SAP SCM Functional Manufacturing Specialist

The SAP SCM Functional Manufacturing Specialist will play a key role in designing, configuring, and supporting SAP solutions that enable manufacturing, quality, and supply chain operations. This individual will partner closely with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, compliant, and efficient system solutions., * Lead SAP functional design, configuration, and implementation across manufacturing and supply chain modules

• Support projects within SAP manufacturing, supply chain, and quality, including initial work in SAP archiving
• Facilitate requirements gathering sessions and translate business needs into functional specifications
• Configure and support SAP modules including:

• Production Planning (PP)
• Production Execution (PP-PI / PP-DS)
• Quality Management (QM)
• Warehouse Management (WM/EWM)
• Inventory and logistics operations

• Execute testing, validation, and system enhancements (unit, integration, UAT support)
• Create and manage project documentation (functional specs, test scripts, change requests, validation artifacts)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including OTC, RTR, PTP, ABAP, Security, MDG, and integration teams (EDI/TIBCO)
• Participate in project meetings, intake sessions, and release/change management activities
• Provide functional architecture input, including integration design and alignment to SAP roadmap
• Support system upgrades, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives

Day-to-Day Breakdown

• Project work: 45%
• Meetings / stakeholder collaboration: 30%
• Documentation & validation: 20%
• Other tasks: 5%

Do you have experience in Technical solutions implementation?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * Strong hands-on experience with:

• Production Execution (PP-PI / PP-DS)
• Quality Management (QM)
• Production Planning (PP) & Warehouse Management (WM)

• Experience working in SAP ECC 6 environments
• Proven ability to lead projects and configure SAP objects independently
• Experience with manufacturing-focused SAP implementations
• Background in pharmaceutical or healthcare industry (required)
• Strong skills in problem-solving, root cause analysis, and system configuration
• Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to business stakeholders

Preferred Skills

• Experience with documentation and ticketing tools:

• Solution Manager
• ALM
• ServiceNow

• Experience with LIMS, MES (e.g., POMS) integrations
• Exposure to SAP solution architecture and cross-functional integration design
• Prior experience working with global SAP teams and large-scale implementations, * 10-15+ years of SAP SCM experience across manufacturing and supply chain modules
• Bachelor's degree in IT, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Prior experience in project leadership or functional architecture is a plus

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3.43.4 out of 5 stars Waukegan, IL 60085 $90 - $95 an hour - Contract