SAP MM Functional Consultant

Dina Gates Recruitment (Pty) Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in South Africa is seeking an experienced SAP MM Functional Consultant to handle configuration, testing, and troubleshooting tasks. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of SAP experience, along with strong skills in Agile methodologies and stakeholder management. The role demands excellent communication abilities and analytical thinking. Competitive compensation is offered with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years SAP design and configuration experience.
• 2+ years Agile experience in project environments.
• Experience working with business process/activity owners.

Responsibilities

• Configure, test, troubleshoot SAP MM issues.
• Draft functional and test specifications.
• Provide user support for 3rd level incidents.

Skills

SAP design and configuration

Agile experience

Business process analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

3-year IT-related degree

ITIL 3 Certification

SAP MM Specialist Certification

Tools

MS Office

SAP architecture

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an SAP MM Functional Consultant to configure, test, troubleshoot, and resolve technical problems.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE :

• 5+ years SAP design and configuration
• 2+ years Agile experience (e.g., sprint planning, stand-up)
• Experience in preparation of business cases, business process analysis
• Functional knowledge of SAP MM and integration with other SAP modules (WM, Master Data)
• Knowledge and application of relevant IT best practices
• Knowledge of development concepts, guidelines, and SAP architecture
• Knowledge of IT Service Management principles and frameworks (ITIL 3)
• Knowledge of project & program management including methods and tools
• Knowledge of retail industry models
• Knowledge of Retail Merchandising Processes
• Knowledge of Retail SAP architecture, implementation, and operations
• Knowledge of SAP Master Data module
• MS Office proficiency with advanced Excel and Visio
• Stakeholder management skills
• Understanding of development concepts, guidelines, and SAP architecture
• Experience working with business process/activity owners to understand business requirements and design solutions

CERTIFICATIONS / QUALIFICATIONS :

• 3-year IT-related degree (advantageous)
• Certified in ITIL 3 (required)
• Certified in COBIT, Prince II (advantageous)
• Certified in TOGAF, Agile Methodologies (advantageous)
• SAP MM Specialist Certification (advantageous)

SOFT SKILLS :

• Analytical thinking
• Customer orientation
• Energy and drive
• Excellence orientation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Influencing others
• Innovative mindset
• Personal resilience
• Team player

SCOPE OF WORK :

• The Functional Consultant : MM is responsible for writing functional and test specifications, as well as training and testing material.
• Providing user support and assistance for 3rd level incidents, resolving business as usual issues related to operations and service processes.
• Assist portfolio manager with business case development and ensure business sign-off of documentation and changes.
• Attend and consult into Business CABs when required.
• Communicate change/transition to enable transport to take place.
• Complete change documentation and present changes at CAB for deployment, including system implications.
• Conduct problem and incident troubleshooting that cannot be resolved by Application Support Engineers.
• Conduct unit and configuration testing.
• Contribute to and implement continuous improvement plans for portfolio solutions.
• Create and provide testing scenarios, scripts, and checks to testing teams.
• Create and update functional and technical documentation and processes.
• Deliver portfolio changes, projects, and operations as agreed with the business.
• Design and implement regression testing for portfolio solutions.
• Document configuration standards and specifications.
• Drive change management processes.
• Ensure best practice configuration aligned with group architecture and SAP standards.
• Ensure successful deployment of changes to production and that they function as intended.
• Ensure adherence to service and operating levels for incidents.
• Perform system administration tasks related to change requests and CHARMs across the landscape.
• Clear SolMan logs within SLA, troubleshoot, and resolve issues as needed.
• Test development and configuration changes in development and QA environments before release.
• Align items with solution architecture, design, and specifications.
• Identify solutions to new and existing business requirements.
• Implement modifications to existing software to meet client demands.
• Recommend improvements for integration between MM, WM, and Master Data modules.
• Enhance control mechanisms for compliance.
• Optimize Material Management processes, policies, and procedures.
• Manage data modeling and system process mapping.
• Manage MM configuration and data migration.
• Monitor security integration into solutions.
• Participate in transition teams and WAR rooms during project go-lives.
• Contribute to problem resolution teams as needed.
• Provide consultation on SAP MM functions and modules to business owners.
• Develop and deliver functional training materials.
• Assist in evaluating project designs, costs, and timelines.
• Identify project issues and risks.
• Assist auditors with audit findings and liaise with the business to correct errors.
• Provide testing team with test cases and verify results before production release.
• Train IT service department staff on solutions and applications when required.
• Support project schedules and change management activities.
• Review and maintain configuration and known error databases, knowledge bases, and training materials.