SAP S/4HANA MDM Consultant

The consultant will work with business stakeholders, product specialists, supply chain teams, and IT teams to establish a standardized product classification framework across SAP and non-SAP applications., 1. Taxonomy Assessment & Discovery

• Assess existing product classifications, hierarchies, attributes, and product master data.
• Conduct workshops with procurement, sales, supply chain, product management, and IT.
• Identify inconsistencies, duplicate classifications, missing attributes, and gaps across enterprise systems.
• Evaluate relevant industry classification standards.

1. Taxonomy Design & Standardization

• Design standardized product category hierarchies and classification structures.
• Define product families, subcategories, attribute dictionaries, and classification rules.
• Establish naming conventions, mandatory attributes, and product data standards.
• Develop product taxonomy and classification blueprints.
• Define relationships between product categories, vehicle fitment, OEM references, and aftermarket equivalents.

1. SAP & Enterprise Application Alignment

• Map the proposed taxonomy to SAP ECC/S/4HANA material master structures.
• Evaluate SAP classification, characteristics, material groups, and product hierarchies.
• Align the taxonomy with PIM, MDM, eCommerce, and supplier catalog systems.
• Define cross-system mapping and integration requirements.

1. Data Quality & Classification

• Profile existing product data and assess classification accuracy.
• Define cleansing, enrichment, deduplication, and normalization requirements.
• Develop classification and attribute-mapping rules.
• Support representative SKU classification pilots and business validation.

1. Data Governance & Operating Model

• Define taxonomy ownership, stewardship responsibilities, and approval workflows.
• Establish processes for new category creation, attribute changes, and product onboarding.
• Define governance KPIs and ongoing taxonomy maintenance procedures.

1. Project Delivery

• Prepare assessment findings, taxonomy blueprints, mapping specifications, and implementation roadmaps.
• Facilitate business validation workshops.
• Coordinate with SAP functional consultants, PIM specialists, data engineers, and business SMEs.
• Support testing, deployment planning, and knowledge transfer.

Technology Landscape: SAP S/4HANA / ECC, PIM, MDM, eCommerce and Enterprise Data Platforms Experience: 8 12+ years overall, including 3+ years in product taxonomy, classification, or product data management Engagement Type: Consulting / Project-Based, * 8+ years of experience in enterprise product data management, master data management, or data governance.

• Hands-on experience designing product taxonomies and classification frameworks.
• Experience with SAP material master, product hierarchy, and classification functionality.
• Strong understanding of automotive parts distribution, aftermarket catalogs, or complex industrial product catalogs.
• Experience working with PIM or MDM platforms.
• Proficiency in SQL, Excel, data profiling, and data mapping.
• Strong business consulting, workshop facilitation, and documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of automotive aftermarket standards, including ACES, PIES, VCdb, and PCdb.
• SAP MDG-M experience.
• Experience with SAP Commerce Cloud, Stibo STEP, Informatica PIM, Akeneo, or comparable solutions.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted product classification and attribute enrichment.
• Experience supporting SAP S/4HANA transformation or enterprise data harmonization programs.
• DAMA CDMP or relevant data management certification.

Expected Deliverables

1. Current-State Product Taxonomy Assessment
2. Product Classification Gap Analysis
3. Standardized Taxonomy & Attribute Blueprint
4. Product Classification Rules and Data Dictionary
5. SAP/PIM/MDM Mapping Specifications
6. Representative SKU Classification Pilot
7. Taxonomy Governance & Stewardship Framework
8. Implementation Roadmap and Effort Estimates