SAP PP Expert in Switzerland
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Pedro M.
Last position:
SAP FI/CO Inhouse Consultant at Helvetia Versicherungen
Engaged by one of Switzerland’s largest insurance groups for spanish SAP rollout following the acquisition of Caser (Spain), for ongoing support and S/4HANA transformation initiatives covering all Market Units (CH, ES, DE, AT, FR, IT).
Key areas: FI-AP, FI-AR, Payments, Bank Accounting, Cash Management, S/4HANA transformation, eInvoicing, eReporting, Business Partner
- SAP Rollout: Led end-to-end FI-AP, FI-AR, Payments, and Bank Reconciliation rollout for acquired Caser entities in Spain (Dec 2020 – Mar 2022), including full Spanish localisation.
- Integration with FSCD: Redesigned bank statement incoming payments integration in FSCD from custom to SAP standard solution, significantly increasing straight-through processing rates.
- Payments: Retired legacy custom payment trees; implemented SAP standard CGI payment trees and executed migration from ISO 20022 v2009 to v2019.
- Implemented a 1 GL account per House Bank (HBKID) concept with multiple Bank Account IDs (HKTID), reducing the total number of bank GL accounts by over 90%.
- Spanish localization: Configured and deployed Mod 180, 190, 347, 349 and SII Reporting for Spain mainland and Canary Islands using SAP eDocument (DRC) and SAP BTP Webservice, processing 2 million invoices annually, Spanish Direct & Indirect Method Cash Flow Statements (Insurance & Non-Insurance) fully reconciled
- Migration: Used SAP AIF to migrate AR/AP master data, open items, SEPA mandates, and complete GL documents for multiple company code merges (hundreds of thousands of records); leveraged Power BI/Power Query for data transformation.
- Bank Reconciliation: Achieved 60%+ automatic bank reconciliation across MU ES, CH, and DE using CSB43, MT940, and CAMT.053/054 formats, including custom improvements (tax-number-based customer/vendor matching, fuzzy search), and co-implemented the bank statement interface cockpit in SAP AIF. Integrated MX Camt from Swift Finplus and made transition from ISO20022 v2009 to v2019
- Worked on S/4HANA convergence and wrote concept work for SAP Cash Management & Treasury and eInvoicing/eReporting transformation.
- Currently leading the design for Business Partner Migration using SAP DRF and SAP AIF for Helvetia Baloise Integration Project and Harmonization of all BP interfaces.
- Currently leading Requirements Engineering for eInvoicing & eReporting for Italy, France and Spain, modelling Flows in SAP Signavio.
Vincent V.
Last position:
IT Business Partner & Enterprise Architect at Sulzer
- Established the Enterprise Architecture function from the ground up for Sulzer Group (~13,500 employees, CHF 3.6B revenue)
- Defined the Technical Governance framework, Target Operating Model, and IT PMO foundation now governing architecture decisions and portfolio demand across all divisions.
- Deployed SAP LeanIX as the authoritative application portfolio system of record - catalogued 500 applications group-wide (140 for Chemtech), onboarded business and IT stakeholders, and initiated integration with ServiceNow to embed architecture data into operational workflows.
- Led the divisional & group wide Application Rationalization initiative
- Decommissioned 15% of the 140 applications Chemtech portfolio, delivering CHF 627k in run-rate savings over two years and materially reducing licensing and support exposure.
- Defined and executed the divisional AI Roadmap in partnership with Sales, Legal, and R&D leadership
- Delivered 4 AI solutions into production (including Sales process harmonization and LLM-based IP conflict detection) from a portfolio of 7 prioritized initiatives.
- Built and owned the 3-year IT Strategic Roadmap for Chemtech
- Aligned cloud and technology architecture with divisional business priorities and a CHF 1.5M annual investment envelope.
- Delivered CHF 500k in cost avoidance by challenging and discontinuing funded but low-value initiatives, demonstrated governance discipline and executive influence, with zero implementation spend.
Eugen P.
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
Thorsten O.
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.
Paul V.
Last position:
Senior Project Manager at Galeria
- Responsible project lead for the new implementation of SAP eWM/MFS
- Budget responsibility of 10 million
- Leading external SAP consultants/service providers
- Building a change management organization
- Building a process organization
Ferdinand W.
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
David B.
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
Sibylle H.
Last position:
SAP Development ABAP-OO (cross-module) at Asendia
- Created interfaces for transferring SD orders and customer master data (including various protocols and the ability to process erroneous data)
- Analyzed and adapted existing programs due to infrastructure changes
- SOAP and REST API for creating customer master data from SugarCRM
- REST APIs in Json (SD orders, invoices, payments, PDF forms)
- Logging program for REST APIs
- Created various invoice forms in 8 languages, including document links, email delivery, and PDF generation
- Provided 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 the server)
- Reports (VAT, sales orders, invoices)
- Correction program for CO data
- Support for various interfaces, Notes, etc.
- Enhancement for Idoc INVOIC02
- XML file upload program (Rydoo) for posting cash receipts to FI (FB01)
- Created dunning forms in various languages (Smartforms and Adobe, including email delivery)
- Account statement program (ALV displaying postings, emailed to accounts receivable as a PDF using Smartform)
Doris N.
