SAP PP + QM Consultant

Job Description

Only Independent Candidates.

Experience: 10–15+ years

Strong hands-on experience with SAP PP and QM is required.

Job Summary

We are looking for a seasoned SAP PP/QM Consultant with strong hands-on experience in Production Planning (PP) and Quality Management (QM) modules. The ideal candidate will have deep functional expertise across manufacturing and quality processes, strong client-facing skills, and the ability to lead implementations, enhancements, and support engagements in an onshore environment

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support SAP PP and QM implementations, rollouts, and enhancements.
• Configure and optimize PP processes, including:
• Master Data (BOM, Routing, Work Centers)
• Demand Management and MRP
• Production Orders and Capacity Planning
• Configure and support QM processes, including:
• Quality Inspection (Incoming, In-Process, Final)
• Inspection Plans, Characteristics, and Results Recording
• Quality Notifications and Defect Management
• Integrate PP/QM with other SAP modules such as MM, SD, and FI/CO.
• Work closely with business users to gather requirements and translate them into functional solutions.
• Support UAT, cutover activities, defect resolution, and production support.
• Prepare and maintain functional documentation including BRDs, FSDs, configuration documents, and test scripts.
• Provide functional leadership and mentoring to junior consultants.
• Participate in solution design reviews and ensure adherence to SAP best practices.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on experience in SAP PP and QM.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and quality standards.
• Experience with MRP, capacity planning, production execution, and quality inspections.
• Solid integration knowledge with MM, SD, and FI/CO.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proven experience working in onshore, client-facing roles in the US.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SAP S/4HANA PP/QM.
• Exposure to discrete, process, or repetitive manufacturing environments.
• Experience in full lifecycle SAP implementations.
• Knowledge of compliance and quality standards (ISO, FDA, GMP, etc).

Nice to Have

• Experience with PP-PI or advanced planning tools.
• Exposure to SAP Digital Manufacturing or MES integration.
• Prior experience in regulated industries such as pharma, medical devices, or food manufacturing.