SAP PP/PM Functional Consultant

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SUMMARY

The SAP (PP) and (PM) Functional consultant role is responsible for supporting day to day operations, coordinating, direct, and design all PP and PM related activities. As a member of global competence center, provide direction and support for solutions that enhance mission-critical business operations..

Responsible for providing technical and functional support to all departments that use the Procurement module in SAP. The analyst will collaborate with business users, developers, and other IT teams to analyze, design, develop, test, and implement solutions that meet business requirements and adhere to ERP best practices. This is a hands-on role where He/she will also manage internal and external resources to deliver:

• Projects on time and within budget
• Quality deliverables that fully meet desired business objectives / requirements while maximizing business value
• Expected services in line with service level agreements and business\user expectations

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implementation & Configuration: Lead and manage SAP PP/PM modules implementation projects including requirement gathering, blueprint design, configuration, testing, and go-live support. Ensure that the SAP PP/PM solution aligns with business processes and regulatory requirements.
• Reporting & Analysis: Develop and enhance reporting solutions in SAP related to Inventory, Production Planning, Plant Maintenance, Finance, Material Management and other relevant modiles. Utilize SAPs reporting tools and BI solutions to deliver actionable insights.
• Process Optimization & Enhancement: Analyze current production and maintenance processes to identify areas for improvement. Propose and implement enhancements to optimize efficiency, reduce costs, and improve overall process effectiveness.
• Integration Management: Oversee integration between SAP PP/PM modules and other SAP modules (e.g., Materials Management [MM], Sales and Distribution [SD], Finance [FI], etc.) as well as third-party systems to ensure seamless data flow and process efficiency.
• Project Management: Lead or support SAP projects, ensuring that deliverables are met on time and within budget. Coordinate with project managers, business analysts, and technical teams to achieve project objectives.
• User Training & Support: Develop training materials and conduct workshops to educate end-users on SAP PP/PM functionalities. Provide ongoing support and troubleshoot issues to ensure effective use of the SAP system.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure SAP configurations and processes comply with relevant regulations and standards. Stay updated with changes and SAP best practices.
• Troubleshooting & Issue Resolution: Address and resolve any issues or challenges related to SAP MM/PUR functionalities. Provide technical support and guidance to resolve complex system problems.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain comprehensive documentation of SAP MM/PUR configurations, processes, and changes. Prepare and present regular status reports to stakeholders and management.

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Completion of software assessments and recommendations.
• Full participation in goal and objective setting and review process.
• Manages end user expectations by providing regular status updates with end users concerning both support and development initiatives.
• Identifies and escalates issues or barriers to management as appropriate.
• Partners with members across IT team to increase awareness, enhance standards and share learnings.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• At least 6 years of experience in SAP PP/PM functional area, integration with other SAP Modules (SD, FIN, BI), build the SAP Inbound / outbound interface with third party systems,
• Deep knowledge of ERP Core Modules and Process Flows
• Proficient in SAP S/4 HANA/SAP ECC configuration, integration, and support.
• Strong experience in Supply chain Product Costing experience
• Experience with managing relationships with internal business customers
• Proven experience in facilitating the definition of business requirements and designing and implementing solutions, including processes and managing change.
• Pharmaceutical and/or healthcare applications experience.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex business problems.
• Excellent communication, analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team and manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer sciences, Engineering or equivalent work experience.
• Functional Knowledge of Procure to Pay, Order to Cash and Record to Report.