IPD Process Developer - PLM (6-month contract)

Give and Go Prepared Foods; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading North American manufacturer of baked goods is seeking an SAP Integrated Product Development (IPD) Functional Consultant in Toronto. This role focuses on configuring the SAP IPD module, collaborating with various teams, and supporting product lifecycle management. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree, at least 5 years of relevant experience, and a proactive approach. Join us to contribute to our growing success and innovative culture.

Benefits

Opportunities for career growth

People-focused culture

Learning and development environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in SAP PLM / IPD or SAP S/4HANA product development modules.
• Hands-on experience with SAP Fiori apps for Product Development.
• Experience in a mid-sized enterprise undergoing ERP transformation.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather product development requirements.
• Configure the SAP IPD module according to business needs.
• Ensure integration with other SAP modules.
• Develop functional specifications and documentation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Proactive mindset

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP PLM

SAP S/4HANA

SAP Fiori

Job description

Overview

Give & Go Prepared Foods Corp. is a proud member of the Mondelēz family. We are a leading, and growing, North American manufacturer of baked goods for over 30 years. If you're looking for a company that will provide you with opportunities for career growth and development, while working with an energetic team with deeply ingrained values of respect, direct and open communication, quality, and accountability, we’d love to have you join our team. Our Consumer Brands include two-bite brand products, including two bite-brownies, Kimberley"s Bakeshoppe, Mason St. Bakehouse, and The Worthy Crumb Pastry Co.

It’s an exciting time to be part of the Give & Go team as we are growing rapidly and want you to become a part of our growth and extraordinarily bright future!

Job Overview

We are seeking a knowledgeable and hands-on SAP Integrated Product Development (IPD) Functional Consultant to support our SAP S / 4HANA Cloud greenfield transformation. This role will be responsible for configuring and optimizing the IPD module to support streamlined product lifecycle management across R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Commercial teams in a mid-sized, fast-paced organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Business Process Design: Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather and analyze product development and lifecycle management requirements.
• Solution Configuration: Configure the SAP IPD module to meet business needs related to product data, recipes, specifications, and document management.
• Integration: Ensure seamless integration with other modules such as SAP PLM, Quality Management (QM), Materials Management (MM), and Sales and Distribution (SD).
• Functional Documentation: Develop and maintain functional specifications, configuration documentation, and training materials.
• Testing & Validation: Support test script creation, user acceptance testing (UAT), and defect resolution during system implementation.
• User Training & Support: Assist in delivering end-user training, knowledge transfer, and hypercare support post go-live.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify process improvement opportunities and provide recommendations to enhance system functionality and usability.

The Recipe For Success

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in SAP PLM / IPD or SAP S/4HANA product development modules.
• Strong understanding of product lifecycle management, especially in manufacturing or CPG industries.
• Hands-on experience with SAP Fiori apps for Product Development and Engineering Records.
• Working knowledge of SAP’s integration with document management and change record systems.
• Experience in a mid-sized enterprise undergoing ERP transformation.
• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance requirements (e.g., FDA, HACCP, ISO) within food or process manufacturing.
• Agile or hybrid project delivery methodology experience.
• SAP Activate methodology familiarity.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to manage priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Independent, proactive, and results-oriented mindset.

What We Can Offer

• It’s an exciting time to be part of the Give & Go team as we are growing rapidly and want you to become a part of our growth and extraordinarily bright future.
• As we grow, we are committed to preserving the parts of our culture that are unique, people-focused and core to our success at every size. Our values of Quality, Direct Communication and Respect mean something.
• Learning and growth; we are working to create an environment where sharing new ideas, experimenting and learning from each other is strongly encouraged.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Give and Go is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees regardless of race, ancestry, place of origin, color, ethnic or national origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences (for which a pardon has been granted), disability, marital or family status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail], citing "AODA" in the subject line, along with your request and contact information. While we appreciate all resume submissions, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.