SAP PP/DS Experts in Germany
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Prem Chander A.
Last position:
Product owner for SAP PP, QM, APO, MM, MES and ABAP at Husqvarna Group (Bei HCLTech)
Development and Implementation
- Conceptualization and implementation of the various requirements.
- Experience and ability to collaborate with other delivery teams
- Lead a team of 15 people taking care of matters including monitoring operations, delegating tasks and managing budgets.
- Act as product owner and represent the product vision, strategy and priorities in the area of production operations.
- Work closely with the members of the area including developers, analysts and QA to ensure the successful delivery of logistics features and improvements.
- Lead the process design and lead the build team for the SAP implementation (EU countries) and post-merger integration in SAP PP, QM, MM, APO and SD modules.
- Implemented and optimized MRP Live (MD01N) for multiple plants, improving planning runtime
- Worked with business users to transition from classic MRP to MRP Live
- Implemented SAP QM module, including quality planning and inspection lot processing, resulting in a 20% improvement in product quality compliance.
- Developed and tested custom reports using SAP Query and ABAP for MES data analytics, improving visibility into yield rates and resource utilization.
- Translate production requirements into clear and actionable user stories, acceptance criteria and technical specifications.
- Skilled in discrete, and process/manufacturing (PP-PI) environments; deep understanding of master data, production & process orders, recipe management, batch management, capacity & scheduling, shop floor control, and integration with QM, MM, EWM, MES.
- Worked in Variant configuration (VC)
- Supported international rollouts and transformation projects for SAP PP, QM, PPDS, aATP, EWM, and Variant Configuration within a global strategy.
- Tested functionalities for various business scenarios include interface systems
- Involved in SIT and UAT and cutover activities
Technology: Project Management, SAP PP, QM, MM, APO, ABAP OO, HANA Modelling, FIORI, SAP UI5, AMDP, SAP SD, SAP FICO and S4 HANA Emedded analytics
Joseph A.
Last position:
Senior SAP In-House Consultant, Plant-2-Stock at KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA
- Engaged business stakeholder to define levels 1, 2 3 & 4 processes.
- Engaged stakeholders to model the As-IS & To-Be business processes in Seeds Processing, Quality Management onto SAP Signavio.
- Identified and highlighted integration points between plant-to-Stock processes and other process areas such as finance and controlling.
- Documented business requirements as user Stories in Jira and categorized each user story as either Gap or Fit.
- Configured and demonstrated Variant Configuration in SAP PP to process owners and stakeholders as proposed solution to satisfy business requirements.
- Proposed workarounds or enhancements to meet requirements that are categorized as gaps.
- Planned the Sprints for Plan-to-Stock, assign and monitor the progress being made in completing user Stories for the active Sprint.
- Created the following PP Variant Configuration master data: Class of Class type 300, Configurable material of material type KMAT, Material variants of material type FERT & assigned the KMAT material to each FERT Material Variant, Super BOM & linked the Super BOM of the configurable material to FERT material variants, Routing and Production version for KMAT material.
- Reviewed list of custom reports currently in use in ECC and identified S4Hana standard analytical reports that satisfies these custom reporting requirements.
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
Serge D.
Last position:
Solution Architect Manufacturing (PS, PP, PEO, PLM, PM/EAM) at EFW – Elbe Flugzeugwerke / Airbus
- Focus on aircraft conversion, MRO (Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul) & production processes.
- Development of a PEO prototype (architecture, customizing) with a focus on Change Record and Manufacturing.
Werner B.
Last position:
Product Visionary Sales & Operations Planning at BASF Digital Solutions GmbH
- Support of BASF units in change management for the introduction of a Sales & Operations Planning process based on OMP SOP
Willi B.
Last position:
Solution Engineer / Solution Expert at Hightronics
- Support of an SAP ECC to S/4HANA transition project as Solution Engineer / Solution Expert PP
- Design of master data adjustments
- Workshop planning / execution
- Process optimizations / harmonization
- Assessment of impacts on master data / processes
- Cross-functional process definition MTO/MTS/ATO/CTO/ETO
- Consideration of SAP ME
- Testing / implementation
- Migration coordination
- Change management
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Statistics of experts using SAP PP/DS
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
21 years
Position duration
1.7 years
Positions per freelancer
18
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Supply Chain Management
Top industries
Manufacturing, Information Technology, Food and Beverage
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Production, Procurement
Bachelor's degree or higher
100%
Master's degree or higher
17%
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
German, English, 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 Germany using SAP PP/DS
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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/DS 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%)
- Information Technology (83%)
- Food and Beverage (67%)
- Professional Services (67%)
- Automotive (50%)
- Healthcare (50%)
- Chemical (33%)
- Energy (33%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Production planning
SAP PP/DS supports production planning and detailed scheduling in SAP landscapes. It is used to turn demand, capacity, and material constraints into workable production plans. Companies bring in specialists when standard planning is not enough for complex plants or short lead times.
