SAP PP Experts in Düsseldorf
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Düsseldorf, who have recently used SAP PP
Peter S.
Last position:
Project Manager for SAP GTS Trade Services, edition for SAP 4/HANA at ETENGO AG
- Creation of detailed concepts for all relevant GTS modules (compliance, pricing, customs clearance, Intrastat, preferences)
- Planning and conducting workshops, including scheduling and documentation
- Development and consulting of the organisational structure and its master data
- Setup and customisation of compliance functions: sanctions list review, embargo, legal control, US re-export
- Uploading and maintaining sanction and commodity lists
- Implementation and validation of integration tests
- Setup and customisation of the modules: pricing (including uploading of customs tariff numbers and STAWN data), customs clearance (including application for test operation with customs), Intrastat and preferences (including preference calculation and LLEs)
- Development and presentation of prototypes
- Derivation of insights for the final concept
Songül D.
Last position:
Freelance SAP BW Consultant at DKV Mobility Services
- Designed and implemented enhancements in SAP BW on HANA 7.5 in the context of CRM migration and S/4HANA and BW/4HANA transformation programs
- Migrated SAPI data sources to the ODP framework as part of the S/4HANA migration
- Delivered SAP ECC data to Snowflake using BW data models and Calculation Views for Power BI analytics
- Integrated SAP and non-SAP data sources (including MS Dynamics)
- Improved reporting transparency through consolidated data models
- Optimized data loading processes for FI-CO data sources, significantly improving load times and system performance
Sergo N.
Last position:
SAP Principal Consultant (RM-CA) at Vodafone GmbH
- Support in fit-gap analysis for three RM-CA systems focusing on sub-ledger reconciliation, dunning, and collections processes.
- Stakeholder management in international teams (business colleagues, IT colleagues, and external partners).
- Escalation and risk management (PM).
- Cost and budget calculation (PM).
- Support in shaping the strategic direction of the global collections system.
- Resolving technical challenges for the central collections system (multi-company operation).
- High-level design of the central AR system with focus on scalability and process harmonization.
Adnan K.
Last position:
Chief Information Officer at ARLANXEO Deutschland GmbH
- Executed post-carve-out stabilization, system consolidation and cybersecurity uplift. Re-assessed system landscape and assets and designed new IT strategy for future. Implemented new IT operating model focusing on product-centric organization and re-internalization of critical resources.
- Successfully designed new IT operating model of the company, based on massive reduction of external dependencies, insourcing of key positions and upskilling of employees.
- Massive reduction of IT cost in the first three years (-40m$), bringing IT spend level below Gartner industry benchmark (1.27%).
- Introduced new product-centric organization based on fusion teams between business and IT across the company.
- Administered implementation of corporate-wide IT/OT cybersecurity program with more than 60 projects.
- Continuous improvement of enterprise IT/OT cybersecurity maturity level with significant increase in the first two years (CMMI >3.5, C2M2 >2.5).
- Governed successful implementation of the business transformation program within IT area by overachieving the savings target by $8m.
- Initiated and created new cloud-based data management platform based on best-in-class technology.
- Implemented first company-wide Microsoft Copilot AI program based on various business cases, leveraging GenAI and AgenticAI.
Orhan Y.
