Job Title: Senior SAP Manufacturing Architect
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly experienced SAP Manufacturing Architect to lead and drive SAP transformation initiatives across manufacturing landscapes. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background (non-Computer Science preferred) and deep expertise in SAP Discrete Manufacturing processes, including end‑to‑end production planning, execution, and integration. This role requires strategic thinking, hands‑on solution design, and close collaboration with business and technical stakeholders to deliver scalable and future‑ready SAP solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design and implementation of SAP Discrete Manufacturing solutions across global manufacturing units.
- Define and own SAP manufacturing architecture covering Make to Stock (MTS), Make to Order (MTO), Engineer to Order (ETO), and Assemble to Order (ATO) scenarios.
- Translate complex manufacturing business requirements into scalable SAP S/4HANA manufacturing solutions.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define SAP epics and ensure alignment with production quality and supply‑chain objectives.
- Provide architectural guidance across SAP PP, QM, MM, EWM, and integration with SAP MEMII, PLM, and APO/IBP.
- Ensure seamless integration between manufacturing, procurement, logistics, and finance processes.
- Conduct solution reviews, performance optimization, and quality checks using SAP best practices and SAP ATC where applicable.
- Mentor and provide technical leadership to functional and technical teams.
- Drive continuous improvement, standardization, and innovation in manufacturing processes.
- Support large‑scale SAP implementations and S/4HANA manufacturing transformations.
Required Qualifications
- Experience with a strong focus on SAP Discrete Manufacturing.
- Deep functional and architectural expertise in SAP PP (Production Planning), BOMs, Routings, Work Centers, Production Orders, Capacity Planning, and MRP.
- Strong understanding of integration points with MM, QM, EWM, FICO, and SD.
- Experience with S/4HANA manufacturing concepts and best practices.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
- Ability to work with global business and delivery teams.
Preferred Skills
- SAP S/4HANA certification in Manufacturing or Supply Chain.
- Experience with SAP MEMII, Digital Manufacturing, or Industry 4.0 initiatives.
- Exposure to Agile/SAFe delivery models.
- Experience in global rollouts and multi‑plant manufacturing environments.
- Knowledge of engineering change management (ECM) and PLM integration.