Manager SAP MM

What we do: GMG is a global well-being company retailing, distributing and manufacturing a portfolio of leading international and home-grown brands across sport, everyday goods, health and beauty, properties and logistics sectors. Under the ownership and management of the Baker family for over 45 years, GMG is a valued partner of choice for the world's most successful and respected brands in the well-being sector. Working across the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia, GMG has introduced more than 120 brands across 12 countries. These include notable home-grown brands such as Sun & Sand Sports, Dropkick, Supercare Pharmacy, Farm Fresh, Klassic, and international brands like Nike, Columbia, Converse, Timberland, Vans, Mama Sita's, and McCain. What will you do: The SAP MM Manager plays a key leadership role in the implementation, enhancement, and support of SAP S/4HANA solutions focused on Materials Management and integrated supply chain processes. This role is instrumental in driving digital transformation, leading end-to-end projects, and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver best-in-class solutions aligned with organizational goals. The ideal candidate will bring deep SAP functional expertise, strong project management skills, and the ability to lead teams through complex implementations. Responsibilities: Project Delivery: • Lead the end-to-end implementation and deployment of SAP MM modules in S/4HANA environments. • Conduct workshops and gather business requirements across sourcing, procurement, logistics, warehousing, and manufacturing functions. • Manage solution design, development, configuration, testing, and deployment for SAP MM and related modules (EWM, TM, PP, SD). • Perform gap analysis and ensure alignment with business objectives. Solution Design & Roadmap: • Develop and maintain the SAP MM solution roadmap in line with corporate strategy. • Leverage experience in EWM/TM/PP/SD to design scalable, integrated solutions. • Advise on best practices for procurement, inventory management, and vendor management processes in S/4HANA. Ecosystem Understanding & Integration: • Assess current-state architecture and design TO-BE processes for SAP S/4HANA. • Integrate SAP with third-party systems and ensure smooth data flow across platforms. • Evaluate risks and develop mitigation strategies for system implementation. SAP HANA Solution Development & Deployment: • Lead development activities, testing cycles, and cutover strategies. • Oversee go-live support and transition to steady-state operations. • Ensure system performance, user training, and issue resolution post-deployment. Innovation & Knowledge Management: • Drive continuous improvement and innovation across SAP MM processes. • Design and deliver internal training programs for capability building. • Promote cross-skilling within the team and mentor junior consultants. Stakeholder Engagement: • Build strong relationships with internal business units, external vendors, and implementation partners. • Translate business needs into technology solutions and ensure stakeholder satisfaction. • Provide strategic input to senior leadership on SAP transformation initiatives. Technical Competencies: - Experience for S4HANA functionalities: EWM/TM/PP/SD/MM - SAP S/4 HANA Solution in Industry like Manufacturing /CPG/Retail - Expeience with SAP Integration with Third-Party Systems. - Strong analytical and writing skills to build viewpoints on industry trends • Deep functional knowledge in SAP MM and working knowledge in SAP EWM, TM, PP, SD. • 4–6 full-cycle SAP project implementations with a focus on S/4HANA. • Experience with SAP integrations (e.g., middleware, third-party apps). • Strong understanding of supply chain domains: logistics, warehousing, procurement, sales, and manufacturing. - Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills Qualifications & Experience: • Minimum 7years of SAP MM experience, with at least 4 years in a managerial or lead role. • Hands-on experience with S/4HANA implementations in manufacturing, retail, or CPG sectors. • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Supply Chain, or a related field. • Master’s Degree (MBA or equivalent) is an added advantage.