SAP PP/QM

Job title : SAP PP/QM Consultant ( Senior Associate ) Experience Required: 5+ Years Primary Skills: SAP PP, SAP QM, SAP S/4HANA Job Summary : We are seeking an experienced SAP PP/QM Consultant with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in SAP Production Planning (PP) and Quality Management (QM), including end-to-end implementations, rollouts, configuration, integration, and production support. The ideal candidate should possess strong functional and technical integration knowledge of SAP S/4HANA, manufacturing processes, MES integration, planning system interfaces, and cross-functional SAP modules. The candidate should be capable of independently managing business requirements, solution design, configuration, testing, and stakeholder interactions. Key Responsibilities : SAP PP/QM Functional Expertise • Demonstrate strong hands-on configuration experience in SAP Production Planning (PP) and Quality Management (QM). • Possess expertise in MRP, BOM, Routings, Work Centers, Production Orders, Process Orders, and Capacity Planning. • Manage SAP QM processes, including Inspection Plans, Inspection Lots, Results Recording, Usage Decisions, and Quality Notifications. • Demonstrate a strong understanding of discrete manufacturing and process manufacturing (PP-PI). • Handle Batch Management, Batch Determination, Goods Movements, and Production Confirmations. • Support SAP PP/QM configuration, troubleshooting, enhancements, and production issue resolution. SAP S/4HANA Implementation & Solution Design • Participate in end-to-end SAP S/4HANA implementations, rollouts, and support engagements. • Conduct business workshops with manufacturing, production, planning, and quality management teams to gather and analyze requirements. • Prepare business user stories, requirement documents, functional specifications, solution design documents, configuration documents, and test scripts. • Drive solution architecture, business process design, standardization, and optimization. • Independently manage business requirements, functional deliverables, and client interactions. MES & External Planning System Integration • Must have hands-on experience integrating Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) with SAP S/4HANA. • Demonstrate expertise in Process Order IDocs, BAPI-based Production Confirmations, and related integration processes. • Possess strong knowledge of Batch Management concepts, including Specific Batch, Document Batch, and Generic Batch. • Must have experience integrating SAP S/4HANA with Blue Yonder, SAP APO, SAP IBP, or other SAP/non-SAP planning systems. • Design and support interfaces between SAP PP/QM and external manufacturing, planning, and execution systems. Cross-Functional SAP Integration • Design and manage integration between SAP PP/QM and other SAP modules, including: o Materials Management (MM) o Sales and Distribution (SD) o Plant Maintenance (PM) o Controlling (CO) o Warehouse Management (WM/EWM) o Batch Management and Warehouse Processes • Collaborate with technical teams on enhancements, User Exits, BAdIs, interfaces, forms, reports, conversions, and workflows, particularly related to New Product Introduction (NPI). Testing, Deployment & Change Management • Develop comprehensive integration test scenarios, test scripts, and test cases. • Execute System Integration Testing (SIT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), defect resolution, and troubleshooting. • Must have hands-on experience with SAP Solution Manager (SolMan), Change Request Management (ChaRM), documentation, and transport management/movements. • Support deployment, cutover, post-go-live stabilization, and production support activities. Stakeholder Management & Process Improvement • Collaborate effectively with functional, technical, and business teams to ensure successful project delivery. • Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, standardization, and operational optimization. • Mentor junior consultants and coordinate cross-functional activities. • Communicate project progress, risks, dependencies, and solution decisions to senior stakeholders. • Demonstrate strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Mandatory Skills & Experience • Minimum 5+ years of relevant SAP PP/QM experience in implementation, rollout, and support projects. • Strong hands-on SAP PP/QM configuration and integration experience in SAP S/4HANA. • Expertise in discrete manufacturing and process manufacturing (PP-PI). • Hands-on experience in MES integration with SAP S/4HANA, including Process Order IDocs and BAPI-based confirmations. • Strong knowledge of Batch Management, including Specific Batch, Document Batch, and Generic Batch concepts. • Experience with SAP S/4HANA integration with Blue Yonder, APO, IBP, or other SAP/non-SAP planning systems. • Strong cross-functional integration knowledge across MM, SD, PM, CO, and WM/EWM. • Hands-on experience with SAP ChaRM, Solution Manager, documentation, and transport management. • Experience in functional specifications, solution design, SIT/UAT, defect resolution, and production support. • Ability to independently manage client requirements, stakeholder discussions, and project deliverables. Preferred Qualifications / Added Advantage • At least one end-to-end SAP S/4HANA implementation or rollout experience. • Experience in SAP S/4HANA implementation projects within FMCG, Pharmaceuticals, or Life Sciences industries. • Experience in New Product Introduction (NPI) processes and related SAP enhancements. • Strong exposure to manufacturing process optimization, automation, and solution architecture. Key Competencies : • SAP PP/QM Functional Configuration • SAP S/4HANA Implementation & Rollouts • MES & External Planning System Integration • Cross-Functional SAP Integration • Business Process Design & Solution Architecture • Functional Documentation & Testing • Stakeholder Management & Client Communication • Analytical Thinking & Problem-Solving • Team Collaboration & Mentoring Ideal Candidate Profile: A technically proficient and business-oriented SAP PP/QM Consultant with strong SAP S/4HANA implementation experience, hands-on MES and planning system integration expertise, and the ability to independently deliver complex manufacturing and quality management solutions in a cross-functional project environment.