Senior Manager

Neuland Laboratories Limited; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Neuland Laboratories Limited seeks an SAP PP/QM Functional Consultant to design, implement, and support SAP S/4HANA solutions for Production Planning and Quality Management in a regulated pharmaceutical setting. The role collaborates with manufacturing, quality, and IT stakeholders to deliver compliant, scalable processes across end-to-end production and quality workflows.

The candidate will lead PP/QM configuration, integration with MM/PM/CO and other modules, and manage CPI-based interfaces

Qualifications

• Experience with SAP PP and SAP QM in regulated pharma environments.
• Hands-on experience in SAP S/4HANA implementations, rollouts, or upgrades.
• Familiarity with CSV/CSA, 21 CFR Part 11, and data integrity principles.
• Strong integration knowledge with MM, PM, CO, WM/EWM, SD modules.

Responsibilities

• Lead configuration and customization of SAP PP and SAP QM.
• Design and support PP processes: BOMs, Routings, Work Centers, MRP, Capacity Planning, Production Orders, Batch Management.
• Configure QM: Inspection Types, Planning, Results Recording, Usage Decisions, Quality Notifications, Stability Studies.
• Drive BPR initiatives using SAP best practices across manufacturing and quality.
• Work on SAP S/4HANA implementations, rollouts, upgrades, AMS/support.
• Ensure PP–QM integration with MM, PM, CO, WM/EWM, SD.
• Support CPI integration with LIMS, MES/MOM, weighing/dispensing, serialization.
• Collaborate on IDocs, RFCs, interfaces, middleware integrations.
• Participate in cutover, go-live, and hypercare support.
• Engage with business users, quality teams, manufacturing leadership, AMS partners, and SI.

Skills

SAP PP

SAP QM

SAP S/4HANA

BPR / Process Reengineering

GxP Compliance

CSV/CSA/21 CFR Part 11

LIMS Integration

MES/MOM Integration

IDocs / RFCs Interfaces

CPI Integration

Tools

SAP Activate

CPI

LIMS/Testing Tools

Job description

The SAP PP/QM Functional Consultant will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and supporting SAP S/4HANA solutions for Production Planning (PP) and Quality Management (QM) in a regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

This role involves close collaboration with manufacturing, quality, and IT stakeholders to deliver compliant, efficient, and scalable SAP solutions that support end-to-end production and quality processes.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead configuration and customization of SAP PP and SAP QM modules aligned with business and regulatory requirements.
• Design and support PP processes including BOMs, Routings, Work Centers, MRP, Capacity Planning, Production Orders, and Batch Management.
• Configure and support QM processes including Inspection Types, Inspection Planning, Results Recording, Usage Decisions, Quality Notifications, and Stability Studies.
• Drive business process reengineering (BPR) initiatives using SAP best practices across manufacturing and quality functions.
• Work on SAP S/4HANA implementations, rollouts, upgrades, and AMS/support engagements.
• Ensure effective PP–QM integration and coordination with related modules such as MM, PM, CO, WM/EWM, and SD.
• Support SAP integration (CPI) with external systems such as LIMS, MES/MOM, weighing & dispensing, and serialization systems.
• Collaborate with technical teams on IDocs, RFCs, interfaces, and middleware-based integrations.
• Participate in cutover planning, go-live activities, and hypercare support.
• Work closely with business users, quality teams, manufacturing leadership, AMS partners, and system integrators.
• Support regulatory audits and inspections by ensuring compliant system design and documentation

Job Requirements

• SAP functional experience with strong hands‑on expertise in SAP PP and SAP QM.
• Hands‑on experience in at least 1–2 full‑cycle SAP S/4HANA implementations, rollouts, or major upgrades.
• Experience in GxP‑compliant SAP implementations in regulated pharmaceutical environments.
• Knowledge of CSV (Computer System Validation), CSA (Computer System Assurance), 21 CFR Part 11, and Data Integrity (ALCOA+) principles.
• Strong configuration experience in core PP and QM processes and working knowledge of SAP MM, PM, and CO modules.
• Hands‑on experience with SAP S/4HANA PP–QM compatibility and simplifications.
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes including API, formulation, packaging, and batch‑oriented production and experience in working closely with manufacturing, quality, and IT stakeholders.
• Experience in preparing URS, Functional Specifications, SOPs, training materials, and validation documentation.
• Experience supporting regulatory audits and inspections in SAP systems.
• Experience in project methodologies such as SAP Activate and Agile Methodologies