Functional Head SAP MM/WM

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Functional Head SAP MM/WM to lead procurement, inventory management, warehouse management, and supply chain transformation initiatives through SAP solutions. The role will be responsible for driving SAP MM/WM strategy, solution architecture, system optimisation, and digital transformation across manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate should possess strong expertise in SAP MM, WM/EWM, procurement, inventory management, warehousing, and cross-functional SAP integrations.

Key Responsibilities

SAP Strategy & Leadership

• Define and drive the SAP MM/WM roadmap aligned with business and supply chain objectives.
• Partner with Procurement, Stores, Logistics, Manufacturing, and IT teams to identify process improvement opportunities.
• Lead SAP transformation, implementation, rollout, and process standardisation initiatives.
• Drive adoption of best practices in procurement, inventory control, warehouse operations, and supply chain processes.

SAP MM/WM Solution Delivery

• Lead end-to-end SAP MM/WM implementation, rollout, upgrade, and support projects.
• Oversee solution design, configuration, testing, deployment, and post-go-live support.
• Ensure seamless integration of SAP MM/WM with SAP PP, SD, FICO, QM, and PM modules.
• Manage system enhancements, process optimisation, and automation initiatives.

Procurement & Warehouse Excellence

• Optimise procurement, inventory management, warehouse operations, and logistics processes.
• Improve material planning, inventory accuracy, warehouse efficiency, and stock visibility.
• Drive process improvements in purchase-to-pay (P2P), goods receipt, inventory control, and warehouse management.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, procurement policies, and audit requirements.

Team & Stakeholder Management

• Lead and mentor SAP MM/WM consultants and project teams.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver business-aligned solutions.
• Manage relationships with SAP implementation partners and external vendors.
• Conduct user training and change management initiatives to improve system adoption.

Required Skills

• Strong expertise in SAP MM and SAP WM/EWM modules.
• Hands-on experience in Procurement, Inventory Management, Warehouse Management, and Logistics processes.
• Experience in SAP implementation, rollout, migration, and support projects.
• Strong understanding of Purchase-to-Pay (P2P), Material Management, Inventory Control, and Supply Chain operations.
• Experience integrating SAP MM/WM with PP, SD, FICO, QM, and PM modules.
• Strong project management, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in Manufacturing, Paper, Textile, FMCG, or Process Industries.
• 10-15 years
• Exposure to SAP S/4HANA and Digital Supply Chain transformation projects.
• Experience managing multi-plant procurement and warehouse operations.
• Knowledge of SAP EWM, warehouse automation, and supply chain optimisation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Information Technology, or related discipline.
• MBA or Master's Degree preferred.
• SAP MM/WM Certification preferred.

Key Success Metrics

• Successful SAP implementation and enhancement delivery.
• Improvement in inventory accuracy and warehouse efficiency.
• Reduction in procurement and inventory management cycle times.
• User adoption and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Successful digitisation and process automation initiatives.