Detailed scheduling
The core value of PP/DS is sequencing. Strong professionals work on finite scheduling, setup optimization, pegging, and order priorities so shop-floor plans stay realistic.
- Planned order and production order sequencing
- Capacity-aware scheduling rules
- Setup and changeover logic
- Order priorities and constraints
SAP landscape fit
SAP PP/DS is often part of SAP APO and can be connected to SAP ECC or SAP S/4HANA planning scenarios. Many teams still use the name SAP APO PP/DS when they talk about the same planning function. In Germany, it is common in manufacturing companies that need tight planning across plants, lines, and resources.
Where specialists help
Freelance experts are often brought in for design, implementation, rollout, and troubleshooting. They clarify master data, CIF integration, planning heuristics, and alert handling, then support testing and cutover.
- New implementation or rollout
- Integration with SAP ERP or SAP S/4HANA
- Planning run tuning and error analysis
- Master data cleanup and process fit
What strong experts know
A good SAP PP/DS specialist understands production processes, not just system settings. They can translate business rules into planning objects, check dependencies across materials and resources, and explain why a schedule behaves the way it does. That mix matters more than generic SAP knowledge.
Industries and deliverables
PP/DS is used where sequencing and capacity control are critical: automotive, discrete manufacturing, chemicals, and other plant-heavy operations. Typical deliverables include planning concept documents, configured planning profiles, test cases, training notes, and go-live support. For German teams, clear communication in English and, when needed, German helps during workshops and stabilization.
Frequently asked questions
Everything clients usually want to know about SAP PP/DS, in one place.
SAP PP/DS is used for production planning and detailed scheduling in SAP environments. It helps companies turn demand into executable plant schedules while considering capacity, material availability, and setup rules. It is especially useful when many orders compete for the same resources.
SAP PP/DS focuses on detailed, finite scheduling at the plant or resource level, while SNP works at a higher planning level and MRP is mainly about material requirements. Companies often use PP/DS when they need a realistic sequence, not just a suggested supply plan. The best fit depends on whether the main issue is supply balancing or shop-floor execution.
SAP APO PP/DS is the common older name many teams still use for the same planning function. In practice, searchers may also refer to SAP PP/DS or Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling. A good specialist should understand the terminology in both SAP APO and connected S/4HANA planning setups.
A strong SAP PP/DS freelancer usually also knows SAP APO, CIF integration, master data design, and production planning processes. Experience with SAP ECC or SAP S/4HANA planning flows is helpful, as is the ability to read functional specifications and test integration points. For workshops, clear process communication matters just as much as system knowledge.
A SAP PP/DS project usually needs someone who has already worked on real planning scenarios, not just configuration theory. The right level depends on the scope: a rollout, troubleshooting effort, or process redesign each needs different depth. Companies should look for proof of order sequencing, constraint handling, and integration work.
Yes, much of SAP PP/DS work can be done remotely, especially design, configuration, testing, and issue analysis. On-site time is still useful for plant workshops, go-live support, and discussions with production teams. In Germany, hybrid collaboration is common when a project touches local plants or shared planning teams.
A strong SAP PP/DS specialist can explain the planning logic in plain words and show how it affects schedules, not just list configuration steps. Look for concrete examples of setup reduction, constraint handling, pegging, and integration cleanup. Good candidates also ask the right questions about master data, process ownership, and test coverage.
Before hiring for SAP PP/DS, it helps to document the planning problem, current system landscape, and the specific plants or lines in scope. Share sample master data, known errors, and the expected planning rules so the specialist can work quickly. The clearer the process picture, the faster the first useful results appear.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used SAP PP/DS in their recent projects is 125 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 1,000 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used SAP PP/DS in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 17% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used SAP PP/DS in their recent projects have 21 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.7 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used SAP PP/DS in their recent projects are German (100%), English (83%), and French (33%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used SAP PP/DS in their recent projects are Manufacturing (100%), Information Technology (83%), and Food and Beverage (67%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used SAP PP/DS in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Project Management (100%), and Supply Chain Management (100%).
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