We are seeking an experienced SAP PP Functional Consultant to join a dynamic team supporting and enhancing Production Planning, capabilities within a complex SAP S/4HANA environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting business-critical operations while contributing to SAP transformation, optimisation, and continuous improvement initiatives. You'll work closely with stakeholders across the business to deliver scalable solutions that drive operational excellence across manufacturing and project delivery functions.

This role is based in Avalon, Victoria, offering a flexible work environment with one day per week working from home and every second Friday off as part of our Wellness Day program.

Reporting to the SAP Technical Manager, you will provide functional expertise across SAP Production Planning (PP) while supporting the ongoing development and optimisation of SAP solutions that enable manufacturing and business operations.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide functional consulting, configuration, and support across SAP Production Planning (PP).
- Develop capability and provide support across SAP Quality Management (QM) and SAP Project Systems (PS).
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather, analyse, and translate requirements into effective SAP solutions.
- Configure and support manufacturing, production planning, quality management, and project execution processes.
- Manage and optimise processes including:

- Material Requirements Planning (MRP)

- Demand management

- Capacity planning

- Production scheduling

- Production order management

- Manufacturing execution

- Support quality processes including inspections, notifications, and non-conformance management.




- Maintain and support key master data, including Bills of Materials (BOMs), routings, work centres, and planning data.
- Facilitate workshops, conduct fit-gap analysis, and identify continuous improvement opportunities.
- Manage incidents, service requests, enhancements, and change requests across the SAP landscape.
- Develop functional specifications, documentation, training materials, and user guides.
- Participate in testing, deployments, releases, upgrades, and cutover activities.
- Ensure effective integration between SAP PP and modules including MM, EWM, FI/CO, and other enterprise systems.
- Provide ongoing BAU support and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

About You

Essential Qualifications & Experience

- SAP Certification in Production Planning (PP).
- Significant hands-on experience as an SAP PP Functional Consultant.
- Proven experience delivering three or more full-cycle SAP S/4HANA implementations.
- Strong expertise in:

- Material Requirements Planning (MRP)

- Capacity planning and production execution

- Manufacturing and supply chain processes

- Quality inspections and quality notifications

- Demonstrated ability to engage with stakeholders and translate business requirements into SAP solutions.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.





Desirable Experience

- SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud and/or On-Premise implementation experience.
- Exposure to SAP Quality Management (QM) and SAP Project Systems (PS) modules.
- Experience working within manufacturing, defence, engineering, infrastructure, utilities, or other asset-intensive industries.
- Experience supporting large-scale SAP transformation and digitalisation programs.
- Ability to work autonomously while effectively managing multiple stakeholder groups.

Due to the nature of this role:

- Applicants must be Australian Citizens.
- Must be eligible to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Security Clearance (minimum Baseline level).

Why Join Us?

- One day per week work-from-home flexibility.
- Every second Friday off through our Wellness Day program.
- Opportunity to contribute to complex manufacturing and transformation initiatives within a growing organisation.
- Ongoing career development and exposure to leading SAP technologies.

Who We Are

Hanwha Defence Australia (HDA) is a leading defence industry partner delivering next-generation capability to the Australian Defence Force. As the Australian arm of Hanwha Aerospace, one of the world's fastest-growing defence organisations, we are building sovereign industrial capability and supporting Australia's defence readiness for generations to come.

Hanwha Defence Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Please Note Cover letters and CVs are required to be submitted in PDF/DOCX format.

📌 SAP PP Functional Consultant (Avalon Beach)
🏢 Hanwha Defence Australia
📍 Avalon Beach