SAP MM MDM Functional Consultant

Role purpose

Enterprise Application Services (EAS) practice of STL Digital is building an ecosystem of industry players with market leading SaaS players, hyperscalers, collaborative start-ups and ERP providers to engineer an intelligent enterprise and enable each to differentiate and position for growth in the marketplace. We are accelerating the customer's journey to the Intelligent & Sustainable Enterprise. We use these principles to evaluate services and solutions for customers business transformation.

The SAP MM + MDM Lead will be responsible for managing and optimizing the Material Management (MM) module in SAP and overseeing the Master Data Management (MDM) function across business units. This role ensures data integrity, standardized processes, and efficient integration between SAP and related business applications. The position requires a strong understanding of

procurement, inventory management, and master data governance processes.

What the role entails (Key Responsibilities)

This position is an Expert Level IT professional in STL Digitals Enterprise

Application Service organization.

1. Conduct detailed analysis of complex business processes and translate them into effective SAP MM/MDM system solutions.

2. Identify, interpret, validate, and document business requirements through structured workshops and stakeholder discussions.

3. Map client business processes and objectives, designing and customizing system configurations or enhancements to meet specific operational needs.

4. Design, configure, test, and deploy SAP MM and MDM solutions, ensuring full process coverage across procurement, inventory, and material lifecycle management.

5. Act as the primary liaison with clients and cross-functional teams for issue investigation, analysis, and resolution, including handling high-priority change or emergency transports.

6. Develop and maintain functional specifications, test plans, test cases, and validation reports.

7. Perform unit, integration, and regression testing, coordinating with business users for UAT and production transport activities.

8. Proactively identify and implement process or system enhancements to improve efficiency and control.

9. Provide consulting support for new implementations, rollouts, and ongoing support initiatives.

10. Independently manage deliverables, guide junior consultants, and act as a subject matter mentor within the team.

Core Functional Expertise

1. Material Management (MM) & Master Data Management (MDM): Expertise in Material Master, Vendor Master, Source Lists, Purchase Info Records, Release Strategies, Valuation, and Account Determination.

2. Procurement & Inventory Management: Strong exposure to Purchase

Requisitions, Purchase Orders, Goods Receipts/Issues, Stock Transfers,

Subcontracting, Consignment, and Return processes.

3. Experience in Long-Term Service Agreements (LTSA), Scheduling

Agreements, Outline Agreements, and Automatic Replenishment processes.

4. Integration with MES, PLM, LMS, and Product Design Tools, ensuring

seamless synchronization of material and process data.

5. Sound knowledge of SAP data structures and key tables (MARA, MARC, MBEW, EINA, EINE, EKKO, EKPO, MSEG, MKPF).

Technical and Integration Competencies

1. Strong working knowledge of BAPI, BADI, User Exits, and IDoc enhancements for process automation and system extensions.

2. Experience in mass data management, migration, and cleansing using

LSMW, BDC, and BAPIs.

3. Integration expertise with SAP PP, FI/CO, and third-party systems such as WMS, MES, Salesforce/CRM, and other legacy platforms.

4. Hands-on with EDI, ALE, and IDoc implementations and enhancements for system-to-system integration.

5. Experience working with CDS Views (Master & Transactional) for S/4HANA Embedded Analytics.

Project & Delivery Management

1. Collaborate with project managers to plan, execute, test, pilot, and roll

out SAP MM/MDM solutions.

2. Build and manage cross-functional project teams, ensuring the right

technical and functional expertise for project success.

3. Monitor project progress, quality, and timelines, ensuring on-time and

within-budget delivery.

4. Maintain compliance with organizational process standards, best practices,

and documentation protocols.

5. Facilitate discovery sessions, design (Explore) workshops, and planning

sessions with business and IT stakeholders.

6. Present and demonstrate system solutions to stakeholders across all levels,

including leadership teams.

7. Ensure continuous collaboration, clear communication, and alignment

across all project stakeholders.

What we are looking for in you(Skills, Knowledge,

Special Attributes, Mobility)

Experience in working as part of larger geographic teams and the ability to work in teams with different cultural backgrounds.

• Must be system oriented & have an interest/ aptitude for developing skills in new applications.
• Able to Multitask and work under tight deadlines Possesses in-depth skills acquired through advanced training, study and experience and internal recognition in specialty.
• Ability to effectively lead & guide a team and coordinate the activity of external stakeholders at on-site and offshore locations.
• Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, client service and technical writing skills, coupled with a strong interest in further developing and integrating enterprise business processes with technology skills.
• Flexibility and willingness to manage significant travel depending on time of year.