SAP Manufacturing Functional Consultant

NTT DATA, Inc.; Butlerville (IN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA, Inc. is seeking an experienced SAP Manufacturing Functional Consultant to design, configure, and support SAP solutions for manufacturing processes.

The role focuses on aligning SAP capabilities with production planning, shop floor execution, and integration with supply chain functions. The candidate will collaborate with business stakeholders, configure modules such as SAP PP, MM, SD, and EWM, and participate in full project lifecycles from blueprinting to go-live.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in SAP PP with hands-on configuration.
• Experience with MRP, capacity planning, and production orders.
• Familiarity with MM/SD integration and EWM/WM.
• Knowledge of S/4HANA manufacturing and Fiori apps.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to map AS-IS and TO-BE manufacturing processes.
• Configure SAP modules and master data (BOMs, routing, work centers).
• Support production planning strategies (Make-to-Stock/Make-to-Order).
• Ensure end-to-end integration with MM, SD, and EWM/WM.
• Lead blueprinting, design, build, testing, and go-live activities.
• Create functional specs and provide training.

Skills

SAP PP

MRP

Capacity planning

Production orders / process orders

Batch management

Discrete manufacturing

Process manufacturing

Integration with MM

S/4HANA manufacturing

Fiori apps for manufacturing

S/4HANA implementations

Agile / Activate

FS (functional specs)

MES integration

PP-PI

PP-DS

S/4HANA

Tools

MES integration

PP-PI

PP-DS

S/4HANA Manufacturing

Job description

Job Description: SAP Manufacturing Functional Consultant

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced SAP Manufacturing Functional Consultant to design, configure, and support SAP solutions related to manufacturing processes. The role focuses on aligning SAP capabilities with business requirements across production planning, shop floor execution, and integration with supply chain functions.

Key Responsibilities

1. Business Process Analysis

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand manufacturing processes and requirements
• Analyze current ("AS-IS") processes and design optimized ("TO-BE") solutions
• Provide recommendations aligned with SAP best practices

2. SAP Configuration & Implementation

• Configure SAP modules such as:
  • SAP PP (Production Planning)
  • SAP QM (Quality Management)
  • SAP PM (Plant Maintenance) (optional based on scope)
• Set up master data: BOMs, routing, work centers, production versions
• Support production planning strategies (Make-to-Stock, Make-to-Order, Repetitive Manufacturing)

3. Integration & End-to-End Processes

• Ensure integration with:
  • SAP MM (Materials Management)
  • SAP SD (Sales & Distribution)
  • SAP EWM / WM (Warehouse Management)
• Work on cross-functional processes (order-to-cash, procure-to-pay, plan-to-produce)

4. Implementation Lifecycle

• Participate in full project lifecycle:
  • Blueprinting / Discovery
  • Design
  • Build & Configuration
  • Testing (Unit, SIT, UAT)
  • Go-live and Hypercare support
• Prepare functional specifications for developments (RICEFW objects)

5. Testing & Support

• Prepare and execute test cases
• Support defect resolution and root cause analysis
• Provide post-go-live support and continuous improvements

6. Documentation & Training

• Create functional documentation, configuration guides, and SOPs
• Conduct end-user training and workshops

Required Skills & Experience

Core Skills

• Strong expertise in SAP PP module
• Hands-on experience with:
  • MRP (Material Requirements Planning)
  • Capacity planning
  • Production orders / process orders
  • Batch management (preferred)
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes:
  • Discrete manufacturing
  • Process manufacturing (optional but valuable)

Technical/Functional Knowledge

• Integration knowledge with MM, SD, QM
• Familiarity with S/4HANA Manufacturing processes
• Experience with Fiori apps for manufacturing

Tools & Methodologies

• Experience in SAP S/4HANA implementations
• Understanding of Agile / Activate methodology
• Functional specification writing (FS)

Preferred Qualifications

• SAP certification in Production Planning (PP) or S/4HANA Manufacturing
• Experience with:
  • MES integration
  • PP-PI (Process Industries)
  • PP-DS (Detailed Scheduling)
• Exposure to Industry 4.0 / IoT integration

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Ability to work in cross-functional and global teams
• Leadership and mentoring (for senior roles)

Typical Experience Range

• Mid-level: 4-8 years SAP PP experience
• Senior: 8-15+ years with multiple end-to-end implementations

Nice-to-Have

• Knowledge of digital manufacturing cloud (DMC)
• Experience in automotive, pharma, or FMCG industries
• Understanding of Lean manufacturing principles

Deliverables

• Functional design documents (FDD)
• Configuration and testing documentation
• Integration design artifacts
• User training materials