SAP / ERP Implementation & Execution Coordinator

Kirtanlal Engineering; Pune District, Mumbai, Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,500,000 - 7,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Kirtanlal Engineering is seeking an experienced ERP Lead to drive SAP/ERP implementation across India, Dubai, and Houston. You will coordinate partners, configure FI/CO/MM/PP modules, and manage timelines, data migration, and cutovers.

You will also lead UAT, define dashboards, and deliver end-user training while ensuring process alignment and cost controls across locations.

Qualifications

• 4–8 years of SAP/ERP implementation, support, or coordination experience.
• Hands-on SAP FI/CO/MM/PP configuration knowledge or strong super-user experience.
• Experience coordinating ERP ops across multiple locations/countries is desirable.
• Familiarity with manufacturing plant ops (PP, BOM, routing) is a plus.
• Experience building dashboards for leadership reporting (SAP, Excel, Power BI).

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end SAP/ERP implementation activities across India, Dubai, and Houston locations.
• Coordinate with partners to configure FI, CO, MM and PP per business processes.
• Prepare project plans, RAID logs, and rollout checklists; track go-live readiness.
• Support data migration, master data cleansing, and validation across sites.
• Coordinate UAT, sign-offs, and cutover activities; ensure minimal business disruption.
• Create dashboards and MIS reports; present status to top management.
• Deliver training and maintain SOPs; monitor controls and costs.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Cross-cultural communication

Project coordination

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification (preferred)

Tools

SAP FI/CO/MM/PP

MS Excel / Power BI

Job description

ERP Implementation & Rollout

Lead and coordinate end-to-end SAP/ERP implementation activities across the India manufacturing plant, Dubai corporate office, and Houston LLP entity.

Work with implementation partners/consultants to configure and roll out FI, CO, MM and PP modules in line with business processes at each location.

Prepare and maintain project plans, timelines, RAID logs, and rollout checklists; track go-live readiness across sites.

Support data migration, master data cleansing, and validation (vendor, customer, material, GL, cost center masters, BOM, routings, etc.).

Coordinate User Acceptance Testing (UAT), sign-offs, and cutover activities across locations.

Daily Operations & Troubleshooting

– Act as the first point of contact for day-to-day ERP issues raised by users across India, Dubai and Houston; log, prioritize and resolve or expand tickets.

– Perform root-cause analysis of recurring transaction errors in FI (postings, invoicing), CO (cost allocations, settlements), MM (procurement, inventory, GR/IR) and PP (production orders, BOM/routing, capacity).

– Coordinate with functional consultants/technical team for configuration changes, patches, and bug fixes; ensure minimal disruption to business operations.

– Maintain a knowledge base of common issues, fixes, and standard operating procedures for end users at each site.

– Conduct periodic health checks of ERP transactions and data integrity across modules and locations.

Cross-Location Coordination

– Serve as the single point of coordination between the India manufacturing facility, Dubai corporate office and Houston LLP for all ERP-related matters.

– Schedule and run cross-location review calls, aligning stakeholders across different time zones and working practices.

– Ensure consistency of processes, chart of accounts, cost structures and reporting formats across all business units, while accommodating local statutory/tax requirements (India, UAE, USA).

– Coordinate with finance, procurement, production and sales teams at each location to standardize ERP usage and reduce process gaps.

– Liaise with external consultants, auditors, and IT support vendors as required.

Reporting & Management Dashboards

– Design, build and maintain top-management dashboards consolidating data from all locations (sales, production, inventory, costs, receivables/payables, cash flow).

– Ensure timely, accurate daily/weekly/monthly MIS reports for leadership, highlighting exceptions and key performance indicators.

– Work with module owners to automate report extraction from FI, CO, MM and PP for consistent group-wide visibility.

– Present ERP project status, issue trends, and dashboard insights to top management on a periodic basis.

Governance, Training & Continuous Improvement

– Develop and deliver end-user training and documentation (SOPs, quick-reference guides) for all modules and locations.

– Monitor ERP system controls, authorizations, and segregation of duties in coordination with IT/finance.

– Identify opportunities for process automation, workflow improvement, and additional ERP module utilization.

– Track and report on ERP-related costs, AMC/support contracts, and vendor performance.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering , Finance, IT, or related field; MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification preferred.
• 4–8 years of experience in SAP/ERP implementation, support, or coordination roles, ideally within a manufacturing or multi‑entity group environment.
• Working knowledge and hands‑on exposure to SAP (or comparable ERP) FI, CO, MM and PP modules configuration understanding and/or strong functional/super‑user experience.
• Prior experience supporting or coordinating ERP operations across multiple locations/countries is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with manufacturing plant operations (production planning, shop floor processes, inventory/BOM) is an advantage.
• Experience building or working with management dashboards (SAP reporting tools, Excel, Power BI, or similar) for leadership reporting.
• Exposure to statutory/compliance nuances across India, UAE and USA is a plus, though not mandatory.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong troubleshooting and analytical mindset; ability to diagnose and resolve issues quickly under pressure.
• Excellent cross‑cultural communication and coordination skills to work effectively across India, Dubai and Houston teams and time zones.
• High proficiency in MS Excel and reporting/dashboard tools; comfort working with large datasets.
• Strong project coordination skills planning, tracking, follow‑up, and documentation.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and interface confidently with top management.
• Detail‑oriented with a process and controls mindset, balanced with a practical, solution‑driven approach.

Work Environment & Other Requirements

• Based primarily at the India manufacturing facility, with the flexibility to work extended/staggered hours to coordinate with Dubai and Houston teams.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to Dubai and/or Houston as required for implementation phases or reviews.
• Availability for periodic calls outside standard local hours to accommodate multi‑time‑zone coordination.