SAP Manufacturing Senior Manager

The KPMG SAP Sectors Consulting function is a cornerstone of our business. We do work that matters to our local business and communities – supporting technical innovation and adoption of cutting-edge solutions across the UK and other geographical regions. Working on complex engagements across multiple sectors ranging from FMCG, Industrial Manufacturing, Defence, IGH etc., this team is responsible for the pre-sales/sales, business transformation and technical delivery of SAP solutions and trusted to get it right first time.

KPMG is one of the world's largest and most respected consultancy businesses, we've supported the UK through times of war and peace, prosperity and recession, political and regulatory upheaval. We've proudly stood beside the institutions and businesses which make the UK what it is.

The SAP S/4HANA Manufacturing Senior Manager will be responsible for leading the functional design, solution architecture and delivery oversight of SAP S/4HANA Production Planning solutions at enterprise scale. This role involves working closely with business stakeholders to define and shape manufacturing operating models, translating production and planning requirements into scalable SAP solutions aligned to best practices and fit-to-standard principles. As a Senior Manager, you will act as a functional authority across programmes, ensuring consistency of design, alignment to SAP standard, and integration across supply chain and finance. You will play a key role in driving client outcomes, managing senior stakeholder expectations, and supporting the successful delivery of S/4HANA programmes across all deployment models (on-premise, private and public cloud).

What will you be doing?

• Lead end-to-end manufacturing solution design across SAP S/4HANA programmes, covering planning, scheduling, execution and integration processes.
• Act as a functional design authority, ensuring consistency, controlled deviation from standard, and alignment to enterprise architecture.
• Define and own the manufacturing operating model and process taxonomy, covering:
• Master Data (Material Master, BOMs, Work Centres, Routings)
• Demand Management and production strategies
• MRP (Material Requirements Planning)
• Production / Process Orders and execution
• Capacity planning and shop-floor control
• Drive fit-to-standard workshops, challenging legacy manufacturing processes and steering stakeholders towards standard SAP solutions.
• Provide functional leadership on S/4HANA manufacturing capabilities, including embedded analytics, Fiori applications and integration with advanced planning solutions (e.g., IBP, PP/DS).
• Design and govern integrated manufacturing processes, ensuring seamless interaction with MM, SD, QM, EWM and FI/CO.
• Oversee data migration strategy and design for production master data and transactional data.
• Define functional requirements for enhancements, integrations and reporting, and provide design governance across build activities.
• Act as a trusted advisor to client leadership (Operations, Supply Chain, IT), translating complex manufacturing requirements into business-aligned solutions.
• Lead and support pre-sales and business development, contributing to proposals and client conversations with strong manufacturing domain credibility.
• Build and develop teams, mentoring consultants and strengthening manufacturing capability within the practice.

What will you need to do it?

Functional & Solution Skills

• Deep expertise in SAP S/4HANA Manufacturing / Production Planning (PP) across core functional areas.
• Strong experience designing and implementing end-to-end manufacturing processes, including:
• Production planning and demand management
• Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
• Production / process order execution and confirmations
• Capacity planning and scheduling
• Shop-floor integration and control
• Strong understanding of manufacturing master data structures and their impact across planning and execution.
• Deep knowledge of integration points across supply chain and finance, including MM, SD, QM, EWM and FI/CO.
• Proven experience leading SAP Activate and fit-to-standard workshops in manufacturing environments.
• Ability to define functional architecture and manufacturing operating models, not just solution configuration.
• Strong understanding of S/4HANA manufacturing capabilities and innovations, including planning and analytics.

Experience

• Extensive SAP ERP experience, with a strong focus on Manufacturing / Production Planning on S/4HANA.
• Proven experience as a functional lead / solution architect across complex S/4HANA implementations.
• Delivery of multiple full lifecycle S/4HANA PP implementations (design through to go-live).
• Strong track record in:
• Leading manufacturing design workshops with senior stakeholders.
• Translating operational requirements into scalable SAP solutions.
• Designing enterprise-level manufacturing operating models.
• Experience managing multi-stream project delivery and cross-functional dependencies.
• Strong stakeholder management, with ability to engage at Operations / COO / Supply Chain leadership level.
• Experience in manufacturing industries with complex production environments.
• Strong analytical capability and ability to simplify complex manufacturing challenges into structured solutions.

Skills we’d love to see / Amazing Extras

• Experience with advanced planning and manufacturing capabilities, including:
• Embedded PP/DS or similar scheduling tools.
• Integration with SAP IBP or external planning systems.
• Integration with MES / shop-floor systems.
• Experience across manufacturing strategies such as:
• Make-to-Stock (MTS)
• Make-to-Order (MTO)
• Engineer-to-Order (ETO)
• Industry experience across Manufacturing, Industrial Products, Consumer Goods or Process industries.
• Experience facilitating end-to-end Plan-to-Produce design workshops.
• Awareness of digital manufacturing trends, including:
• Industry 4.0 / smart manufacturing.
• Automation and IoT-driven production.
• Real-time production visibility and analytics.
• Strong consulting capability, with ability to engage, influence and challenge stakeholders.
• Proven ability to support business development and senior client presentations.

Desirable Attributes

• Excellent client-facing communication, presentation, and consulting skills, with the ability to articulate complex PP concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting abilities, with keen attention to detail in configuration and process design.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, lead junior consultants, and contribute to knowledge sharing.
• Comfortable delivering presentations and facilitating workshops with client stakeholders.
• Commitment to continuous learning and staying abreast of the latest SAP S/4HANA PP innovations and industry trends.

Our Locations

We are open to talk to talent across the country but our core Tech hubs for this role are London, Birmingham, Manchester. 20 sites across the UK, we can potentially facilitate office work, working from home, flexible hours, and part-time options. If you have a need for flexibility, please register and discuss this with our team.