Last position:
SAP Senior Consultant OTC/P2P/EWM/LE/CS/PS/GTS, C4C-Cloud (Sales, Services, E-Commerce) at High-Technologie
- SAP S/4HANA, OTC, 2nd & 3rd level support, project implementation of S/4HANA Cloud Private Sales & Services
- SAP SCM/OTC/P2P/LE/CS/PS, S/4HANA Private Cloud (Sales, Services), CPI, SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), EDI, IDoc, ABAP, user exits, SAP Activate, ITIL, SAP Cloud ALM
- Support and consulting for integration of SAP ECC into new business areas in SAP S/4HANA
- Decommissioning legacy systems and implementation of the new harmonized SAP S/4HANA landscape
- Process optimization in SAP S/4HANA and support for daily requests from business users and key users
- Project implementation of S/4HANA Private Cloud Sales & Services
- Responsibility for the SCM stream within the global template
- Process design with Signavio and creation of Business Process Documents (BPD)
- Creation of functional design specifications (FS, TS) including interface design and WRICEF objects
- Ensuring integration of PTP with FI/CO, O2C and EWM through SAP customizing
- Migration from SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA Private Cloud to replace legacy systems and implement a harmonized system landscape
- SAP BTP & CPI: extension of Cloud Platform Integration (CPI), integration of PTP with FI/CO, O2C and EWM, optimization of cloud-based services
- Analysis and evaluation of existing SCM processes in the SAP S/4HANA Private Cloud environment
- Design of integrated solutions in OTC, P2P, EWM, LE and PP including forecasting and capacity planning
- Extension of transportation processes in SAP TM and SAP LE-TRA to support multimodal transports focusing on rail freight and integration of external rail logistics providers via EDI (VDA, EDIFACT)
- Consulting on further migration to SAP S/4HANA Supply Chain
- Functional consulting on developed supply chain processes
- Management of SAP CCS processes for contract types and bonus agreements
- Execution and maintenance of distributions and settlement keys
- Support for integration of transfer rules into the CCS model
- Documentation of CCS process changes for traceability and compliance
- Customizing and optimization in OTC: condition maintenance for pricing, materials, freight, customers, price & material groups; extension of sales document types, item categories, credit memos, down payments and prepayments with pricing procedure, condition types, access sequences, condition tables, condition records, billing types, invoice types, item categories, sales document types, reconciliation accounts, tax accounts; integration with FI/CO for accounting and financial closing; bonus settlements; delivery process optimization; configuration of delivery schedule types with account determination; creation of schedule line categories for delivery schedules; maintenance of schedule lines for delivery schedule types; schedule line determination settings such as order date, delivery date, availability check rules, returns etc.
- Customizing and optimization in P2P: purchase requisitions, purchase orders, document types (reason codes for ordering, rejection and blocking), scheduling agreements and stock transfer schedules; maintenance of material master and vendor master; payment terms; Incoterms; purchasing groups; purchase prices; quota agreements; contracts; purchasing info records; release procedures (characteristics, classes and release strategies); message control; maintenance of vendor master data; assignment of purchasing info records to materials and vendors; configuration of vendor evaluation with weightings; execution and adjustment of material requirements planning processes; creation of detailed functional specifications for P2P processes such as goods receipt (MIGO), goods issue, purchase requisitions and orders; ensuring data quality and master data maintenance in tables such as MARA, LFA1 and LFB1 etc.
- SAP Fiori: extension and customizing of Fiori apps to improve usability and efficiency; implementation of analytical Fiori apps to monitor KPIs and processes; workflow optimization and UI adaptations for enhanced user experience in SAP S/4HANA Private Cloud
- Process modeling in Signavio; optimization and documentation of business processes; workshops and training on process modeling
- 2nd & 3rd level support in OTC, P2P, CS, PS modules (SCM): incident and change tickets; processing, resolution and documentation of SAP user requests; feasibility analysis for change requests; process optimization; service management with SAP CS; Cloud for Customer (C4C) for modern customer service processes; migration of SAP CS to S/4HANA Field Service Management (FSM); use of embedded analytics for service processes
- Customizing, testing, documentation, training; ensuring integration and collaboration between O2C, P2P and FI/CO modules for supply chain optimization; feasibility analysis; effort estimation; debugging; programming; IDoc and EDI monitoring etc.
- 2nd & 3rd level support in C4C Sales and Services: opportunities, surveys, user creation and authorizations; extension of Business Technology Platform; enhancement of CPI interface; customization of customer and material master data; orders; quotations; equipment; service notifications; surveys; tasks; PS orders; integration of PTP with FI/CO, O2C and EWM; ensuring integration and maintenance of MRP processes etc.
- Responsibility for process analysis and design in export processing, Intrastat and customs management in compliance with international trade regulations (e.g. export control, preference agreements, dual-use)
- Integration and optimization of Intrastat reporting in SAP SD including maintenance of statistical commodity codes, country of origin, tariff codes etc.
