We are seeking an experienced SAP S/4HANA Consultant with specialized expertise in defence 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 defence industry. This role requires deep process knowledge across Engineer-to-Order (ETO), Make-to-Stock (MTS), and Make-to-Order (MTO) scenarios, with strong integration skills across SAP modules.
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Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Hybrid)
Work Conditions: Hybrid, Full-time
Key Responsibilities:
- Solution Design & Delivery:
- Analyze 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.
- 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, system integration testing (SIT), and user acceptance testing (UAT).
- Provide end-user training and post go-live support.
- Integration & Optimisation:
- 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.
- Additional Activities:
- Conduct training sessions for end users and key stakeholders on SAP Manufacturing functionalities.
- Provide ongoing support and troubleshooting for SAP Manufacturing-related processes and solutions.
- Oversee data migration and cleansing processes for accurate master data.
- Develop custom reports and dashboards to provide insights into KPIs related to Manufacturing Processes.
Required Qualifications:
- Education: Master’s Degree
- Experience: 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.
Extensive experience with various SAP Manufacturing solutions, including SAP S/4HANA (PP, QM) and SAP Digital Manufacturing (DM).
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.
- Strong understanding of integration between SAP ERP/S/4HANA, MES, and shop floor systems.
- Experience with master data management strategies for manufacturing.
Certifications & Methodologies:
- Relevant SAP certifications in S/4HANA Manufacturing or SAP Digital Manufacturing.
- Project management certifications (PMP, Agile Scrum Master) are a plus.
Soft Skills:
- Exceptional analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving skills.
- Superior communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
- Strong leadership capabilities with a proven ability to guide technical and functional teams.
Language Requirements:
- Proficiency in English is required; additional languages may be beneficial.
