SAP PP-PI / SAP ECC Specialist (Production Planning)

Job title: SAP PP-PI / SAP ECC Specialist (Production Planning)

About the Role Join FUCHS Group as an SAP PP-PI / SAP ECC Specialist responsible for the production and planning processes within SAP ECC, with a focus on FUCHS-EMEA. You will customize and optimize PP-PI, analyze current production and planning logic, support the production, planning and supply chain teams, and contribute to the S/4HANA transformation program (T2G).

What You'll Do

• Provide fachliche Betreuung und Weiterentwicklung der Produktions- und Planungsprozesse im SAP ECC, mit Schwerpunkt FUCHS-EMEA across FUCHS LUBRICANTS GERMANY GmbH and FUCHS SE.
• Customize and optimize SAP PP-PI to map real production processes.
• Analyze existing production and planning logic and derive improvement actions.
• Support production, planning and supply chain teams with system-related questions.
• Ensure a stable, high-performing SAP operation in the production environment.
• Optimize and further develop MRP and planning parameters.
• Leverage APO functionality as needed and align with adjacent modules.
• Consider QM aspects in production processes.
• Coordinate external service providers for adjustments and extensions.
• Create functional change requests and maintain structured documentation.
• Support the S/4HANA transformation program (T2G) by providing ECC process knowledge, reviewing process/design decisions, and assisting with tests and user acceptance.

What We're Looking For

• Degree in (Business) Informatics, Business Administration with IT focus or equivalent qualification with relevant practical experience; or several years of SAP PP (ideally PP-PI) experience.
• Very good process knowledge in production and production planning, preferably from the process industry.
• Experience in conceptualizing, implementing and introducing processes in P2M (Plan-to-Manufacture).
• Solid PP-PI knowledge and interfaces to adjacent modules.
• Basic ABAP knowledge to conceptually frame development requirements.
• Strong affinity for new technologies and willingness to work with modern SAP solutions (S/4HANA).
• High social competence, teamwork, communication and advisory skills.
• Travel readiness ~25% within the EMEA region.
• Fluent English (verbal and written).

Compensation & Benefits

• Flexible working time models, 30 days vacation, and leave options.
• A secure future in a dynamic, globally operating company.
• Competitive compensation and good social benefits in the Chemical Industry (vacation and Christmas bonuses).
• Individual development opportunities and training.
• Company pension plan, disability insurance, and long-term account.
• Health management initiatives (fitness partnerships, events, company sports, and social counseling).
• FUCHS promotes equality of opportunity. Applications from severely disabled persons are given special consideration when equally qualified.