Overview
We are seeking a hands-on SAP MM Functional Lead to own and drive the Materials Management workstream as part of a full-scale SAP S/4HANA implementation. This individual will be responsible for translating business requirements into scalable SAP solutions while ensuring alignment across procurement, inventory management, and supply chain operations.
This role requires a strong functional expert who can lead design, guide configuration, and partner cross-functionally to deliver an integrated, end-to-end solution within a complex manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end MM workstream across all phases: Discovery, Design, Build, Testing, and Go-Live
- Conduct fit-to-standard workshops and guide business stakeholders toward SAP best practices
- Own solution design and configuration across core MM processes, including:
- Procure-to-Pay (P2P)
- Inventory Management
- Vendor Master Data
- Purchasing and Sourcing
- Partner cross-functionally with Finance (FI/CO), Production Planning (PP), Quality (QM), and Logistics (LE)to ensure seamless integration
- Identify gaps, define solutions, and drive standardization across plants and processes
- Lead and support data migration, master data governance, and data validation activities
- Develop and execute testing strategies, including unit, integration, and UAT
- Support cutover planning and go-live execution, including onsite support and issue resolution
- Collaborate with system integrators and internal teams, ensuring accountability and delivery
- Provide post-go-live stabilization support and continuous improvement recommendations
Required Qualifications
- 8+ years of SAP experience with a strong focus on MM (Materials Management)
- Proven experience leading at least one full-cycle S/4HANA implementation
- Deep expertise in P2P, inventory management, and procurement processes
- Hands-on experience with SAP configuration and solution design
- Experience working in manufacturing environments (Food & Beverage or CPG preferred)
- Demonstrated ability to lead workshops and influence business stakeholders
- Experience managing or coordinating system integrators (SI partners)
- Strong understanding of cross-functional integrations (FI/CO, PP, QM, LE)
- Willingness to work onsite in Elma, NY and engage directly with plant operations
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in co-manufacturing or multi-site production environments
- Familiarity with S/4HANA Public Cloud
- Experience with master data governance and process standardization initiatives
- Exposure to integrated planning or scheduling tools (e.g., PlanetTogether)
- Background supporting highly regulated environments (food, pharma, etc.)
Requirements:
Required Qualifications
- 8+ years of SAP experience with a strong focus on MM (Materials Management)
- Proven experience leading at least one full-cycle S/4HANA implementation
- Deep expertise in P2P, inventory management, and procurement processes
- Hands-on experience with SAP configuration and solution design
- Experience working in manufacturing environments (Food & Beverage or CPG preferred)
- Demonstrated ability to lead workshops and influence business stakeholders
- Experience managing or coordinating system integrators (SI partners)
- Strong understanding of cross-functional integrations (FI/CO, PP, QM, LE)
- Willingness to work onsite in Elma, NY and engage directly with plant operations