SAP S/4HANA Manufacturing Functional Lead (PP/MM/QM)
Languages: Fluent English and French (written and spoken)
SAP Environment: SAP S/4HANA
Modules: Production Planning (PP), Materials Management (MM) and Quality Management (QM)
Industry: Discrete Manufacturing
Remote working:
6-12 months
We are seeking an experienced SAP S/4HANA Manufacturing Functional Lead to drive and support SAP transformation initiatives across Production Planning, Production Execution, Shop Floor Systems, Material Logistics and Quality Management.
The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring seamless integration of manufacturing processes, from demand planning and production scheduling through to production order execution, inventory movements and quality control.
Working closely with business stakeholders, manufacturing teams, IT specialists and external partners, you will lead functional design activities, fit-gap assessments, testing, deployment and operational handover. You will ensure that SAP solutions effectively support business requirements while delivering efficient, integrated and standardised manufacturing processes.
Key Responsibilities
SAP Manufacturing Functional Leadership
Lead functional activities across SAP S/4HANA PP, MM and QM modules.
Drive the integration of end-to-end manufacturing processes.
Support production planning, scheduling, execution and production order management.
Ensure effective integration between SAP and shop floor manufacturing systems.
Coordinate material flow, inventory management and warehouse logistics.
Production Planning and Execution
Manage and support demand-to-produce processes.
Oversee production order creation, release, confirmation and closure.
Ensure effective integration between production planning and shop floor execution systems.
Support manufacturing operations, including material availability and consumption.
Work with shop floor solutions such as Robex and Cellmanager.
Materials Management and Logistics
Support material master data and inventory management processes.
Ensure effective integration between production orders, goods movements and warehouse operations.
Support inbound and outbound material flows.
Understand warehouse automation and its integration with SAP S/4HANA.
Quality Management
Support SAP QM processes across manufacturing and material procurement.
Manage quality inspection processes and defect recording.
Support inbound quality processes, including supplier certificates and inspection documentation.
Ensure integration of quality management activities with production and material management.
Functional Design and Project Delivery
Lead workshops with business stakeholders to gather and validate requirements.
Conduct fit-gap analysis and recommend appropriate SAP solutions.
Create, review and approve functional specifications and process documentation.
Ensure alignment with SAP best practices and business requirements.
Support solution design, configuration validation and functional integration.
Testing, Deployment and Operational Handover
Define and support different testing phases, including unit, system integration, regression and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
Coordinate test scenarios, test scripts, defect management and resolution.
Support deployment planning, cutover activities and go-live readiness.
Facilitate knowledge transfer and transition of solutions to operational support teams.
Stakeholder and Project Management
Collaborate with manufacturing, supply chain, quality, warehouse and IT teams.
Coordinate activities across business stakeholders, implementation partners and technical teams.
Provide clear communication on project progress, risks, issues and dependencies.
Support project delivery in accordance with the SAP Activate methodology.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Proven hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA, particularly PP, MM and QM modules.
Strong experience within discrete manufacturing environments.
Excellent understanding of end-to-end…