Job Description: SAP Manufacturing Functional Consultant

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced SAP Manufacturing Functional Consultant to design, configure, and support SAP solutions related to manufacturing processes. The role focuses on aligning SAP capabilities with business requirements across production planning, shop floor execution, and integration with supply chain functions.

Key Responsibilities

1. Business Process Analysis

Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand manufacturing processes and requirements
Analyze current (“AS-IS”) processes and design optimized (“TO-BE”) solutions
Provide recommendations aligned with SAP best practices

2. SAP Configuration & Implementation

Configure SAP modules such as:
- SAP PP (Production Planning)
- SAP QM (Quality Management)
- SAP PM (Plant Maintenance) (optional based on scope)
Set up master data: BOMs, routing, work centers, production versions
Support production planning strategies (Make-to-Stock, Make-to-Order, Repetitive Manufacturing)

3. Integration & End-to-End Processes

Ensure integration with:
- SAP MM (Materials Management)
- SAP SD (Sales & Distribution)
- SAP EWM / WM (Warehouse Management)
Work on cross-functional processes (order-to-cash, procure-to-pay, plan-to-produce)

4. Implementation Lifecycle

Participate in full project lifecycle:
- Blueprinting / Discovery
- Design
- Build & Configuration
- Testing (Unit, SIT, UAT)
- Go-live and Hypercare support
Prepare functional specifications for developments (RICEFW objects)

5. Testing & Support

Prepare and execute test cases
Support defect resolution and root cause analysis
Provide post-go-live support and continuous improvements

6. Documentation & Training

Create functional documentation, configuration guides, and SOPs
Conduct end-user training and workshops

Required Skills & Experience

Core Skills

Strong expertise in SAP PP module
Hands-on experience with:
- MRP (Material Requirements Planning)
- Capacity planning
- Production orders / process orders
- Batch management (preferred)
Knowledge of manufacturing processes:
- Discrete manufacturing
- Process manufacturing (optional but valuable)

Technical/Functional Knowledge

Integration knowledge with MM, SD, QM
Familiarity with S/4HANA Manufacturing processes
Experience with Fiori apps for manufacturing

Tools & Methodologies

Experience in SAP S/4HANA implementations
Understanding of Agile / Activate methodology
Functional specification writing (FS)

Preferred Qualifications

SAP certification in Production Planning (PP) or S/4HANA Manufacturing
Experience with:
- MES integration
- PP-PI (Process Industries)
- PP-DS (Detailed Scheduling)
Exposure to Industry 4.0 / IoT integration

Soft Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management
Ability to work in cross-functional and global teams
Leadership and mentoring (for senior roles)

Typical Experience Range

Mid-level: 4–8 years SAP PP experience
Senior: 8–15+ years with multiple end-to-end implementations

Nice-to-Have

Knowledge of digital manufacturing cloud (DMC)
Experience in automotive, pharma, or FMCG industries
Understanding of Lean manufacturing principles

Deliverables

Functional design documents (FDD)
Configuration and testing documentation
Integration design artifacts
User training materials

SAP Manufacturing Functional Consultant

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