Job Description

The Config Team - Join us, the home of the SAP Supply Chain and contribute in changing how the world works at a company small enough to care, big enough to compete.

Job title:

Solution Architect (SAP PP/DS)

Employment:

Permanent

Location:

UK-Based, flexible (remote/hybrid)

Salary:

Excellent basic salary depending on experience

Benefits:

24 days holiday, paid birthday day off, paid volunteer day, holiday buy & sell, Bupa private healthcare, 5% employer matched pension contribution, life insurance 4x annual salary, electric car lease scheme, funded social events, investment in personal development, you chose the charity we make the financial contribution, CSR initiatives, and much more!

The role overview

We're looking for an experienced

SAP Solution Architect specialising in Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS)

to join our high-performing team. You'll play a pivotal role in guiding our clients through complex SAP transformations, shaping solution architecture, and delivering real-world business impact across end-to-end SAP implementations.

Act as the

Solution Architect

across multiple SAP projects, ensuring successful design, build, configure and delivery. Be a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, clearly articulating

SAP PP/DS

functionality and the impact of design choices. Lead and guide internal teams across solution design, testing, documentation, training, and customer go-lives. Own and drive the creation of blueprints, functional specs, and end-to-end solution design. Provide strategic advice on SAP architecture, system changes, and process improvements. Represent The Config Team at customer workshops, requirement gathering sessions, and pre-sales engagements. Work closely with our technical teams to shape bespoke system changes and integrations. Take ownership of quality, risks, and scope on large or complex SAP initiatives. Support continuous improvement, innovation, and internal knowledge-sharing initiatives. Get involved in recruitment, mentoring, and identifying opportunities to grow our offering within existing customers.

Essential Skills & Experience:

Deep knowledge of

S/4HANA

,

Fiori

,

CIF

,

heuristics

, and

PP/DS optimizers

. Proven track record of

leading multiple full SAP project life cycles

. Expert in complex solution design and configuration within SAP PP/DS. Excellent understanding of manufacturing planning processes and SAP module integration. Confident in solution testing, architecture reviews, and functional spec creation. Strong leadership in workshops, requirement gathering, and stakeholder management. Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage confidently at all levels. Fluent in written and verbal English. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.

The Config Team

We are a leading SAP Supply Chain Consultancy, with a people-centric and collaborative culture focused on employee well-being, learning and development and creating an excellent place to work for our people. We aim to delight customers with the exceptional delivery of SAP projects.

More reasons to apply

Hybrid working and modern day working practices. Enjoy the credibility of working with an SAP Gold Partner. Deliver SAP Supply Chain projects for globally recognised brands including S/4 HANA. Join a robust internal network of supportive and collaborative Supply Chain Consultants. Celebrate being part of an Investors In People Gold Accredited organisation. Opportunity to become SAP certified with an SAP Learning Hub Licence. Be part of a professional consultancy that values it's people.

Find out more about Life At The Config Team on Glassdoor where we our proud to say our past and current employees highly rate us:

https://www.glassdoor.co.uk/Overview/Working-at-The-Config-Team-EI_IE1831019.11,26.htm

The Config Team values:

Values:

Customers - Results - Innovation - Skills - People - Teamwork



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