Lead Expert

JOB DESCRIPTION Seeking an experienced S/4HANA PP/QM Consultant with 5-6 years of hands-on experience in SAP Production Planning (PP) and Quality Management (QM) modules within the S/4HANA environment. The ideal candidate will play a key role in implementing, configuring, and supporting SAP S/4HANA PP/QM solutions to optimize manufacturing and quality processes, ensuring seamless integration with other SAP modules. Key Responsibilities of the Role: - Solution Design and Implementation: Lead end-to-end implementation of SAP S/4HANA PP and QM modules, including requirement gathering, blueprinting, configuration, testing, and go-live support. - Configuration Expertise: Configure PP processes such as Material Requirements Planning (MRP), Production Orders, Capacity Planning, Shop Floor Control, and QM processes like Quality Planning, Inspection, and Notifications. - Business Process Mapping: Collaborate with business stakeholders to analyze and map business processes to SAP S/4HANA functionalities, identifying gaps and proposing solutions. - Integration: Ensure seamless integration of PP/QM modules with other SAP modules such as MM, SD, WM, and FICO. - Data Migration: Support data migration activities, including master data setup (materials, BOMs, routings, inspection plans) and transactional data. - Testing and Validation: Conduct unit testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing to ensure system reliability and performance. - Training and Support: Provide end-user training, create documentation (functional specifications, configuration documents, user manuals), and offer post-go-live support. - Process Optimization: Identify opportunities for process improvements, leveraging S/4HANA innovations like embedded analytics and Fiori apps. - Issue Resolution: Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to PP/QM processes, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations. - Project Management: Collaborate with project managers and cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within scope. Education & Relevant Experience - Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field. A master’s degree in IT Management or Business Administration (MBA) is preferred. - 5-7 years of experience in SAP PP and QM modules, with at least 2 full-cycle S/4HANA implementation projects. - Experience in the renewable energy, manufacturing, or power sector is highly desirable. - Proven expertise in managing custom applications, cloud-based solutions, or third-party software implementations. Required Skills and Qualifications: Technical Expertise: - In-depth knowledge of SAP S/4HANA PP processes (e.g., Discrete Manufacturing, Process Manufacturing, MRP, Capacity Planning, Shop Floor Execution). - Strong understanding of SAP QM processes (e.g., Quality Planning, Quality Inspection, Quality Notifications, Certificates of Analysis). - Familiarity with SAP Fiori apps for PP/QM and embedded analytics. - Experience in integration with MM, SD, WM, and FICO modules. - Experience in implementation of BAPI & User Exists as per business requirements. - Expertise in planning strategies such as Make-to-Order, Make-to-Stock and Assemble-to-Order. - Experience in configuration of Material Master Data Record, Bill of Materials, Work Centre, and Routing. - Knowledge in Customization of creation and Assignment of Plant, Storage Locations and Warehouse. - Highly skilled in setting up the Master Data, Demand Planning and MRP views for PP module. Functional Knowledge: - Ability to translate business requirements into SAP solutions. - Understanding of manufacturing processes (discrete or repetitive) and quality management standards. Soft Skills: - Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. - Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities. - Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.