SAP MM/PP Consultant

Role:- SAP MM/PP Consultant
Location:- Plano TX
Mode of Hire:- FTE/Subcon
Salary:- ***K Annum / ***/h USD C2C
JD for the SAP MM PP role:
Skills Required:
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Expertise in SAP MM, and PP module configurations and best practices.
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Knowledge of MRP, inventory valuation, and procurement processes.
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Experience with integration points between MM/PP and other SAP modules.
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Ability to create detailed technical documentation and provide training sessions.
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Analytical mindset with a strong attention to detail.
Key Responsibilities:
SAP MM (Materials Management):
Configuration and Customization:
Configure SAP MM module settings including material master data, vendor master data, purchasing, inventory management, and invoice verification.
Customize procurement processes such as purchase requisitions, purchase orders, goods receipts, and service entry sheets.
Develop and implement custom solutions and enhancements using user exits, BAPIs, and other SAP tools.
Procurement
Inventory Management:
Design and optimize procurement workflows including sourcing, purchasing, and supplier evaluation to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
Manage inventory processes including stock transfers, inventory adjustments, and physical inventory counts to maintain accurate stock levels.
Implement and manage MRP (Material Requirements Planning) settings to ensure material availability and efficient inventory turnover.
Business Analysis and Process Improvement:
Work with key users to gather requirements, understand business needs, and translate them into SAP MM solutions.
Analyze existing procurement and inventory processes, identify gaps, and provide recommendations for process improvements and best practices.
Develop and deploy reports and analytics to monitor procurement performance, inventory levels, and supplier performance.
Support and Troubleshooting:
Provide ongoing support and maintenance for the SAP MM module, addressing issues related to procurement, inventory, and material planning.
Collaborate with cross-functional SAP teams (e.g., IM, PP, SD, WM, and FI) to ensure seamless integration and data flow.
Conduct root cause analysis of system issues and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
SAP PP (Production Planning):
Configuration and Customization:
Configure SAP PP module settings including master data (Material Master, BOMs, Routings, Work Centers), and production orders.
Customize production planning processes such as demand management, capacity planning, MRP (Material Requirements Planning), and shop floor control.
Develop and implement enhancements to SAP PP functionality using user exits, BAPIs, and other available tools.
Production Planning and Execution:
Design and optimize production planning processes, including discrete manufacturing, repetitive manufacturing, and process industry solutions.
Manage the planning and execution of production orders, batch management, and process orders to ensure efficient manufacturing operations.
Support production scheduling and capacity planning to minimize bottlenecks and ensure on-time delivery.
Business Analysis and Process Improvement:
Work with key business users to understand their production planning requirements and translate them into SAP solutions.
Analyze current business processes, identify gaps, and provide recommendations for process improvements to optimize production efficiency.
Develop reports and dashboards using SAP PP data to provide insights into production performance and key metrics.
Support and Troubleshooting:
Provide ongoing support and maintenance for the SAP PP module, resolving issues, and ensuring continuous system availability.
Collaborate with other SAP functional and technical teams (such as MM, SD, QM, and PM) to ensure seamless integration and data flow.
Conduct root cause analysis of production-related issues and implement corrective actions promptly.
General Responsibilities:
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Conduct requirement gathering sessions with key stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into SAP solutions.
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Provide technical and functional expertise, troubleshooting issues, and resolving them efficiently.
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Create and maintain detailed documentation including functional specifications, configuration guides, and test scripts.
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Train end-users on SAP IM/MM/PP processes and best practices, ensuring effective adoption of new solutions.
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support integration with other SAP modules (e.g., SD, FI, WM).