Senior SAP Consultant · Chennai

Major Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day SAP MM functional and business support to ensure stable and efficient system operations.

• Lead the Implementation and rollout of SAP MM solutions, including design, configuration, and customization.

• Manage and control change requests, translating business needs into functional specifications for developers.

• Drive optimization and continuous improvement of existing SAP MM processes to enhance efficiency and compliance.

• Support integration with other SAP modules (FI, PP, SD, WM, QM) and third-party applications.

• Oversee interface development and troubleshooting between SAP and non-SAP systems.

• Conduct end-to-end testing, cutover activities, and post-go-live stabilization during projects and rollouts.

• Collaborate and coordinate with external consultants, business stakeholders, and global support teams.

• Deliver user training sessions, prepare documentation, and ensure knowledge transfer.

• Analyze, design, and implement logistics and procurement process enhancements (PR, PO, RFQ, contracts, invoice verification, release strategy).

• Perform gap analysis and propose feasible solutions aligned with SAP best practices.

• Provide third Level Support for complex MM-related issues.

• Ensure audit compliance and system integrity by managing roles, authorizations, and data quality.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Lead SAP MM Team, consolidation, and system harmonization activities across multiple company codes or regions.

• Configure Material Valuation, Split Valuation, and Material Ledger in S/4HANA environments.

• Support MRP configuration and integration with production and warehouse processes.

• Work closely with cross-functional teams to design custom interfaces, enhancements, and Fiori applications.

• Define and manage testing strategy, UAT execution, and defect resolution.

• Mentor junior consultants and review functional documentation and test scripts for accuracy.

• Participate in global template design and rollout projects ensuring standardization and scalability.

Qualifications:

• 12+ years of proven experience in SAP MM (Materials Management), including end-to-end implementation, rollout, and support projects.

• Strong hands-on experience in S/4HANA MM, including Material Ledger, MRP, Procurement, and Inventory Management.

• Deep understanding of Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes and integration with FI, PP, and SD modules.

• Demonstrated ability to manage large-scale SAP projects, including planning, execution, and post-go-live support.

• Strong knowledge of functional design, configuration, testing, and documentation following SAP best practices.

• Experience in interface design, IDoc/ALE, EDI, and S-Proxy integrations.

• Exposure to medical devices, manufacturing, or automotive industry preferred.

• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.

• Strong analytical mindset with ability to evaluate performance results and recommend strategic improvements.

•  Hands-on experience with FIORI apps related to Procurement and Inventory

• Good understanding of IDocs, BAPIs, and integration points

• Preferred SAP S/4 HANA MM Certification.