- Customizing in SAP SD foreign trade (SD-FT/FTT) for customs-relevant fields and processes
- Coordination and preparation for integration with SAP GTS, including ATLAS reporting, embargo checks, export control and tariff determination
- Collaboration with customs authorities and logistics providers on export declarations and approval processes
- Creation of test cases for customs processes, export documents, commercial invoices, export declarations etc.
- MDG (Master Data Governance): data quality and maintenance of master data in relevant tables (e.g. MARA, LFA1, LFB1); change requests for master data maintenance in O2C/P2P
- SAP S/4HANA migration: support for migration from SAP R/3 to SAP S/4HANA, including data migration, process optimization and system harmonization; support for global rollouts for subsidiaries in multiple countries; experience in developing SAP templates for global implementations
- ABAP: development and optimization of programs to extend functionalities in O2C and P2P modules; debugging and troubleshooting; customization and enhancement of user exits for customer-specific requirements; IDoc and EDI monitoring
Harshal L.
Last position:
SAP EWM Developer at Körber Supply Chain GmbH
- Experience in SAP EWM processes and ABAP development
- Configured PPF for output management in EWM and YM, worked with BOPF in TM and YM, configured Fiori Launchpad with roles, spaces, and pages, and developed UI5 applications
- Developed a Fiori Elements app using the List Report, Object Page, Overview Page, and Analytical List Page frameworks with CDS views, AMDP on BAS, created a RAP app, and a report for data transfer to external Oracle systems
Hanno S.
Last position:
Transformation Consultant to the Executive Board at Rheinbahn AG
- Structuring and handling identified high-risk topics for the executive board.
- Handling various ad-hoc topics as part of the company-wide restructuring, especially in the finance, controlling, and procurement departments.
- Developing strategic concepts to increase the level of digitization in central controlling, finance, procurement, and logistics functions.
- Stakeholder management (supervisory board, works council, city of Düsseldorf).
- Coordinating and conducting due diligence as well as subsequent purchase price negotiations related to the land acquisition for a new depot (volume >80 million EUR).
- Participation as a permanent member in various steering committees.
Peter P.
Last position:
CRM & Bid Management Project Consultant at Global mechanical engineering company
- CRM process and feature consulting
- AI infusion workshops to introduce AI apps for critical business processes
- Prototyping – Vibe coding with Lovable
- Development of several apps for global bid management in the CPQ, Salesforce, and SAP S/4HANA environment
- Requirements and process management
- Introduction of a new data governance model
- AI infusion – supporting apps and business processes with AI applications
- Portfolio management of AI ideas: identifying and selecting AI projects in bid management
- Prototyping AI projects with Lovable.dev
- Building an AI data foundation in Snowflake
- Blueprint for different business units and global rollout
- An agile prototype-first approach with design thinking and vibe coding to prototype all applications
- Presentation at a global conference on using AI in business and validating ideas with design thinking & vibe coding
- AI infusion workshops at global conferences for prototyping ideas with business stakeholders
Jens W.
Last position:
Startup Coach at JW Unternehmensberatung
- Supported and guided several startup companies in the online services area
- Created business plans and required documents for company organization and marketing activities to obtain public funding
- Reviewed business models for plausibility, validity, marketability, and viability
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Statistics of experts using SAP PP
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
24 years (Germany: 26 years)
Position duration
1.4 years (Germany: 2.9 years)
Positions per freelancer
17 (Germany: 19)
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Business Intelligence
Top industries
Manufacturing, Professional Services, Automotive
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Sales
Bachelor's degree or higher
88% (Germany: 90%)
Master's degree or higher
63% (Germany: 54%)
Doctorate
13%
Certifications per freelancer
4 (Germany: 3)
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100% (Germany: 97%)
Based on our profile pool as of 19 Sep 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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Average rates of experts in Düsseldorf using SAP PP
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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 19 Sep 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.
- Manufacturing (78%)
- Professional Services (78%)
- Automotive (67%)
- Information Technology (67%)
- Retail (56%)
- Energy (44%)
- Food and Beverage (44%)
- Healthcare (44%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Production planning
SAP PP, short for SAP Production Planning, supports the planning and control of manufacturing processes. Companies use it to manage bills of material, work centers, routings, production versions, demand, capacity and shop-floor execution across make-to-stock and make-to-order operations.
