SAP PP Expert in Switzerland
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Thorsten Offermann
Last position:
Program / Project / IT Controller (ICT Controller) at Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport
Project Management Office: analysis and setup, master plan, standardized project planning (generic work breakdown structure according to HERMES), earned value management, milestone trend analysis.
Finance management at portfolio, program and project level.
Resource management and single point of contact for resource procurement (human resources / operating costs / investments).
Process management.
Implementation of a program management tool for unified program and project management.
Program controlling: finance management, earned value management, milestone trend analysis, consolidation of project budgets, actual costs and forecasts at the program level.
Variance analyses at program level.
Transition from total cost view to commitment credit view (federal administration terminology).
Calculation of available reserves (rolling), forecasts and scenarios.
Monthly, quarterly, half-year and annual reports, preparation of annual planning at program level, special analyses / ad-hoc reports.
Project controlling: support for project managers in project planning, earned value management, milestone trend analysis.
Review of projects for budget compliance, adherence to phases and schedules, deliverables, resource planning and deployment.
Variance analyses at project level, special analyses / ad-hoc reports.
Resource management: resource planning based on program and project plans, review of timesheets.
Supply chain (until April 2022): single point of contact for resource procurement (human resources / operating costs / investments).
Change management: involvement in change management for cost-relevant changes (change requests), tracking of service contract price for contract-related changes, participation in change control boards / decision boards at management level.
Establishment of controlling structures in a new Swiss federal agency (becoming a federal office as of January 1, 2024) since April 2022.
Credit monitoring with validation of actual costs and commitment values.
Resource management: cross-project resource planning (HRP).
Earned value analysis and milestone trend analysis for key ICT projects of the federal government.
Participation in the introduction of the JIRA Tempo module.
Tools & methods: HERMES 5.1 / Agile HERMES, Sciforma 7, JIRA, Confluence, Tempo, Signavio, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Office Prof., Excel-VBA.
Eugen Pilarski
Last position:
Project Manager / Program Management at SMART-INTERIM Management GmbH
- Development, industrialization and production of helicopter seats (military)
- Responsible for an innovative seating system: weight < 15 kg, 100% crash safety according to EASA, side-facing, from concept to SOP
- Complete recovery of a project two years overdue: concept approval and prototype testing in 4 weeks, certification testing in 8 weeks, 100% EASA certification
- Management of global BCC development resources (> 60% share) and optimization of development cycles including FEM
- Streamlining the supply chain, on-time EASA and series approval, compliance with the NRE budget, timely delivery including FAI
David Barreto Schmidt
Last position:
External Project Manager in the Supply Chain Network at DEUTZ AG
- Project management (SAP BN (Ariba) onboarding, support for SAP ECC and SAP TM for supplier topics)
- Standardization of global value creation processes
- Basic training as well as central contact person for suppliers and support for planners
Ferdinand Wouada Ngahan
Last position:
SAP EWM MFS Consultant & Power Key User at Rotenberger Group
- Module support SAP EWM MM/SD PP (advanced production based) S/4 HANA
- Design of S/4 HANA requirements in warehousing and logistics environment during the explore phase
- Support of S/4 requirements in the build phase
- Execution of S/4 customizing: EWM (50%), SD (15%), MM (20%), PP (15%)
- Support in the implementation and continuous optimization of SAP
- Analysis and resolution of issues and findings in SAP EWM
- Handling of change requests
- Creation of test cases and test data
- Execution of functional and integration testing
- Support in creating training documents for S/4 HANA
- SAP support 1st & 2nd level
- IDOC message queues monitoring
- Troubleshooting system errors (using the ABAP debugger)
- Resolving inventory differences between ERP and EWM
- POSc & LOSC process for outbound & inbound
- Rules-based Implementation
- Packspec
- Consolidation group for handling units
- EWM-MFS configuration: WH/PLC interface type, Telegram type, Telegram structure, Warehouse task/warehouse order, Resource (Scanner, Sensor, Drives), PLC/CPU, Signal, Telegram, Communication channel customizing, Interleaving activation, Sequence number, Routing LOSC, Initiation point, Rearranging HUs in multi-depth storage bins, MFS putaway strategy
Sibylle Hampe
Last position:
SAP ABAP-OO Development (cross-module) at Asendia
- Creation of interfaces for transferring SD orders and customer master data (including various protocols and the ability to handle erroneous data)
- Analysis and adjustment of existing programs due to infrastructure change
- SOAP and REST API for creating customer master data from SugarCRM
- REST APIs in JSON (SD orders, invoices, payments, PDF forms)
- Log program for REST APIs
- Creation of various invoice forms in 8 languages including document links, email delivery, PDF generation
- Provision of data for the data warehouse
- Various user exits and enhancements in SD and FI
- Intercompany sales order creation, program for creating credit memos (uploads from Excel and from the server)
- Reports (VAT, sales orders, invoices)
- Correction program for CO data
- Support for various interfaces, notes, etc.
