SAP Production Planning & Material Management Lead

Visteon Corporation

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Visteon is a global automotive technology leader, advancing mobility through innovative technology solutions that enable a software-defined future. The company's state-of-the-art product portfolio merges digital cockpit innovations, advanced displays, AI-enhanced software solutions, and integrated EV architecture solutions. With expertise spanning passenger vehicles, commercial transportation, and two-wheelers, Visteon partners with global automakers to create safer, cleaner, and more connected journeys. Founded in 2000, the company employs 10,000 employees in 18 countries around the globe. In 2024, Visteon recorded annual sales of approximately $3.87 billion and secured $6.1 billion in new business. To know more about us, visit visteon.com.

Mission of the Role: The SAP Production Planning & Material Management Lead ( Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS) , is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end process of production planning, detailed scheduling, material requirements planning (MRP), resources capacity leveling, materials management and inventory management.

Mission is to optimize Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS) processes, ensuring manufacturing stability, optimized stock levels, and seamless supply chain integration.

Key Objectives of this Role:

Team Leadership: Lead and manage the SAP PPDS & MM team, providing guidance and support to ensure efficient execution of planning and procurement processes.
Business Analysis: Analyze and understand complex manufacturing requirements, translating them into functional specifications and actionable PPDS/MM items.
Advanced Planning: Understand and support the integration of heuristics, optimizer runs, and DS Planning Board setups.
Process Optimization: Implement best practices in Scheduling and Automated Procurement to improve factory throughput and reduce material shortages.
Innovation: Stay updated with the latest S/4HANA Embedded PP/DS functionalities and innovations to recommend system enhancements.
Issue Resolution: Resolve complex challenges related to PDS/Production Version errors, CIF integration, and procurement bottlenecks in a timely manner.

Qualification, Experience and Skills:

Key Experience Required:

Domain Expertise: Minimum of 5 years in SAP, with a heavy focus on PPDS (Production Planning & Detailed Scheduling) and MM (Materials Management).
Core Knowledge: Strong background in MRP Live, capacity planning, vendor management, and physical inventory.
Project History: Proven track record in leading mid to large-scale SAP PP/DS implementations and managing complex supply chain projects successfully.
Technical Ecosystem: Familiarity with Core Interface (CIF), BAPIs/IDocs for procurement, and integration with SAP IBP or Ariba is a plus.

T echnical Competencies:

Configuration: Knowledge of SAP PPDS and MM modules; proficiency in configuring scheduling heuristics, planning groups, and release strategies.
Integration Depth: Strong understanding of integration points between PPDS, MM, and EWM.

Leadership Principles:

Team Motivation: Demonstrated ability to lead partners functional consultants and mentor business users effectively.
Problem Solving: Decision-making skills with a solution-oriented approach to production-stopping or efficiency issues.
Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills, capable to cooperate between SAP Project team, "shop floor" and the "top floor."

Key Behaviors:

Result Orientation;
Critical Thinking;
Resilience;
Competitive drive;
Ownership & Accountability.

Reporting Structure: Supply Chain Manager

In the fast lane of technology. At Visteon, we’re redefining how the world connects through its vehicles. Our innovations transform the driving experience for millions, powered by a high-performance culture that challenges the status quo and sparks new possibilities—in careers and communities. Join us and help shape the future.