Core processes
The module connects demand management with material requirements planning and production orders. It helps teams coordinate procurement, inventory, capacity and manufacturing schedules while giving planners a consistent view of constraints, confirmations, scrap and production progress.
- Demand management and MRP setup
- Bills of material, routings and work centers
- Production orders and confirmations
- Capacity planning and shop-floor integration
SAP ecosystem
SAP PP specialists often work across SAP ERP and SAP S/4HANA, including embedded production planning capabilities. Relevant knowledge may include SAP MM, SAP SD, SAP CO, quality management, warehouse processes, master data governance and integrations using IDocs, APIs or middleware. Depending on the site, expertise with PP-PI or repetitive manufacturing is also important.
Project situations
Companies bring in freelance SAP PP expertise during S/4HANA transformations, plant rollouts, template deployments and production process redesigns. Specialists also support SAP PP migrations, master-data cleansing, planning improvements, incident resolution and the stabilization of newly configured manufacturing processes.
- Assessing existing production flows and SAP customizations
- Designing and documenting target processes
- Configuring planning and execution settings
- Testing integrations and business scenarios
- Training planners and production teams
Strong specialists
Strong professionals understand both SAP configuration and the realities of production operations. They can translate planning requirements into workable process designs, trace issues from master data to orders and explain trade-offs clearly to business and technical stakeholders. Experience with change control, testing and cutover reduces risk during live manufacturing transitions.
Working in Düsseldorf
Manufacturing companies in Düsseldorf and the surrounding Rhine-Ruhr region may need SAP PP specialists who can collaborate with plant teams, central IT and international business units. Remote delivery can work well for configuration, documentation and testing, while workshops, cutover support or shop-floor analysis may benefit from on-site work. German and English communication can be relevant when local operations and global SAP teams work together.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about SAP PP? Start with the answers below.
SAP PP is used to plan and control manufacturing, from demand and material requirements through production orders, confirmations and capacity checks. It supports processes based on bills of material, routings, work centers and production versions.
SAP Production Planning is closely integrated with SAP materials management, sales, controlling and quality processes. Dedicated manufacturing planning tools may offer deeper specialization in a specific area, while SAP PP is often preferred when a company needs one connected enterprise process.
A strong SAP PP freelancer usually understands SAP MM, SAP CO and SAP SD, because production planning depends on materials, costs and demand. Knowledge of SAP S/4HANA, master data, integration methods, PP-PI or repetitive manufacturing can also be valuable for the project context.
The right level depends on the scope, plant complexity and system landscape. SAP PP configuration for a defined process needs different depth than a global S/4HANA rollout, a plant integration or a production-critical migration.
SAP PP work can often be handled remotely for process design, configuration, documentation, testing and training. On-site collaboration may still help when specialists must observe shop-floor processes, validate plant data or support cutover activities in Düsseldorf.
Ask how the SAP PP specialist approaches master data, process mapping, testing and integration dependencies. Request concrete examples of production planning deliverables and check whether the professional can explain configuration choices in language that planners and production teams understand.
SAP PP-PI is designed for process manufacturing, where recipes, phases, process instructions and batch-related controls matter. Standard SAP PP is generally more suitable for discrete or repetitive manufacturing, although the boundary depends on the company’s actual production model.
SAP PP projects in Düsseldorf may involve industrial companies with local plants and international SAP structures. Freelancers should be ready to work with both German-speaking operational teams and English-speaking global stakeholders, with remote and on-site collaboration agreed around the plant’s needs.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Dusseldorf, Germany who have used SAP PP in their recent projects is 136 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 1,090 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Dusseldorf, Germany who have used SAP PP in their recent projects, 88% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 63% hold at least a Master's degree, and 13% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Dusseldorf, Germany who have used SAP PP in their recent projects have 24 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.4 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Dusseldorf, Germany who have used SAP PP in their recent projects are German (100%), English (89%), and French (56%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Dusseldorf, Germany who have used SAP PP in their recent projects are Manufacturing (78%), Professional Services (78%), and Automotive (67%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Dusseldorf, Germany who have used SAP PP in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Project Management (89%), and Business Intelligence (67%).
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