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