Manager - Plant System Controller

Menschen Consulting Pvt. Ltd.; Vasai-Virar; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Menschen Consulting Pvt. Ltd. seeks an experienced SAP PP/MM Expert to act as Plant-Level System Controller at the Khaniwade Plant in Maharashtra.

The role focuses on driving SAP adoption across PP and MM modules, mapping all plant processes in SAP, and eliminating manual Excel-based workflows to strengthen digital governance. You will lead SAP PP/MM functional activities, configure MRP, BOM, routing and capacity planning, ensure master data governance, and collaborate with IT for enhancements

Qualifications

• Graduate/Engineer in Mechanical, Production or Industrial engineering
• SAP PP/MM Certification preferred
• 6–12 years in manufacturing with SAP PP/MM
• Experience in discrete/process manufacturing and S/4HANA is a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead SAP PP/MM functional leadership across plant operations
• Ensure complete utilization of standard SAP PP & MM functionalities
• Configure and optimize MRP, Demand Planning, Production Orders and Scheduling
• Maintain master data governance (Material Master, BOM, Routing, Vendor Master)
• Drive SAP adoption to eliminate manual/excel based processes
• Train plant users and coordinate with Corporate IT for enhancements
• Support month-end activities and plant digitalization

Skills

SAP PP/MM

MRP

BOM

Routing

Capacity Planning

Batch Management

Subcontracting

Master Data Governance

Process Mapping

Analytical Skills

Education

Graduate Engineer (Mechanical/Production/Industrial)

Tools

MD01/MD02

CS01/CS02

CA01/CA02

S/4HANA

Job description

Job Title: Manager - Plant System Controller

Department: System Control

Scope of Work: Khaniwade Plant

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced SAP PP/MM Expert with strong manufacturing domain knowledge to act as a Plant-Level System Controller. The candidate will be responsible for driving SAP adoption across Production Planning (PP) and Materials Management (MM) modules and ensuring complete process mapping in SAP.

The role requires eliminating manual/excel-based processes and implementing standard SAP functionality to strengthen plant digitalization and system governance.

Key Responsibilities

• SAP PP/MM Functional Leadership
• Act as the Plant SAP PP/MM System Controller
• Ensure complete utilization of standard SAP PP & MM functionalities
• Configure and optimize:
• MRP & Demand Planning
• Production Orders & Scheduling
• BOM & Routing management
• Work Center & Capacity Planning
• Batch Management
• Inventory Management
• Ensure proper master data governance (Material Master, BOM, Routing, Vendor Master, etc.)
• Manufacturing Process Mapping & Digitalization
• Map all plant processes into SAP (eliminate manual registers / Excel tracking)

Standardize process flows in:

• Production Planning
• Raw Material issuance
• WIP tracking
• FG confirmation
• Subcontracting
• Drive automation and system-based controls
• Identify gaps between physical process and SAP transactions and close them
• System Governance & Control
• Ensure transactional discipline at plant level

Monitor:

• Open production orders
• Pending confirmations
• MRP exception messages
• Drive real-time data capture on shop floor
• Ensure audit compliance and system accuracy
• Implement best practices of SAP PP/MM
• Train plant users and supervisors
• Lead new SAP functionality rollout
• Coordinate with Corporate IT team for enhancements
• Support month-end activities (production closing, inventory reconciliation)
• Cross-Functional Coordination

Coordinate with:

• Production
• Purchase
• Quality
• Finance (for inventory & costing impact)
• Act as bridge between Plant Operations & Corporate IT

Required Qualifications

• Graduate / Engineer (Mechanical / Production / Industrial preferred)
• SAP PP/MM Certification (Preferred)
• 6–12 years of experience in Manufacturing + SAP PP/MM
• Experience in discrete/process manufacturing environment
• Experience in S/4HANA will be an added advantage

Technical Skills Required

Strong hands-on knowledge in:

• MRP (MD01 / MD02)
• BOM (CS01/CS02)
• Routing (CA01/CA02)
• Capacity Planning
• Purchase Requisition to PO cycle
• Batch Management
• Subcontracting process
• Strong ownership mindset
• Process-oriented and system-driven
• Ability to challenge manual practices
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Change management capability
• KPIs / Success Parameters
• 100% process mapping in SAP
• Reduction of manual/excel processes
• Improved MRP accuracy
• Inventory accuracy > 98%
• Audit compliance with zero major deviations