- Enhancement for IDoc INVOIC02
- Upload program for XML files (Rydoo) to post cash receipts into FI (FB01)
- Creation of dunning forms in various languages (Smartforms and Adobe including email delivery)
- Account statement program (ALV displaying postings, sending to debtors via email using Smartform as PDF)
Doris Nyffenegger
Last position:
Expert Consultant at multiprovider gmbh/ASC GmbH/all for one Group
DWH development (backend) for SRG (2022)
Media: redesign of the HR data model to prepare migration to BW/4HANA
Support and training for HR and controlling reporting solutions
Technologies: SAP BW/4HANA, SAP BW on HANA 7.5, SAP HCM, SAP CO, SAP FI, IBCS, SAP Lumira Design Studio, Graphomate, SAP Fiori Launchpad
DWH development (frontend) for Constellium (2017)
Redesigned reporting according to IFRS 17 standard
Conceptualized and implemented improvements and automated migration programs
Project "Market & Audience Research": blueprint and implementation of BW on HANA data models and reporting based on SAP ERP and third-party data (extraction using CDS views)
Proof of concept reporting with SAC, Microsoft Power BI, SAP BusinessObjects Design Studio
Proof of concept replacement of Broadcaster with BO Scheduling
Project "Adamant – Profitability Analysis": blueprint and implementation of BW on HANA data models and reporting with Design Studio using data from SAP CO-PA
Technologies: SAP BW 7.5, SAP BEX Analyzer, SAP BEx Broadcaster, SAP ABAP, SAP BCS, SAP HANA native, Mediapulse, R, REST-API, Confluence, MS Power BI, SAP SAC, SAP BO Design Studio, SAP BO Scheduling and Publications XI 3.0, SAP Lumira Design Studio
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Statistics of experts using SAP PP
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
24 years
Position duration
2 years
Positions per freelancer
13
Top business areas
Business Intelligence, Information Technology, Operations
Top industries
Manufacturing, Transportation, Professional Services
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Business Intelligence
Bachelor's degree or higher
80%
Master's degree or higher
60%
Certifications per freelancer
7
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Switzerland are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows how many freelancers charge within that range.
Average rates of experts in Switzerland 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
Optimizing Swiss Manufacturing with SAP PP
SAP Production Planning is the core module for managing shop floor operations and manufacturing workflows. In Switzerland, high-precision industries like pharmaceuticals, watchmaking, and medical devices rely on this system to maintain strict quality standards. Freelance specialists configure the software to align raw material delivery with precise assembly schedules.
Key Core Modules and Integration Points
The production planning module does not operate in isolation but links tightly with other enterprise ERP components. Experts ensure seamless data flow across your entire supply chain.
- Integration with SAP MM for materials management and inventory tracking.
- Alignment with SAP SD to link sales orders directly to production runs.
