Overview
We are seeking an experienced SAP S / 4HANA Consultant with specialized expertise in defence manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate will implement and optimise SAP S / 4HANA functionalities to support core manufacturing, including compliance requirements unique to the defence industry. This role requires deep process knowledge across Engineer-to-Order (ETO), Make-to-Stock (MTS), Make-to-Order (MTO) scenarios, with strong integration skills across SAP modules.
Responsibilities
- Solution Design & Delivery : Analyse defence manufacturing requirements, compliance needs, and operational workflows; configure and deploy SAP S / 4HANA Manufacturing and Supply Chain modules (PP, PP / DS, MM, EWM, QM, PS).
- Support Engineer-to-Order (ETO), complex BOM management, variant configuration, and serial number management.
- Design solutions for shop floor integration, work order management, and manufacturing execution; integrate SAP with CAD / PLM systems and defence-specific logistics / maintenance applications.
- Design and configure Materials Requirement Planning and its integration with Procurement and Inventory Management.
- Compliance & Regulatory Enablement : Ensure solutions meet defence industry compliance (ITAR, EAR, NATO codification, export control, cybersecurity frameworks); implement strong traceability, auditability, and data security controls within SAP; support configuration management, restricted data handling, and quality assurance processes.
- Program Delivery : Conduct workshops and requirement-gathering sessions with defence manufacturing stakeholders; provide workarounds / solutions for process gaps in SAP S / 4 and review Functional Specifications; drive unit testing, SIT, and UAT; provide end-user training and post go-live support; ensure seamless integration with Finance (FI / CO), MRO, Supply Chain, and Procurement modules; recommend best practices for manufacturing planning, scheduling, and cost tracking; contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and SAP S / 4HANA upgrades.
- Other Key activities : Conduct training sessions for end users and key stakeholders on SAP Manufacturing functionalities; provide ongoing support and troubleshooting for processes and solutions related to SAP Manufacturing; oversee data migration and cleansing for master data (Materials, BOM, Routing, etc.); develop custom reports and dashboards to provide KPI insights into Manufacturing Processes.
Required Qualifications & Expertise
Experience : 12-15+ years of progressive experience in SAP consulting and implementation, with a focus on Manufacturing solutions; 5-7+ years in a lead architect or solution architect role specializing in SAP Manufacturing; Proven experience leading multiple full lifecycle SAP S / 4HANA Manufacturing implementations and / or SAP Digital Manufacturing Suite deployments.Technical : Deep functional and technical understanding of SAP S / 4HANA Manufacturing modules; proficiency in SAP Digital Manufacturing Cloud (DMC), SAP ME, and / or SAP MII; strong integration knowledge between SAP ERP / S / 4HANA, MES, and shop floor systems; proficiency in SAP BTP - Integration Suite (CPI); experience with master data management for manufacturing (BOMs, Routings, Work Centers); familiarity with IoT integration.Certifications & Methodologies : Relevant SAP certifications in S / 4HANA Manufacturing or SAP Digital Manufacturing; PM / Agile Scrum Master certifications are a plus; TOGAF or similar EA certifications desirable; proficiency in Agile and SAP Activate methodologies.Soft Skills : Analytical, problem-solving, strong communication and presentation abilities; able to influence across all stakeholder levels; leadership and mentoring capabilities; strong business acumen with understanding of end-to-end manufacturing processes across industries.Education
Preferred : Master’s DegreeJob Details
Seniority level : Mid-Senior levelEmployment type : Full-timeJob function : Consulting, Information Technology, and SalesIndustries : IT Services and IT ConsultingNote : This refined description focuses on core responsibilities and qualifications. References to unrelated job listings, duplicate sections, and inconsistent formatting have been removed to improve clarity and readability.
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