SAPARIBA MM/PP Functional Consultant

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced SAP MM/PP Functional Consultant to provide functional expertise, deliver SAP projects and enhancements, support regional operations, and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing and supply chain processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide core functional expertise in SAP Materials Management (MM) and Production Planning (PP) knowledge of Quality Management (QM) is an advantage.
• Deliver SAP projects and system enhancements on schedule and in accordance with agreed requirements.
• Govern systems and business processes by validating current-state and future-state workflows and integrations, identifying system constraints or workarounds, and estimating the effort required to implement process and user-activity changes.
• Gather and analyse business requirements, design appropriate system solutions, and ensure seamless integration with other applications.
• Prepare and maintain project deliverables, including business blueprints, process-flow diagrams, functional specifications, configuration documentation, business process procedures, and training materials.
• Review and validate test scripts, coordinate user testing, and support successful solution deployment.
• Manage SAP support tickets and ensure timely resolution and delivery in line with agreed service-level agreements.
• Lead, facilitate, or support system upgrade initiatives and new projects involving regional subsidiaries.
• Proactively identify and recommend improvements to systems, processes, and operational efficiency.

Platform Scope

• SAP S/4HANA, including RISE with SAP in a private-cloud environment.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• At least three to five years of hands-on functional experience configuring, implementing, and supporting SAP MM/PP modules, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of SAP MM/PP functionality and supply chain management business processes.
• Proficiency in MM/PP master data, tables, configuration, user exits, and BAPIs.
• Sound knowledge of purchasing, inventory management, bills of material, routing, work orders, and material requirements planning.
• Good understanding of interfaces with external systems using IDocs, XML, and flat files.
• Demonstrated analytical ability, attention to detail, business-process awareness, and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all organisational levels.
• Ability to work independently and lead projects when required.
• Willingness to travel to support subsidiaries across the region, as needed.

Core Skills and Attributes

• Essential experience in SAP MM/PP and exposure to manufacturing supply chain operations.
• Collaborative and professional team player who communicates clearly and effectively across all levels of the organisation.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and results-oriented, with strong initiative and driv