This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an SAP DM Consultant based in India.
As an SAP Digital Manufacturing Consultant, you will help organizations modernize their manufacturing operations through innovative SAP solutions and digital transformation initiatives. You will work across SAP Digital Manufacturing (SAP DM), Production Planning (PP), and Quality Management (QM) to design, configure, develop, and deploy solutions that improve production efficiency and quality. Collaborating with clients and technical teams, you will support end-to-end implementations, system rollouts, and application management services across discrete and process manufacturing environments. You will also contribute to integrating SAP and non-SAP systems while ensuring seamless information flow across manufacturing operations. This role offers the opportunity to solve complex business challenges, explore emerging manufacturing technologies, and deliver measurable value to global customers. You will join an international consulting environment that emphasizes technical excellence, continuous learning, and collaborative problem-solving.
Accountabilities
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SAP Digital Manufacturing Consulting: Deliver consulting services related to SAP Digital Manufacturing, supporting customers in the digitalization and optimization of manufacturing and production processes.
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Solution Design and Implementation: Design, configure, develop, and deploy SAP solutions across SAP DM, Production Planning (PP), and Quality Management (QM), ensuring alignment with business requirements and manufacturing objectives.
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Manufacturing Process Optimization: Analyze existing production workflows and recommend improvements that enhance operational efficiency, production planning, execution, traceability, and quality control.
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Implementation and Rollout Management: Participate in end-to-end SAP implementations, system rollouts, and deployment projects, supporting activities from requirements analysis and solution design through configuration, testing, and go-live.
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Application Management Services (AMS): Provide ongoing application support, troubleshoot functional and technical issues, resolve customer requests, and help maintain the stability and effectiveness of SAP manufacturing solutions.
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System Integration: Support the design and maintenance of interfaces between SAP and non-SAP systems, ensuring reliable data exchange and integration across enterprise applications and manufacturing environments.
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Business Process Analysis: Develop a strong understanding of the customer's corporate value chain, production processes, logistics, and business interdependencies to deliver solutions that address operational needs.
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Customer Engagement and Advisory: Work closely with customers and stakeholders to gather requirements, communicate recommendations, manage expectations, and provide functional expertise throughout project delivery.
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Technical Problem-Solving: Investigate complex customer requirements, analyze system issues, and develop structured, practical solutions that align with business objectives and established SAP best practices.
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Innovation and Continuous Improvement: Stay informed about emerging manufacturing technologies and SAP capabilities, contribute to innovative customer projects, and identify opportunities to improve existing solutions and service delivery.
Requirements
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Professional Experience: Approximately 4–6 years of relevant experience in SAP consulting, with hands-on exposure to SAP Digital Manufacturing, manufacturing operations, or related enterprise solutions.
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SAP Digital Manufacturing Expertise: Practical experience with SAP DM and a strong understanding of digital manufacturing processes, production execution, and manufacturing system requirements.
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SAP PP and QM Knowledge: Experience with SAP Production Planning (PP) and Quality Management (QM), including project exposure to solution design, configuration, development, and deployment.
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Manufacturing Industry Knowledge: Experience supporting discrete manufacturing, process manufacturing, or both, with a solid understanding of production workflows and operational requirements.
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Implementation and Support Experience: Demonstrated involvement in SAP implementations, rollouts, and Application Management Services (AMS), including system configuration, testing, deployment, and ongoing support.
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Integration Skills: Experience working with interfaces between SAP and non-SAP systems, with an understanding of enterprise system integration and data exchange.
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Business Process Understanding: Strong knowledge of the end-to-end corporate value chain and the relationships between manufacturing, production planning, quality management, logistics, and other business functions.
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Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to approach complex customer requests methodically, identify root causes, evaluate alternatives, and deliver effective solutions.
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Communication and Consulting Skills: Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and client-facing skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly and build confidence with customers.
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Personal Effectiveness: High levels of self-motivation, initiative, adaptability, and persuasiveness, combined with a structured approach to managing responsibilities and delivering results.
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Technology Orientation: Genuine interest in emerging technologies, digital manufacturing innovations, and continuous improvement of enterprise processes.
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Language Proficiency: Very good English communication skills, both written and verbal, to collaborate effectively with international customers and distributed teams.
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Preferred Certification: Relevant SAP certification is an advantage.
Benefits
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Competitive Compensation: Above-average compensation aligned with experience, technical expertise, and role responsibilities.
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Remote Work: Work remotely from India, with opportunities for flexible working arrangements.
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Flexible Working Hours: Access to flexible work models designed to support productivity and work-life balance.
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International Exposure: Opportunities to collaborate with global customers and teams on complex manufacturing transformation projects.
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Global Mobility: Possibility of working from abroad occasionally, subject to company policies and project requirements.
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Health and Wellness Benefits: Access to various health-related benefits and wellness initiatives.
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Retirement Benefits: Company pension or retirement-related benefits, subject to applicable employment terms and eligibility.
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Professional Development: Continuous training, on-the-job coaching, and opportunities to strengthen expertise in SAP DM, PP, QM, and related technologies.
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Career Growth: Individual career planning and opportunities to develop consulting, technical, and customer advisory capabilities.
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Collaborative Work Culture: An environment characterized by motivated teams, open feedback, accessible leadership, and relatively flat hierarchies.
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Innovative Projects: Exposure to advanced manufacturing environments and forward-looking SAP initiatives that support digital transformation and operational excellence.
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Inclusive Workplace: A commitment to equal opportunity, diversity, and a professional environment where employees are encouraged to contribute and grow.