QM Consultant

Req ID: 376369

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We are currently seeking a QM Consultant to join our team in Pune, Mahārāshtra (IN-MH), India (IN).

Job Title: SAP S/4HANA Transformation – Production Planning / Quality Management Lead

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced SAP S/4HANA PP / QM Lead to lead Production Planning (PP) and Quality Management (QM) workstreams in large-scale SAP S/4HANA transformation projects. The role is responsible for end-to-end ownership of manufacturing and quality solution design, delivery governance, and successful adoption of SAP S/4HANA best practices.
The PP / QM Lead will work closely with business stakeholders, solution architects, and cross-functional SAP teams to drive transformation across Plan-to-Produce and Quality-to-Release processes.
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Key Responsibilities:

S/4HANA PP / QM Workstream Leadership
• Lead PP and QM workstreams in SAP S/4HANA transformation programs (Greenfield, Brownfield, or Selective Data Transition).
• Own end-to-end delivery of Plan-to-Produce, Production Execution, and Quality processes.
• Act as the primary escalation point for PP / QM-related topics.

Solution Design & Delivery
• Drive solution design and hands-on configuration for:
o SAP PP: Demand Management, MRP, BOMs, Routings, Work Centers, Capacity Planning, Production Orders
o SAP QM: Inspection Planning, Inspection Types, Results Recording, Usage Decisions, Quality Notifications
• Ensure adoption of S/4HANA manufacturing and quality simplifications and innovations.
• Guide decisions on Discrete vs Process Manufacturing scenarios.

S/4HANA Transformation Activities
• Lead Fit-to-Standard (F2S) workshops and business process harmonization.
• Assess and manage custom code (RICEFW) impacts for PP / QM in S/4HANA.
• Lead manufacturing and quality master data conversion and validation activities.

Integration & Cross-Module Coordination
• Coordinate closely with MM, WM/EWM, SD, PM, and FI/CO teams.
• Ensure seamless integration across Procure-to-Produce and Make-to-Deliver processes.
• Collaborate with technical teams (ABAP, CPI, interfaces) on enhancements and integrations.

Testing, Cutover & Go-Live
• Lead unit testing, SIT, UAT, and defect resolution for PP / QM.
• Own cutover planning for production orders, batches, and inspection lots.
• Provide go-live and hypercare support, ensuring manufacturing stability.

Governance & Team Leadership
• Ensure adherence to SAP Activate methodology, project standards, and documentation.
• Review and approve functional designs, configurations, and test artifacts.
• Mentor PP / QM consultants and support knowledge transfer.
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Required Skills & Experience

SAP PP / QM Expertise
• 10–12+ years of SAP experience with strong hands-on expertise in:
o SAP PP (Discrete and/or Process Manufacturing)
o SAP QM
• At least 2–3 full-cycle SAP S/4HANA transformation projects in a Lead role.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing and quality management processes.

S/4HANA & Manufacturing Knowledge
• Experience with:
o S/4HANA MRP and production execution simplifications
o QM integration with MM and PP
o Batch Management, Serial Numbers, and Inspection Lot Processing
• Exposure to Advanced Planning (PP/DS, IBP) is an advantage.
• Knowledge on LeanIX, Signavio for process flow preparation and discussion with business team, is an added advantage.

Leadership & Delivery Skills
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