SAP S/4HANA Production Planning and Quality Management Consultant

SAP S4 HANA PP / QM Consultant Job Title SAP S/4HANA Transformation – Production Planning / Quality Management Consultant Job Summary We are seeking an experienced SAP S/4HANA PP / QM Consultant to support end-to-end SAP S/4HANA transformation and implementation projects . The consultant will work under the guidance of a Module Lead or Solution Architect and contribute to configuration, testing, data migration support, and post–go-live stabilization of Production Planning (PP) and Quality Management (QM) processes. This role focuses on hands-on functional delivery across manufacturing and quality processes, aligned with SAP S/4HANA best practices and industry standards. Key Responsibilities SAP PP & QM Configuration Configure and support SAP S/4HANA PP processes including: Master Data (Material Master, BOM, Work Centers, Routings) Demand Management and MRP Production Orders and Process Orders Capacity Planning and Production Execution Configure and support SAP S/4HANA QM processes including: Inspection Planning and Inspection Types Quality Notifications and Defect Management Usage Decisions and Results Recording Quality Certificates and Batch Management (where applicable) S/4HANA Transformation Support Support ECC to S/4HANA conversions or greenfield implementations. Apply S/4HANA manufacturing and quality simplifications and innovations. Assist in Fit-to-Standard (F2S) workshops and requirement clarification. Integration & Cross-Module Collaboration Work closely with MM, WM/EWM, SD, PM, and FI/CO teams to ensure seamless integration. Support integration across Procure-to-Produce and Plan-to-Produce processes. Coordinate with technical teams (ABAP, interfaces) for RICEFW objects impacting PP/QM. Testing & Data Migration Prepare and execute unit testing and SIT test cases for PP and QM scenarios. Support UAT , defect resolution, and business user clarification. Assist with data migration validation for manufacturing and quality master data and open transactions. Go-Live & Hypercare Support cutover activities , including production and quality data readiness. Provide hypercare support , troubleshooting PP/QM issues post go-live. Document issues, resolutions, and process changes. Documentation & Methodology Prepare and maintain: Functional specifications Configuration documents Test scripts and user guides Follow SAP Activate methodology and project standards. Required Skills & Experience SAP PP & QM Expertise 5–8 years of SAP functional experience in: SAP PP (Discrete or Process Manufacturing) SAP QM At least one full-cycle SAP S/4HANA implementation or conversion project Strong understanding of manufacturing and quality management processes S/4HANA & Manufacturing Knowledge Hands-on experience with: S/4HANA PP configuration MRP simplifications and real-time processing QM integration with MM and PP Exposure to Batch Management, Serial Numbers, and Variant Configuration is a plus Knowledge on LeanIX, Signavio for process flow preparation and discussion with business team, is an added advantage. Preferred Qualifications SAP S/4HANA or SAP PP / QM certification Experience with SAP Activate methodology Industry experience in Manufacturing, Automotive, Pharmaceuticals, Consumer Goods, or Chemicals Exposure to EWM, PM, or Advanced Planning tools (PP/DS, IBP) is an advantage Soft Skills Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills Good communication and documentation abilities Ability to work effectively in onshore–offshore delivery models Willingness to learn and adopt S/4HANA innovations Location & Work Model Location: As per project needs Work Model: Hybrid / Onsite / Offshore (project dependent) Experience Level Senior Level