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
Sven M.
Last position:
SAP BW development and consulting, ongoing support, international industrial company at Rafi Berg
- Extension of the planning application for annual and rolling planning
- Improvements for navigation and filtering with master data
- Administration of the planning InfoProvider: selective deletion of unneeded data, generation of zero records
- Fixing issues from the open items list
- Technologies: SAP BW, SAP BW-IP, SAP SD
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Statistics of experts using SAP PP
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
25 years
Position duration
2 years
Positions per freelancer
15
Top business areas
Information Technology, Operations, Supply Chain Management
Top industries
Manufacturing, Transportation, Automotive
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Accounting
Bachelor's degree or higher
78%
Master's degree or higher
56%
Certifications per freelancer
6
Most common languages
English, German, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 29 Oct 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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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 29 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.
- Manufacturing (100%)
- Transportation (80%)
- Automotive (60%)
- Information Technology (60%)
- Professional Services (60%)
- Banking and Finance (50%)
- Chemical (40%)
- Construction (40%)
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 operations. Companies use it to manage materials, bills of materials, work centers, routings, production versions, planned orders and production orders. It connects planning decisions with execution on the shop floor.
Core Processes
The technology covers the flow from demand and material planning to confirmation and goods movement. Specialists configure and improve processes such as:
- Material Requirements Planning and planned order conversion
- Production order creation, release and confirmation
- Bills of materials, routings and production versions
- Capacity planning and component availability checks
- Make-to-stock, make-to-order and repetitive manufacturing
Ecosystem And Integration
SAP PP works closely with SAP MM for procurement and inventory, SAP SD for demand and sales requirements, and SAP QM for inspection processes. Strong expertise may also include SAP S/4HANA, embedded analytics, SAP Fiori, shop-floor integration and interfaces with manufacturing execution systems. Master data quality is central to reliable planning.
When Specialists Help
Companies often bring in freelance expertise during SAP S/4HANA transformations, rollouts, carve-outs, template deployments and production-site harmonisation. Support is also valuable when MRP results are unreliable, planning parameters need redesign, or production orders do not reflect operational needs. In Switzerland, collaboration may involve remote workshops alongside on-site work at manufacturing locations.
Typical Deliverables
A professional may assess the current planning model, define the target process and configure the relevant SAP PP settings. Deliverables can include master-data governance, functional specifications, test scenarios, training materials, cutover plans and user support. The work should connect business requirements with practical outcomes for planners, production teams and supply chain stakeholders.
What Strong Expertise Shows
Look for professionals who can explain configuration choices in business terms and trace issues across master data, MRP, procurement and production execution. Relevant experience includes structured testing, migration validation, integration troubleshooting and clear documentation. Strong specialists adapt communication to multilingual Swiss teams and understand that plant-specific processes may differ from the global template.
Frequently asked questions
Curious about SAP PP? Here are the answers that come up again and again.
SAP PP is used to plan and control manufacturing activities, from demand and material planning through production order execution. It manages data such as bills of materials, routings, work centers and production versions, while connecting planning with inventory and shop-floor processes.
SAP Production Planning is closely integrated with SAP finance, procurement, sales, quality and inventory processes. Dedicated manufacturing execution or advanced planning tools may offer deeper capabilities in specific areas, but SAP PP is often preferred when a company needs one consistent enterprise process and data model.
A strong SAP PP professional usually understands SAP MM, SAP SD and SAP QM because production planning depends on materials, demand and quality processes. Useful adjacent skills include SAP S/4HANA, MRP, master-data governance, SAP Fiori, integration concepts and manufacturing execution systems.
SAP ERP PP work can range from configuration and issue resolution to a full production-site rollout. Choose a freelancer whose background matches the project phase, whether that means process design, template deployment, data migration, testing, cutover or post-go-live support, rather than relying on a generic profile.
SAP PP tasks such as process workshops, configuration, documentation and testing can often be handled remotely. Site visits may still be useful for observing production flows, validating work-center data and aligning with plant teams; language expectations should be agreed with Swiss stakeholders early.
Ask an SAP PP specialist to explain how they would diagnose an MRP or production-order issue and which data they would inspect first. Strong answers link configuration, master data and business impact, and include a clear approach to testing, documentation, transport control and user acceptance.
SAP PP is widely used for discrete manufacturing and can support repetitive manufacturing scenarios. Process manufacturing may require SAP PP-PI and close coordination with batch management, quality processes and production execution, so the specialist should confirm the required scope before the project starts.
Before starting with SAP PP, clarify the SAP release, manufacturing model, plants in scope, integration points and ownership of master data. Freelancers should also understand the client’s template governance, testing approach, documentation standards and expectations for remote or on-site collaboration.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Switzerland who have used SAP PP in their recent projects is 131 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 1,051 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Switzerland who have used SAP PP in their recent projects, 78% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 56% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Switzerland who have used SAP PP in their recent projects have 25 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 English (100%), German (90%), and French (60%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Switzerland who have used SAP PP in their recent projects are Manufacturing (100%), Transportation (80%), and Automotive (60%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Switzerland who have used SAP PP in their recent projects are Information Technology (90%), Operations (80%), and Supply Chain Management (80%).
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