approval workflow for credit memos: design, concept, implementation, customizing
- Credit memo request: object type BUS 2094
- If the credit memo request value is below a certain threshold -> automatic release and removal of billing block
- If the credit memo request value is above a certain threshold -> automatic determination of the responsible employee
- The employee receives a work item in their integrated inbox or in My Inbox (Fiori) -> the employee can reject, approve, or edit the credit memo request
- UML modeling in technical documentation
- Creating a Z-table for customer sample line items
- Merging COA1 (delivery) + COA2 (CAQ) forms and adding to the spool request as a single PDF
- Correcting workflow title according to NACE, fixing message "ZBMA title is displayed incorrectly in SBWP (Workplace)"
- Receiving PLM documents from an external PLM system, creating an RFC function module, storing PLM documents in the material master as GOS objects
- On releasing a production order, reading PLM documents from MM and saving them in a shared folder for the MES system
- Displaying the number of inspection methods in a popup when creating an order -> VA01/VA02
- Automatic stock reconciliation LVS IDOC INVCON
- Performing AQUA tests
- IDOC archiving for old IDOCs
- NL_PM_drawings and storing print output, informing MES via ZPPORDER IDOC, writing technical documents
- Using SD user exits, BADIs for various requirements
- Extending screens for customer requests via screen exits
- Creating message types for sales orders, purchase orders, and invoices
- Extending CRM Interaction Center Business Partner -> Overview -> Contract with customer-specific requirements
- New Fiori application departure control with data from Z-table and standard equipment tables, displaying a pie chart, calculating "vehicles in operation"
- Extending Interaction Center Business Partner -> Overview -> new tab on Overview Page with list tables for performance feedback, attachments from GOS objects
- Extending Interaction Center Business Partner -> Overview -> new tab on Overview Page with list tables for PM quality notifications, attachments from GOS objects
- Implementing BADIs in CRM
- File storage on SAP server/UNIX server
- Using BOL/GENIL architecture in CRM development
- Project language: German
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Statistics of experts using SAP PP
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
31 years (Germany: 27 years)
Position duration
0.8 years (Germany: 3 years)
Positions per freelancer
33 (Germany: 19)
Top business areas
Operations, Supply Chain Management, Information Technology
Top industries
Healthcare, Information Technology, Transportation
Certification focus areas
Operations, Information Technology, Project Management
Bachelor's degree or higher
100% (Germany: 92%)
Master's degree or higher
60% (Germany: 51%)
Doctorate
20% (Germany: 11%)
Certifications per freelancer
5 (Germany: 3)
Most common languages
German, English, Spanish
Speak two or more languages
100% (Germany: 98%)
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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Average rates of experts in Berlin 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 30 Aug 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
About the technology
Production planning
SAP PP is the SAP module for production planning and control. Companies use it to turn demand into feasible production orders, schedules, and material needs. It sits at the center of manufacturing operations and connects planning with purchasing, inventory, and execution.
Core work
- Demand planning and MRP setup
- Routing, work center, and BOM configuration
- Production orders, confirmations, and capacity checks
- Shop floor process design and troubleshooting
- Integration with MM, SD, and QM
Why hire specialists
Companies bring in freelance SAP PP specialists for rollouts, process redesign, migration work, and issue resolution. They are also useful when internal teams need help with master data cleanup, variant configuration, or a production line that does not run cleanly in the system. In Berlin, they often support international teams on remote projects and local workshops.
Ecosystem
Strong SAP PP professionals understand the wider SAP landscape, especially SAP ERP and S/4HANA. They work with MRP Live, production versions, routings, capacity planning, and interfaces to MES or warehouse systems. Knowledge of related areas like MM, SD, and PP/DS helps when planning has to match supply and execution.
Good fit
- Discrete, repetitive, or process manufacturing
- Plants with complex material and capacity constraints
- S/4HANA conversions and template projects
- Data issues in BOMs, routings, or work centers
- Need for cleaner planning logic and stable execution
Strong profile
The best SAP PP experts do more than set fields. They understand how production planning affects lead times, stock levels, and order flow, and they can explain trade-offs in plain language. They document changes well, test carefully, and work smoothly with process owners, key users, and technical SAP specialists.
Frequently asked questions
Need clarity? These are the questions we hear most often about SAP PP.
SAP PP covers production planning and production order control inside SAP. It is used to translate demand into material requirements, planned orders, and executable shop floor work. In practice, SAP Production Planning ties together BOMs, routings, capacities, and confirmations.
A strong SAP PP freelancer helps when a rollout, conversion, or process change needs focused support. Common cases include MRP issues, bad master data, unstable order flow, or a plant that needs a cleaner planning setup. They are also useful when internal experts are busy with business-as-usual work.
SAP PP handles core production planning in standard SAP ERP or S/4HANA. PP/DS goes deeper into detailed scheduling and finite planning, usually in more complex environments. Many projects need both, but PP is the base layer most companies start from.
A good SAP PP specialist usually knows MM, SD, and QM because planning touches materials, sales demand, and quality checks. Knowledge of S/4HANA migration topics, master data governance, and shop floor integration is also valuable. In manufacturing settings, MES or warehouse interfaces often matter too.
A SAP PP expert can start with a narrow fix, but production planning work goes faster when the person understands the plant, order types, and planning rules. For a small issue, a short onboarding is often enough. For a rollout or redesign, the specialist needs process owners, current templates, and clean master data.
Yes, much of SAP PP work can be done remotely, especially design workshops, issue analysis, testing, and documentation. On-site time can still help when the work depends on plant visits, key user training, or close coordination with manufacturing teams. Berlin-based companies often use a mix of both.
Look for a SAP PP specialist who asks about the real production flow, not just the system screens. Good signs are clear questions about BOM quality, routings, capacities, and exception handling. Strong experts also test changes end to end and can explain the impact on planning, supply, and execution.
Yes, SAP PP remains central in many S/4HANA manufacturing projects. The main changes are usually around planning execution, master data, and how PP fits with newer SAP functions and integrations. A specialist who knows both classic SAP PP and S/4HANA behavior is often the safest choice.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used SAP PP in their recent projects is 108 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 861 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used SAP PP in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 60% hold at least a Master's degree, and 20% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used SAP PP in their recent projects have 31 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 0.8 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used SAP PP in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Spanish (17%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used SAP PP in their recent projects are Healthcare (100%), Information Technology (83%), and Transportation (83%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used SAP PP in their recent projects are Operations (100%), Supply Chain Management (100%), and Information Technology (83%).
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