SAP Consultant

Title of the position - SAP PS Consultant – OPEX/NPI Support Location - TSAT – Vemagal About The Business Tata Electronics Pvt. Ltd. is a prominent global player in the electronics manufacturing industry, with fast-emerging capabilities in Electronics Manufacturing Services, Semiconductor Assembly & Test, Semiconductor Foundry, and Design Services. Established in 2020 as a greenfield venture of the Tata Group, the company aims to serve global customers through integrated offerings across a trusted electronics and semiconductor value chain. With a rapidly growing workforce, the company currently employs over 65,000 people and has significant operations in Gujarat, Assam, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka, India. Tata Electronics is committed to creating a socioeconomic footprint by employing many women in its workforce and actively supporting local communities through initiatives in environment, education, healthcare, sports and livelihood. Role Summary We are seeking a skilled SAP PS Consultant to support OPEX-driven New Product Introduction (NPI) projects in the semiconductor industry. The role involves managing SAP PS processes, providing L1 support, enabling Gantt-based project tracking, and training end-users to ensure efficient execution of engineering and operational initiatives. Responsibilities SAP PS Process Support for OPEX/NPI Projects Project Structuring Creation of Project Definitions, WBS Elements, and Networks tailored to NPI phases. Use of standard templates for recurring project types. Planning & Budgeting Support for cost planning, budgeting, and forecasting. Integration with Controlling (CO) for budget control and variance analysis. Costing sheet preparation Gantt Chart & Timeline Management Enable Gantt chart visualization for project timelines. Support for milestone planning, task dependencies, and critical path analysis. Execution & Monitoring Tracking of actual costs, resource usage, and material consumption. Monitoring of project progress against planned milestones. Reporting & Analytics Generation of project status reports, cost summaries, and variance reports. Support for custom dashboards for engineering and finance teams. Integration Support Seamless integration with: • SAP MM for procurement • SAP PP for production planning • SAP FI/CO for financial tracking • PLM/ECM tools for engineering change management Detailed NPI Process to be supported The SAP PS Consultant will support the following New Product Introduction (NPI) stages: Concept & Feasibility Project setup in SAP PS with WBS elements for feasibility studies. Budget allocation and tracking for early-stage R&D activities. Design & Development WBS elements for design iterations, tape-out, and engineering builds. Integration with SAP MM for material procurement and prototype tracking. FAB & Assembly Cost tracking for wafer fabrication and packaging processes. Resource planning and milestone tracking using Gantt charts. Testing & Qualification WBS elements for reliability testing, electrical characterization, and qualification. Support for test material assignment and cost roll-up. Ramp-Up & Release Final cost analysis and project closure. Settlement of costs to cost centers or internal orders. L1 Support & Issue Resolution Provide Level 1 support for SAP PS-related issues including: • Authorization errors • Transaction failures • Data inconsistencies • Navigation and usage queries Escalate unresolved issues to L2/L3 teams with proper documentation. End-User Training & Enablement Conduct training sessions for engineering, supply chain, and finance teams on: • SAP PS navigation and usage • Project creation and tracking • Cost monitoring and reporting Develop and maintain training materials, FAQs, and user guides. Essential Attributes Strong hands-on experience in SAP PS and its integration with MM, PP, FI/CO. Familiarity with semiconductor NPI lifecycle and OPEX project structures. Experience with Gantt chart tools within SAP or external project management platforms. Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills. Ability to train and support cross-functional teams. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in engineering, IT, or related field. SAP PS certification is preferred. Desired Experience Level 2 to 5 years in SAP PS Experience in manufacturing, high-tech product development, automotive, Electronics or semiconductor manufacturing. Exposure to PLM systems, ECM, and project reporting tools.