SAP PP Experts in Switzerland
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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.
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.
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
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
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
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
Sibylle H.
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 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
26 years
Position duration
1.9 years
Positions per freelancer
16
Top business areas
Information Technology, Operations, Supply Chain Management
Top industries
Manufacturing, Transportation, Professional Services
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Business Intelligence
Bachelor's degree or higher
75%
Master's degree or higher
50%
Certifications per freelancer
5
Most common languages
English, German, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 19 Sep 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 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 (100%)
- Transportation (78%)
- Professional Services (67%)
- Automotive (56%)
- Information Technology (56%)
- Banking and Finance (44%)
- Healthcare (44%)
- Chemical (33%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Production planning with SAP PP
SAP PP, also known as SAP Production Planning, supports the processes that turn demand and materials into executable production plans. It covers master data, bills of material, work centres, routings, production versions and orders. Companies use it to coordinate make-to-stock, make-to-order and repetitive manufacturing across plants.
Core processes
The module connects demand planning with material requirements planning, capacity checks and shop-floor execution. Strong configuration aligns planning parameters with real constraints such as lead times, lot sizes, storage locations and production calendars. It also supports confirmations, goods movements, order settlement and production reporting.
- Demand and material requirements planning
- Bills of material, routings and work centres
- Production orders and confirmations
- Capacity planning and exception handling
Ecosystem and integration
SAP PP rarely operates alone. Specialists work across SAP MM for procurement and inventory, SAP SD for sales demand, SAP QM for quality processes and SAP CO for cost control. In S/4HANA environments, they may also handle embedded analytics, MRP Live, production scheduling and Fiori-based user experiences.
When companies need support
Companies bring in freelance expertise during SAP rollouts, plant templates, carve-outs, migrations and production redesigns. Support is also valuable when planning results are unreliable, master data is inconsistent or users rely on manual workarounds. Swiss manufacturers in industries such as machinery, pharmaceuticals, food and consumer goods may need collaboration across several plants and languages.
- A new plant or production model must be mapped
- SAP ERP processes are moving to SAP S/4HANA
- Planning exceptions and capacity bottlenecks keep recurring
- Business users need clearer production workflows
Delivery and collaboration
A typical engagement starts with process discovery and a review of master data, planning parameters and integration points. The specialist then configures or improves the solution, prepares functional specifications, supports testing and trains key users. Remote work is practical for configuration and documentation, while workshops or cutover activities may benefit from on-site collaboration in Switzerland.
What strong specialists bring
The best professionals combine SAP PP configuration with a grounded understanding of production operations. They can explain why a planning result occurs, trace issues through connected modules and separate configuration problems from data quality problems. Look for clear test evidence, controlled transport practices, precise documentation and experience supporting users after go-live.
Frequently asked questions
Curious about SAP PP? Here are the answers that come up again and again.
SAP PP is used to plan, schedule and control manufacturing processes. It manages materials, bills of material, routings, work centres, production orders, confirmations and the movement of goods through production.
SAP PP combines production planning with procurement, inventory, sales, quality and controlling data in one enterprise system. A standalone tool may offer focused scheduling functions, but it usually needs integrations to provide the same end-to-end process visibility.
SAP PP work often requires knowledge of SAP MM, SAP SD, SAP QM and SAP CO. Experience with SAP S/4HANA, MRP Live, Fiori, production scheduling, master data and integration testing is also valuable.
For SAP PP, the right level depends on the scope, plant complexity and project phase. A focused configuration change may need a narrowly specialised professional, while a rollout or S/4HANA migration calls for someone who can lead workshops, manage integrations and support cutover.
SAP PP configuration, documentation, testing and many workshops can be completed remotely with secure system access. On-site sessions can still help with shop-floor discovery, user training and cutover, especially when several Swiss plants or language groups are involved.
A strong SAP PP professional should connect system settings to real production outcomes. Ask for examples of planning issues they diagnosed, the test approach they used, how they handled master data and how they documented decisions for business users.
SAP PP is primarily associated with discrete and repetitive manufacturing, using production orders, bills of material and routings. Process manufacturing is usually handled with SAP PP-PI, which adds process orders, recipes and process-specific planning capabilities.
SAP PP planning results often suffer when bills of material, routings, lead times, lot sizes, calendars or stock data are inaccurate. A capable specialist checks the master data and planning parameters before changing configuration, then validates the result with production users.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Switzerland 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 Switzerland who have used SAP PP in their recent projects, 75% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 50% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Switzerland who have used SAP PP in their recent projects have 26 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.9 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Switzerland who have used SAP PP in their recent projects are English (100%), German (89%), and French (56%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Switzerland who have used SAP PP in their recent projects are Manufacturing (100%), Transportation (78%), and Professional Services (67%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Switzerland who have used SAP PP in their recent projects are Information Technology (89%), Operations (89%), and Supply Chain Management (89%).
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Countries:
- Germany
- Switzerland
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