About Us: How many companies can say they’ve been in business for over 177
years?! Here at ZEISS, we certainly can! As the pioneers of science, ZEISS
handles the everchanging environments in a fast-paced world, meeting it with
cutting edge of technologies and continuous advancements. ZEISS believes that
innovation and technology are the key to a sustainable future and solutions for
global change. We have a diverse range of portfolios throughout the ZEISS family
in segments like, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, Consumer
Markets and Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology. We are a global company with
over 42,000 employees and have over 4,000 in the US and Canada alone! Make a
difference, come join the team! What’s the role? The S/4 Plan to Produce (P2X)
Solution Consultant is a key internal role within the Corporate IT function at
ZEISS, focused on designing and implementing SAP S/4HANA solutions in the
production planning and manufacturing (Plan to Produce) domain across multiple
roll-in projects. This position is responsible for both functional and technical
solution design, ensuring effective integration within the supply chain
environment, particularly in the Production Planning (PP) and Quality Management
(QM) modules. Sound Interesting? Here’s what you’ll do: Contribute to ZEISS’s
global transformation from SAP R/3 to SAP S/4HANA through a greenfield
implementation approach. Serve as an expert and subproject leader within larger
IT initiatives, focusing on Plan to Produce (P2X) processes. Act as the link
between IT and business functions, supporting SAP key users across departments
and coordinating with external IT partners as needed. Provide 2nd and 3rd level
support, identifying and implementing effective workarounds and long-term
solutions to recurring system issues. Perform root cause analyses, develop,
test, and deploy bug fixes and enhancements. Maintain comprehensive
documentation, including solution details, training materials, and user
instructions. Do You Qualify? Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology,
Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field. Proven experience
as a Solution Consultant or Architect in SAP transformation projects, ideally
within the Plan to Produce (P2X) domain. Strong knowledge of SAP S/4HANA
technologies, including cloud integration and third-party system connectivity.
Solid understanding of global template processes within the P2X and related
domains. Deep process knowledge in SAP PP and QM, with hands-on customizing
experience in SAP PP and preferably SAP QM. Relevant SAP certifications or
equivalent professional qualifications. Ability to read and evaluate ABAP source
code; ABAP development skills (for bug fixes and small enhancements) are a plus.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate
complex system and business scenarios. Excellent communication and stakeholder
management skills, capable of engaging across technical and business teams. Nice
to Haves Additional certifications in project management or related areas.
Experience leading cross-functional teams in a multinational environment.
Expertise in cloud solutions and SAP S/4HANA integrations. Proficiency in
project management tools and methodologies. Working Conditions & Travel Travel
required within the Americas, particularly during go-live and post-go-live
phases. Occasional business trips to Germany may also be required. Compensation:
The annual salary range for this position based on location: NY/Metro: 130,000 -
150,000 Central/Midwest Regions: 105,000 – 125,000 The pay offered for this role
may be influenced by factors such as job location, scope of role,
qualifications, education, experience, & complexity/specialization/scarcity of
talent. This position is also eligible for a performance bonus or sales
commissions. ZEISS also offers robust benefits, including medical plans,
retirement savings plan and paid time off. Your ZEISS Recruiting Team: Maria
Khalil Zeiss provides Equal Employment Opportunity without unlawful regard to an
Applicants race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, marital status, age,
national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition,
military or veteran status, citizen status, sexual orientation, pregnancy
(includes childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), genetic
predisposition, carrier status, gender expression or identity, including
transgender identity, or any other class or characteristic protected by federal,
state, or local law of the employee (or the people with whom the employee
associates, including relatives and friends). Step out of your comfort zone,
excel and redefine the limits of what is possible. That’s just what our
employees are doing every single day – in order to set the pace through our
innovations and enable outstanding achievements. After all, behind every
successful company are many great fascinating people. In a spacious modern
setting full of opportunities for further development, ZEISS employees work in a
place where expert knowledge and team spirit reign supreme. All of this is
supported by a special ownership structure and the long-term goal of the Carl
Zeiss Foundation: to bring science and society into the future together. Join us
today. Inspire people tomorrow. Diversity is a part of ZEISS. We look forward to
receiving your application regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social
origin, religion, philosophy of life, disability, age, sexual orientation or
identity. Apply now! It takes less than 10 minutes.
