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: 1. Concept & Feasibility 2. Project setup in SAP PS with WBS elements for feasibility studies. 3. Budget allocation and tracking for early-stage R&D activities. 4. Design & Development 5. WBS elements for design iterations, tape-out, and engineering builds. 6. Integration with SAP MM for material procurement and prototype tracking. 7. FAB & Assembly 8. Cost tracking for wafer fabrication and packaging processes. 9. Resource planning and milestone tracking using Gantt charts. 10. Testing & Qualification 11. WBS elements for reliability testing, electrical characterization, and qualification. 12. Support for test material assignment and cost roll-up. 13. Ramp-Up & Release 14. Final cost analysis and project closure. 15. 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.