SAP Manufacturing Senior Manager in Slough

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 & 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 shopfloor control

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
• Shopfloor integration and control

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 / shopfloor systems.

• Make-to-Stock (MTS)
• Make-to-Order (MTO)
• Engineer-to-Order (ETO)

• Industry 4.0 / smart manufacturing.
• Automation and IoT-driven production.
• Real-time production visibility and analytics.

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.