SAP MRP Application Architect

Our client is seeking a senior SAP MRP Application Architect to lead the implementation of SAP Materials Requirements Planning (MRP) for a brand-new enterprise SAP landscape. This individual will serve as both the functional and technical point of contact, guiding the client from discovery and design through implementation, testing, deployment, and go-live. The ideal candidate has extensive experience leading end-to-end SAP MRP implementations, facilitating executive-level workshops, and delivering solutions within complex, highly regulated environments., * Serve as the functional and technical lead for a greenfield SAP MRP implementation.

• Meet daily with client stakeholders to drive project progress and align on deliverables.
• Lead Phase 0 activities, including discovery, requirements gathering, and solution conceptualization.
• Facilitate functional workshops to define future-state Materials Requirements Planning processes.
• Design and configure SAP MRP functionality, including material master, BOMs, planning strategies, lot sizing, and planning parameters.
• Partner with supply chain stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into SAP solutions.
• Develop functional specifications, implementation documentation, and planning governance standards.
• Design planning runs, exception management processes, and inventory optimization strategies.
• Support data migration planning, system integration testing (SIT), user acceptance testing (UAT), cutover planning, and deployment activities.
• Integrate SAP MRP with procurement, warehouse management, and finance processes.
• Act as a trusted advisor to client leadership throughout the engagement.
• Drive project execution from discovery through go-live while establishing long-term client relationships., Job Title: Design/Construction Project Manager, Epic Device Infrastructure Planning Location-Type: Remote/Hybrid - Must be local to Washington, DC metro area for onsite hospital walkthroughs and coordination meetings Start Date Is: ASAP (2-3 week onboa…

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 10 years of overall SAP experience.
• 7 years leading SAP implementation projects.
• Multiple end-to-end SAP MRP implementations with successful go-live experience.
• Deep expertise in SAP MM/PP with a strong focus on Materials Requirements Planning (MRP).
• Experience leading functional discovery sessions and design workshops.
• Experience guiding clients through discovery, solution design, implementation, testing, deployment, and adoption.
• Strong understanding of MTS, MTO, reorder point planning, forecast-based planning, and inventory optimization.
• Experience implementing SAP solutions within highly regulated industries such as Federal Government, DOE, Utilities, Manufacturing, Aerospace, or similar environments.
• Strong client-facing consulting experience with the ability to lead executive-level discussions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong project ownership, follow-through, and organizational skills.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into business language.
• Willingness to travel 40-60% to client sites in Aiken, SC.

Preferred Qualifications:

• SAP S/4HANA MRP Live experience.
• Experience integrating SAP MRP with Extended Warehouse Management (EWM).
• Experience integrating with SAP Finance (FI/CO).
• Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) integration experience.
• Experience supporting enterprise-wide SAP implementations.
• Federal Government or Department of Energy project experience.
• Experience implementing SAP within secure or compliance-driven environments.

Preferred Certifications:

• SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP S/4HANA Sourcing & Procurement
• SAP Certified Application Associate - Production Planning & Manufacturing
• SAP Activate Project Manager Certification
• PMP Certification