SAP Business Solution Architect

EPAM is a leading software engineering and IT consulting company specializing in AI transformation engineering and integrated consulting for Forbes Global 2000 companies and startups. With over thirty years of expertise in software, product, and platform engineering, EPAM empowers clients to become AI-Native enterprises and drive measurable value from innovation and digital investments.

• Minimum 10 years of experience as a SAP Consultant or Business Solution Architect with a focus on SAP ERP/S4HANA Production Planning
• Proven leadership in at least 2 greenfield implementations as a PP Team Lead or Business Solution Architect, including at least one on S/4HANA
• Expert-level knowledge of SAP PP including MRP/MRP Live, BOMs, routings, work centers, production orders, planning strategies, capacity planning, and integration with MM, QM, SD, PM
• Solid experience with ABAP debugging and integration technologies (IDocs, RFC, APIs); MES or APS integration is a plus
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities
• Excellent command of written and spoken English (B2+ level)

Nice to have:

• Experience with SAP PP-DS (embedded or classic APO)
• Relevant SAP certifications in SAP ECC/S/4HANA Production Planning and PP-DS certifications

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather, analyze, and refine requirements, designing scalable Production Planning solutions within SAP ERP/S4HANA
• Design integrated end‑to‑end architectures that streamline manufacturing operations, ensuring seamless data and process flow between SAP S/4HANA PP, adjacent SAP modules (MM, QM, PM, SD), and third-party systems (MES, APS, LIMS)
• Promote and enforce industry Best Practices, guiding the organization toward solutions aligned with long‑term operational excellence
• Lead implementation and customization efforts for SAP Production Planning modules (PP, PP‑DS), ensuring alignment with manufacturing strategies and KPIs
• Oversee the complete project lifecycle from design through testing cycles (SIT/UAT), cutover, hypercare, and stabilization
• Conduct workshops, training sessions, and knowledge-transfer activities to support end-user adoption of SAP PP capabilities
• Troubleshoot complex functional and integration issues, including MRP/MRP Live, capacity planning, shop floor execution, and integration with MES or APO/PP-DS
• Continuously evaluate and recommend system enhancements, staying current with S/4HANA innovations like MRP Live and embedded PP-DS
• Collaborate closely with technical teams, providing functional specifications, participating in ABAP debugging, and validating integration developments (IDocs, BAPIs, APIs)