SAP Manufacturing Analyst

We are seeking an experienced SAP Manufacturing Analyst to support and enhance our SAP manufacturing footprint, particularly in SAP PP (Production Planning), SAP PM (Plant Maintenance), and SAP QM (Quality Management) modules. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing processes within an SAP environment, with hands-on experience in production order execution, preventive and corrective maintenance, quality inspections, notifications, batch management, and integration with procurement, inventory, and costing. This role is critical for ensuring smooth day-to-day operations, supporting global manufacturing teams, and continuously improving the system to meet evolving business needs.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS1. Solution Design and Implementation:Translate business requirements into effective SAP PP/PM/QM solutions.Configure and customize SAP manufacturing modules to meet business goals.Participate in SAP implementations, upgrades, and S/4HANA migration projects.2. System Support and Maintenance:Provide expert-level support for SAP PP, PM, and QM modules.Handle system incidents, debug issues, and ensure timely resolutions with minimal business disruption.Collaborate with SAP Basis and technical teams to ensure system performance and stability.3. Manufacturing Process Expertise:Support core manufacturing processes such as production planning, work center setup, capacity planning, shop floor control, preventive and breakdown maintenance, calibration processes, quality inspection, batch record management, and sampling.Deep knowledge of integration between SAP PP/PM/QM and MM (materials), SD (sales), and FICO (costing) processes.4. Cross-Functional Collaboration:Work with plant teams, engineers, and maintenance leads to understand ground-level challenges.Collaborate with finance, procurement, and warehouse teams to ensure end-to-end process coverage.5. Documentation and Training:Prepare functional specifications, process documents, test scripts, and training materials.Conduct end-user training and refreshers across manufacturing plants.6. Continuous Improvement and Compliance:Identify and implement process improvements using SAP tools and best practices.Ensure compliance with internal quality, audit, and safety standards through digital SAP processes.Competencies (skills & abilities)Strong hands-on experience in SAP PP, PM, and QM modules.Deep understanding of manufacturing business processes including discrete production, preventive maintenance, and quality control in a plant environment.Familiarity with MRP, capacity planning, production order execution, goods movement, equipment hierarchy, calibration, and inspection types.Working knowledge of batch management, subcontracting, goods receipt, and shop floor integration.Ability to write functional specs for custom developments and work closely with ABAP developers and integration teams.Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and documentation skills.Knowledge of IDocs, user exits, BAPIs, and interface troubleshooting.Experience working in S/4HANA environments is a strong plus.Ability to work in a global environment across time zones and multicultural teams. Perform all essential duties.Analyze various factors, identify and implement viable solutions across multiple disciplines and business lines and use good judgment to make sound recommendations and decisions.Work effectively with all levels of the organization and within a multi-cultural environment.Prioritize and complete multiple projects on schedule and within budget.Demonstrate effective interpersonal, coaching, communication, presentation, organizational, and project management skills.Develop processes and procedures to implement functional strategies.Persuasively influence outcomes and influence others to accept practices and approaches.Show proficiency with SAP, Microsoft Office, including MS Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel.Comprehend and communicate accurately, clearly and concisely in English.Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or related field.SAP certification in SD, MM, or WHM preferred.Experience with transportation management, batch management, serial numbers, and inventory reconciliation is a plus.Exposure to tools like ServiceNow, JIRA, or Solution Manager for change and incident management.Soft Skills:Strong business acumen and ability to align IT solutions with organizational goals.Proactive attitude and willingness to take ownership of tasks and deliverables.Ability to work effectively across time zones and with culturally diverse teams.Education & KnowledgeBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.10+ years of experience in SAP logistics modules with a track record of successful implementations and support.Experience in global or multi-country SAP rollouts.SAP certifications in relevant modules (e.g., SD, MM, PP, etc.) are highly desirable.Cross-Functional Collaboration:• Infrastructure and Network Teams: Ensure smooth SAP environment operations.• Service Desk Teams: Provide end-user support and escalate SAP issues appropriately.Good to haveHybrid Role; Combination of office and home-office- Regularly required to stand, walk, and bend with good balance, use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms.- Regularly required to sit, perform repetitive duties, use standard office equipment and to talk and hear.- Close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus is needed.- Occasionally required to lift, move and carry up to 10 pounds.Travels to subcontractors, customers, and other facilitiesCompensation:Rs. 25 - 30 LPA negotiable