Manager SAP MM

Job Description 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. 46 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.