We are seeking an experienced SAP S/4HANA Consultant with specialized expertise in defense manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in implementing and optimizing SAP S/4HANA functionalities to support core manufacturing, including compliance requirements unique to the defense 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.
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Key Responsibilities:
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Solution Design & Delivery: Analyze defense 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). Design solutions for shop floor integration, work order management, and manufacturing execution.
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Compliance & Regulatory Enablement: Ensure solutions meet defense industry compliance (ITAR, EAR, NATO codification, export control, cybersecurity frameworks). Implement strong traceability, auditability, and data security controls within SAP.
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Program Delivery: Conduct workshops and requirement-gathering sessions with defense manufacturing stakeholders. Drive unit testing, system integration testing (SIT), and user acceptance testing (UAT). Provide end-user training and post go-live support.
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Integration & Optimization: Ensure seamless integration with Finance (FI/CO), MRO, Supply Chain, and Procurement modules. Recommend best practices for manufacturing planning, scheduling, and cost tracking.
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Other Key Activities: Conduct training sessions for end-users and key stakeholders on SAP Manufacturing functionalities. Oversee data migration and cleansing processes to ensure accurate master data for Manufacturing.
Preferred Education: Master's Degree
Required Technical and Professional Expertise:
- 12-15+ years of progressive experience in SAP consulting and implementation, with a dedicated 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.
- Extensive experience with various SAP Manufacturing solutions including SAP S/4HANA: Production Planning (PP), Plant Maintenance (PM), Quality Management (QM).
Technical Skills:
- Deep functional and technical understanding of SAP S/4HANA Manufacturing modules.
- Proficiency in SAP Digital Manufacturing Cloud (DMC), SAP ME, and/or SAP MII configuration and implementation.
Work Conditions: Full-time, Hybrid