- Connection to SAP QM for automated quality inspections on the shop floor.
- Coordination with SAP FI and CO for accurate manufacturing cost analysis.
Typical Project Deliverables
When engaging external expertise, companies target specific bottlenecks in their manufacturing pipeline. Specialists deliver clean system configurations and process blueprints that reduce idle time and waste.
- Blueprinting and configuring discrete manufacturing or process industry workflows.
- Setting up Material Requirements Planning parameters for automated ordering.
- Designing bills of materials and routing sequences for complex products.
- Implementing capacity planning boards to prevent machine over-allocation.
Industry Specifics in Switzerland
Swiss companies often run highly specialized production environments requiring hybrid onsite presence. Local specialists understand the dual-language needs of multilingual teams and the strict compliance mandates of European regulatory bodies. They adapt templates to support German, French, or English documentation while coordinating closely with local factory managers.
Signs Your Production Needs ERP Support
- High inventory holding costs caused by inaccurate material forecasting.
- Frequent production delays due to machine capacity bottlenecks.
- Poor visibility into actual manufacturing costs and material consumption.
- Difficulties transitioning from legacy planning tools to automated ERP workflows.
What Identifies a Leading Specialist
The best professionals bring a mix of technical configuration skills and deep operational manufacturing knowledge. They quickly analyze shop floor challenges and translate them into stable system settings. Strong communication skills enable them to bridge the gap between corporate IT teams and warehouse staff, ensuring long-term adoption.
Frequently asked questions
Curious about SAP PP? Here are the answers that come up again and again.
The main goal of SAP PP is to align production capabilities with market demand. It plans manufacturing schedules, manages raw materials, and tracks shop floor execution. This ensures that resources are used efficiently while meeting delivery deadlines.
In discrete manufacturing, SAP PP manages distinct items like machinery or watches using bills of materials and routings. For process manufacturing, it uses master recipes and process instructions to handle batch-based production like pharmaceuticals or chemicals. Specialists adapt the module to match these specific manufacturing styles.
A competent SAP PP expert must have deep knowledge of SAP MM for material management and SAP QM for quality assurance. They also need to understand SAP CO to ensure that manufacturing costs are accurately tracked and reported. This cross-module integration is vital for a smooth supply chain.
Many manufacturing firms in Switzerland require specialized knowledge for system migrations, upgrades, or complex process reorganizations. External SAP PP consultants bring global best practices and immediate hands-on experience without the long-term overhead of a permanent hire. This is especially helpful during critical go-live phases.
While system configuration and documentation can be done remotely, key phases of an SAP PP project benefit from on-site collaboration. Walking the shop floor, training local operators, and conducting user acceptance testing are highly effective when done in person. A hybrid model is the most common arrangement for Swiss enterprises.
Look for professionals who have successfully delivered projects in similar manufacturing environments. A top-tier SAP PP specialist should explain complex configuration choices in plain business terms rather than technical jargon. Requesting references from past integration projects is an excellent way to verify their hands-on capability.
Yes, SAP PP acts as the core transactional foundation that connects to modern Manufacturing Execution Systems and Internet of Things devices. By feeding accurate real-time data from the factory floor back into the ERP, it enables advanced scheduling and predictive maintenance.
Since production plants are staffed by diverse teams, an SAP PP expert in Switzerland often needs fluency in German or French alongside English. Project documentation is frequently maintained in English, while daily communication on the shop floor happens in the local regional language.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Switzerland who have used SAP PP in their recent projects is 135 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 1,083 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Switzerland who have used SAP PP in their recent projects, 80% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 60% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Switzerland who have used SAP PP in their recent projects have 24 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Switzerland who have used SAP PP in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (67%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Switzerland who have used SAP PP in their recent projects are Manufacturing (100%), Transportation (67%), and Professional Services (67%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Switzerland who have used SAP PP in their recent projects are Business Intelligence (83%), Information Technology (83%), and Operations (83%).
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.
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