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Lead Consultant | Industrial IOT Embedded Software | MES

IMCS Group Inc

Atlanta, GA(remote)

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SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Application Programming Interface (API), Bill of Materials (BOM), Budgeting, Call Centers, Consulting, Cost Estimates, Customer Support/Service, DELMIA, Data Processing, Diversity Recruiting, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Embedded Software, Finance, Fortune 500 Customers, Health Information Technology, ISA Standards, Identify Issues, Leadership, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Analysis, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Manufacturing Requirements, Manufacturing Systems, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Microsoft Operations Manager (MOM), Middleware, Organizational Skills, Performance Testing, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Flow, REST (Representational State Transfer), Reconciliation, Regression Testing, Risk Management, SAP, SAP ECC (fka SAP R/3 and SAP ERP), SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol), Supply Chain, Systems Engineering, Test Plan/Schedule, Test Strategy, Testing, Traceability, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Atlanta, GA
POSTED
26 days ago
Company Description: IMCS Group is one of the fastest growing MWBE (Minority Woman Owned Enterprise) staffing firms in the U.S. We focus on bringing a Diversity Recruitment approach to Fortune 500 companies within North America and EMEA region contingent labor programs.  IMCS Group excels in providing top talent in IT, Healthcare, Engineering, Finance, Light Industrial, Contact Center, and Clerical.  We have offices in the US, Canada, Mexico, and India in which we can provide support to our clients.

Description: POC: Brenda

" Job title: S4/PASX coordinator

" Duration of the project: 6 months (can be extended further based on candidate performance and client requirements)

" Work Location with Zip code: Atlanta-GA-30339 (This is tentative. There are multiple sites involved in project)

" Please confirm if this would be onsite from day one OR Initial remote for 2-3 months and then expecting candidate to work from office OR 100% Remote: Preferably this would be hybrid mode. candidate will have to travel to site on need basis.

" Is this an 100% remote role? : No

" Vendor Rate Range (min to max rate you can offer): *** to 90$ per hour

" Do you have budget approved for this request? No (Each requested will require internal budget approval )

" Minimum years of experience required: 8 to 10

" Would you require the candidates to meet you for in person interview? No

" Is Skype/WebEx interview, OK? MS Teams

" Please Confirm Must Have Skills (TOP 3 SKILLS)

ERP MES Integration & Functional Liaison

MES Upgrade Assessment & Readiness (Primary Focus)

Program Delivery Support (Planning through Hypercare)


Role Summary
The SAP S/4 MES Liaison serves as the primary bridge between enterprise ERP (SAP S/4) and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), ensuring alignment of testing schedule and data, with escalation of issues found.
This role will also assess each MES upgrade release from the MES vendor for assessment and upgrade readiness. Each release will require an executive summary and recommendation from the Upgrade lead to MES Leadership.
This role is part of the MES Center of Excellence.
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Key Responsibilities
ERP MES Integration & Functional Liaison
Act as the day-to-day liaison for testing schedule and data creation for SAP S/4HANA program teams.
Facilitate the end-to-end process view across SAP and MES (e.g., production orders, confirmations, backflush, material staging, labor reporting, scrap/rework, genealogy/traceability, quality results, batch/serial management).
Translate manufacturing requirements into SAP/MES functional specifications and integration requirements.
Partner with solution architects to define integration patterns (e.g., APIs, IDocs, middleware/eventing) and ensure reliable, auditable data flows.
Drive master data alignment and governance across SAP and MES (materials, BOMs, routings/recipes, work centers/resources, production versions, serial/batch rules).
MES Upgrade Assessment & Readiness (Primary Focus)
Lead structured MES upgrade assessments including:
Current-state MES capability and configuration review
Interface/integration inventory and criticality scoring
Performance, scalability, and availability assessment
Develop upgrade options and recommendations (e.g., in-place vs. migration, phased rollout vs. big-bang), including pros/cons, risks, dependencies, and cost/effort estimates.
Produce a comprehensive MES Upgrade Assessment Report and roadmap aligned with SAP S/4HANA milestones.
Program Delivery Support (Planning through Hypercare)
Manage integrated workplans across SAP, MES, and middleware teams; track RAID (risks, assumptions, issues, dependencies).
Plan and execute testing strategy spanning SAP and MES:
SIT/E2E scenarios, regression, performance testing
Data reconciliation and interface validation
Shop-floor pilot testing and production readiness
Support cutover planning, including downtime analysis, fallback strategies, and shop-floor continuity planning.
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Required Qualifications
Bachelor s degree in Information Systems, Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or equivalent experience.
5+ years experience in manufacturing systems roles involving MES and SAP (ECC and/or S/4HANA).
Demonstrated experience supporting or leading MES upgrades/major version changes (assessment, planning, execution, hypercare).
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and data flows
Experience with integration concepts and tools (e.g., SAP IDocs/BAPIs, REST/SOAP APIs, middleware such as SAP CPI/PO, MuleSoft, Boomi, Kepware, or similar).
Excellent facilitation, requirements elicitation, and documentation skills.
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Preferred Qualifications
Hands-on knowledge of common MES platforms (e.g., Siemens Opcenter, Rockwell FactoryTalk ProductionCentre, Korber Client-X, Client Proficy, Dassault DELMIA Apriso, SAP Digital Manufacturing, Critical Manufacturing, Ignition/MOM frameworks).
Exposure to SAP manufacturing-related modules and processes: PP/DS, PP-PI, QM, EWM/IM, PM, Batch Management, Serial Number Management.
Experience with ISA-95 models and manufacturing integration standards.
Experience in multi-site deployments and global template rollouts.
Experience with CSV/validation and regulated manufacturing.
SAP certification(s) and/or MES vendor certification(s).
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Core Competencies
Systems thinking across ERP MES s
Structured assessment and roadmap development
Risk management and stakeholder alignment
Strong analytical and troubleshooting ability
Clear written and verbal communication
Ability to operate effectively in both plant-floor and corporate IT settings
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Travel & Work Environment
Travel maybe required to manufacturing sites during assessment, testing, and go-lives.
Occasional off-shift support may be required during cutovers or critical shop-floor events.
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EEOC Disclaimer: IMCS Group is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law. IMCS Group is committed to maintaining an inclusive workforce, where employees are hired, retained, compensated, and promoted based on their contributions to our Company.

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