SAP S/4HANA Functional Consultant

Aston Carter; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Time Off/Leave (PTO, vacation, sick)

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking an experienced SAP S/4HANA Work Order Management Consultant to support maintenance, asset management, and manufacturing work order processes in a complex production environment. You will serve as a subject matter expert and partner with operations, maintenance, engineering, supply chain, and IT to improve efficiency and maximize SAP S/4HANA utilization.

This hybrid contract-to-hire role is based in Libertyville, IL and offers cross-functional collaboration to drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information systems, engineering, supply chain, business, or related field.
• 5+ years of SAP functional experience.
• 3+ years supporting SAP S/4HANA environments.
• Experience managing and optimizing work order processes within SAP.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary functional expert for SAP S/4HANA Work Order Management processes.
• Analyze, configure, and optimize work order workflows within SAP.
• Partner with maintenance, engineering, operations, and production teams to identify process improvements.
• Support preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, and asset management programs.
• Translate business requirements into SAP functional specifications.
• Participate in SAP implementations, upgrades, enhancements, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Conduct end-user training and provide ongoing support.
• Assist with testing, validation, and deployment of SAP enhancements.
• Develop process documentation, SOPs, and training materials.
• Monitor system performance and recommend best practices for work order execution.

Skills

SAP S/4HANA Work Order Management

Stakeholder management

Requirements gathering

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field

Tools

SAP PM

SAP EAM

SAP S/4HANA

PP (Production Planning)

MM (Materials Management)

Job description

Description

We are seeking an experienced SAP S/4HANA Work Order Management Consultant to support and optimize maintenance, asset management, and manufacturing work order processes within a complex production environment. This individual will serve as a functional subject matter expert, partnering with operations, maintenance, engineering, supply chain, and IT stakeholders to improve efficiency and maximize utilization of SAP S/4HANA.

The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in SAP S/4HANA work order management processes, maintenance planning, preventive maintenance, and asset lifecycle management in a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary functional expert for SAP S/4HANA Work Order Management processes.
• Analyze, configure, and optimize work order workflows within SAP.
• Partner with maintenance, engineering, operations, and production teams to identify process improvements.
• Support preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, and asset management programs.
• Translate business requirements into SAP functional specifications.
• Participate in SAP implementations, upgrades, enhancements, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Conduct end-user training and provide ongoing support.
• Assist with testing, validation, and deployment of SAP enhancements.
• Develop process documentation, SOPs, and training materials.
• Monitor system performance and recommend best practices for work order execution.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years of SAP functional experience.
• 3+ years supporting SAP S/4HANA environments.
• Experience managing and optimizing work order processes within SAP.
• Strong understanding of:
  • SAP Plant Maintenance (PM)
  • Enterprise Asset Management (EAM)
  • Maintenance Planning
  • Preventive Maintenance Programs
  • Experience gathering business requirements and translating them into system solutions.
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

  Preferred Qualifications

  • SAP S/4HANA implementation experience.
  • Manufacturing industry experience.
  • Experience supporting multiple facilities or plant locations.
  • SAP PM/EAM certification.
  • Experience integrating SAP with:
    • Production Planning (PP)
    • Materials Management (MM)
    • Supply Chain processes
  • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement methodologies.

  Job Type & Location

  This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Libertyville, IL.

  Pay and Benefits

  The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $90.00/hr.

  Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

  Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

  • Medical, dental & vision
  • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
  • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
  • Short and long-term disability
  • Health Spending Account (HSA)
  • Transportation benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

  Workplace Type

  This is a hybrid position in Libertyville,IL.

  Application Deadline

  This position is anticipated to close on Sep 28, 2026.

  The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

  If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

  San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

  Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

  Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.