SAP MM Lead
Bangalore, IN
About Us
As a leading provider of high-quality food and beverage ingredients, we work with farming communities across the globe to grow, source and produce ingredients that are good for consumers, farmers, and the world around us. We supply household food brands and manufacturers worldwide with cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices ingredients which are often grown on our own farms and estates and sourced from hundreds of thousands of farmers across ~50 countries. Along with our diverse manufacturing and innovation capabilities, this means we can provide ingredients for a range of products, from a plant-based latte mix to an almond based snack bar or a dairy-free ice cream. Making a positive impact on people and planet is a core component of our Purpose, to be the change for good food and a healthy future. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable, and transparent supply. And whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we always make it real.
Job Description
Reporting to the COE MM Director, the SAP MM Lead will support Material Management function. This role involves leading the implementation, enhancement, and support of SAP MM processes and systems to ensure that business requirements are met efficiently. This ideal candidate should be well-versed in the configuration of SAP. Strong functional knowledge in Accounting and Costing will be essential to success. The candidate should possess strong problem-solving and innovative thinking skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Overseeing the design, configuration, implementation, and support of SAP MM-related activities.
- Develop and implement the best practices, standards, and guidelines for SAP MM processes.
- Collaborate with business teams to understand business requirements and then develop and map solutions in the SAP system.
- Configure end-to-end SAP MM processes including Procurement (Purchase requisition, Purchase order, Pricing procedure, Release Strategy, Output type etc.), Inventory Management (Goods receipt, Transfer posting, etc.) and Invoice Verification.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams for end-to-end integration and solutioning.
- Oversee the SAP MM module during system upgrades, enhancements, and support packs.
- Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement to enhance efficiency.
- Work closely with stakeholders, business users, and technical teams to gather and analyze business requirements.
- Ensure effective collaboration between MM COE and other SAP COEs (e.g., FICO, SD, PP, QM, PM) and business units.
- Manage up-to-date documentation for all SAP MM processes and configurations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree is required.
- Certified in S/4 Hana is valued.
- Previous business/ manufacturing experience is preferred.
- Ten (10) years of experience with SAP MM with at least three end-to-end implementation projects is required. Strong understanding of SAP MM processes: procurement, inventory management, pricing, release strategy etc.
- Hands-on experience in SAP S/4 Hana (preferred) or ECC
- Must possess excellent knowledge in the following areas:
- SAP MM Configuration
- Configuration of PR, PO, STO, Pricing, Release strategy
- Strong knowledge in all MM related master data and its relevant configurations
- Hands-on experience with enhancements, interfaces and reports
- Integration of Materials Management modules with other modules
- Strong skills in Excel (able to perform all basic functions such as Pivots, V-lookup, and formulas) are required.
- Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment is required.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presentation skills, are required.
- The ability to be adaptable, capable, self-motivated, and confident is required.
ofi is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to racial or ethnic origin, color, age, religion or belief, sex, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Applicants are requested to complete all required steps in the application process including providing a resume/CV in order to be considered for open roles.