Systems and Data Analyst – Shape Next-Generation Aerospace Production Systems

Hybrid Opportunity with a Leading Innovator in the Aerospace Industry

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking an experienced Systems and Data Analyst to support a major aerospace leader in transforming and optimizing production planning systems across multiple U.S. locations. This is a high-impact role where you’ll drive SAP PP enhancements, enable digital manufacturing solutions, and collaborate with experts across engineering, IT, and operations.

If you are a seasoned SAP PP specialist passionate about solving complex business challenges, this role offers a unique opportunity to influence large-scale programs that support the future of aerospace.

Position Overview

Job Type: Full-Time; Consultant (6 months)
Location Options:
Seattle, WA • Dallas, TX • Long Beach, CA • Miami, FL • North Charleston, SC • Berkeley, MO • Hazelwood, MO
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM
Work Model: Hybrid (2–3 days onsite) with remote flexibility for those outside listed states
Pay Rate Starting at: $64.20 per hour

About the Role

As a Systems and Data Analyst, you will be a key contributor to SAP Production Planning (PP) projects—supporting system enhancements, implementing new functionality, and guiding end-to-end solution design. You will collaborate closely with business SMEs, architects, developers, and integrators to strengthen enterprise-wide production planning capabilities.

Your work will directly enhance manufacturing efficiency, streamline digital operations, and support critical aerospace programs.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and participate in workshops to define business requirements and solution strategies.

• Collaborate with SMEs, solution architects, developers, and system integrators to design improved SAP PP processes.

• Configure SAP systems end-to-end and implement solutions aligned with business and clean-core best practices.

• Develop and maintain key documents including BPDs, process flows, FDS, CDD, KDDs, and WRICEF specs.

• Translate functional requirements into detailed technical design documentation.

• Create test plans, author test scripts, and execute unit and integration testing.

• Support project delivery cycles, including root cause analysis and resolution of complex issues.

• Utilize and help manage SAP Solution Manager and Signavio tools.

• Work with SAP S/4HANA, FIORI applications, and Agile/SAFe methodologies.

• Support overall project management using SAP Activate methodology.

Regular and predictable attendance is essential.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of SAP PP consulting experience.

• 4+ years of experience with S/4HANA Production Planning.

• Hands-on experience with SAP PP and QM modules.

• Direct involvement in at least two full lifecycle S/4HANA implementations.

• Experience in complex, large-scale SAP Production Planning environments.

• Familiarity with SAP interfaces, user exits, batch jobs, and standard SAP reporting.
  
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Preferred Qualifications

• Deep expertise in SAP Production Planning functions such as MRP, demand management, BOMs, routing, capacity leveling, FIORI apps, and more.

• Aerospace and defense industry experience.

• Experience with discrete and repetitive manufacturing environments.

• Knowledge of ECM/OCM/Batch processes.

• Cross-functional SAP integration experience (SD, MM, EWM, FICO, QM, PM).

• Experience with WBS and PPDS.

• SAP certifications (PP, QM, MM) preferred.

• Experience with IBP or similar planning tools.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant technical field.

Why Join Us

At PDS Tech Commercial, you’ll work directly with top-tier aerospace innovators on solutions that impact global manufacturing operations. We offer:

• Competitive hourly compensation

• Opportunities to work on cutting-edge SAP S/4HANA and digital production technologies

• A collaborative, expert-driven environment that supports continuous learning

• The ability to contribute to critical programs shaping the future of aerospace manufacturing

Your expertise will help drive system modernization and operational excellence across major aerospace programs.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re an experienced SAP PP professional ready to take on a high-visibility role with a leading aerospace organization, apply now to join a team where your expertise drives real-world results.

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