Our Consulting team at BearingPoint is dedicated to optimizing client business operations through advanced ERP and CRM systems. With deep expertise in SAP across various domains like finance, logistics, data, and technology, we streamline processes and enhance decision-making efficiency. Our proficiency in Salesforce helps us improve customer relationships with innovative strategies. We leverage data tools like PowerBI for insightful analytics and excel in Microsoft cloud technologies, particularly Azure, to provide secure and scalable solutions. Additionally, our team develops integrated mobile front-end and back-end applications, ensuring user-friendly mobile access to ERP and CRM systems.

BearingPoint's consulting services are designed to deliver tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of each client, driving growth and operational excellence. We pride ourselves on our client-centric approach, focusing on delivering measurable results and sustainable improvements.

About the role

As a Senior SAP PP & PP/DS Consultant, you will work with international clients in Application Management Services (AMS) engagements, providing expert‑level support and continuous improvement for SAP Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling processes in SAP S/4HANA. You will act as a key functional expert, supporting business-critical operations, resolving complex issues, and advising clients on best practices in production planning and scheduling.

Location: Bangalore only

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with clients - provide 2nd and 3rd level SAP support for Production Planning processes, covering SAP PP and PP/DS areas

• Support and advise clients on daily issues, incidents, and functional questions related to production planning and scheduling

• Analyse incidents and problems, perform root-cause analysis, and implement sustainable solutions

• Understand client business process requirements in the area of Production Planning & Detailed Scheduling and translate them into functional solutions

• Configure and support SAP PP processes (MRP-related planning, master data, production execution support)

• Support and maintain PP/DS planning and scheduling scenarios, including capacity-related and detailed scheduling topics where applicable

• Analyse existing processes, identify gaps, and propose continuous improvement initiatives

• Prepare and maintain functional documentation and knowledge base articles

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (MM, SD, QM, EWM, ABAP) to ensure stable end‑to‑end process integration

• Support functional testing activities related to fixes, enhancements, and small change requests

• Build and maintain long-term client relationships, acting as a trusted functional advisor

• Stay up to date with the latest SAP solutions and Best Practices

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent working experience in business, analytics, or information technology

• Strong hands-on experience as SAP PP Consultant (SAP ECC and/or SAP S/4HANA) – minimum 7 years

• Proven exposure to SAP PP/DS concepts and operational support scenarios

• Solid understanding of manufacturing business processes (discrete and/or process industries)

• Good configuration knowledge (SPRO)

• Experience working in AMS or support-oriented environments; Previous interaction with ticketing tools (JIRA, ServiceNow)

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to handle complex production planning issues

• Very good English level; Good communication skills and ability to work directly with business users and key users

• Experience working in international, multicultural environments

Nice to Have

• Experience supporting SAP S/4HANA systems in productive environments

• Exposure to capacity planning or detailed scheduling topics in PP/DS

• SAP certification in Production Planning / Manufacturing or PP/DS

• German language is a plus

What We Offer:

• Long-term involvement in stable AMS engagements with international clients

• Opportunity to act as a senior functional expert within the SAP PP / PPDS domain

• Continuous learning and skill development through internal knowledge sharing and SAP Learning Hub

• Clear career progression within the Senior Consultant career path

• Learning-oriented organization with a people development focus 

• Attractive compensation package: 

• Fixed salary compensation along with Yearly Evaluation and performance-related bonus scheme 

• Benefits buffet 

• Extended annual leave 

• Complete training & certification curricula available 

• E-Learning System 

For more information, please visit: www.linkedin.com/company/bearingpoint

About BearingPoint

BearingPoint is an independent management and technology consultancy with European roots and a global reach. The company operates in three business units: Consulting, Products, and Capital. Consulting covers the advisory business with a clear focus on selected business areas. Products provides IP-driven digital assets and managed services for business-critical processes. Capital delivers M&A and transaction services.

BearingPoint’s clients include many of the world’s leading companies and organizations. The firm has a global consulting network with more than 10,000 people and supports clients in over 70 countries, engaging with them to achieve measurable and sustainable success.

BearingPoint is a certified B Corporation, meeting high standards of social and environmental impact.

In India, BearingPoint currently operates with one office situated in Bengaluru. We work closely with all BearingPoint entities and offer technology and management consulting services with a human touch to both local and international top clients. We also enable our Products unit with development and Platform services SAP.

Our team in India allows us to leverage work with clients who have extensive operations and affiliations in various European countries, in the US, and across Asia.

Together with our colleagues from Romania, the Czech Republic, and Portugal, we are part of BearingPoint’s Cross-Shore Enablement Hub (CSH) which offers a wide range of Consulting and Products expertise.