SAP Senior PP/QM Consultant

Job Brief

We are looking to employ an experienced SAP Senior PP/QM Consultant with cross-functional exposure to MM and CO, capable of supporting end-to-end SAP processes.

Preference will be given to permanent employees, but contractors will also be considered on an agreed retainer.

Responsibilities

General Responsibilities

• Lead and support SAP PP and QM implementations, enhancements and support projects
• Engage with business stakeholders to gather and translate requirements into SAP solutions
• Configure and optimize SAP PP/QM processes in line with best practices
• Provide expert-level troubleshooting and issue resolution
• Support integration with other SAP modules (e.g., MM, CO)
• Conduct user training and support user acceptance testing (UAT)
• Mentor junior consultants and contribute to knowledge sharing

Specific SAP PP Responsibilities

Configure and support Production Planning processes including:

• Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
• Demand Management and Planned Independent Requirements (PIRs)
• Production Orders and Process Orders
• Work Centers, Routings, and Bills of Materials (BOMs)
• Optimize production planning strategies to improve efficiency and reduce bottleneck
• Support capacity planning and scheduling
• Handle production execution issues, including order confirmations and variances
• Work closely with MM (procurement) to ensure material availability
• Support integration with CO, including production costing, variance analysis, and settlement
• Assist with shop floor integration and process improvements
• Analyze and resolve issues related to MRP runs, planning strategies, and master data

Specific SAP QM Responsibilities

Configure and support Quality Management processes including:

• Quality Planning (Inspection Plans, Task Lists)
• Quality Inspection (Incoming, In-Process, Final)
• Quality Notifications and defect management
• Manage and support inspection lots and results recording
• Ensure proper integration between QM and PP/MM for seamless quality checks in procurement and production
• Support vendor quality management and incoming inspection processes
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA)
• Assist with compliance and audit requirements
• Monitor and improve quality KPIs and reporting
• Troubleshoot issues related to inspection processing, usage decisions, and quality notifications

Requirements

• SAP PP Certification (proof will be requested)
• SAP QM Certification (proof will be requested)
• SAP Experience in CO and MM advantageous
• Excellent communication skills
• Key stakeholder management
• Effective and efficient workload management
• Ability to work in a high-pressure environment
• Minimum 5–8 years of SAP PP/QM experience
• Proven experience in SAP S/4HANA (advantageous)
• Strong understanding of manufacturing and quality processes
• Experience in end-to-end implementations and support environments
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities