SAP QM Lead

• Demonstrates knowledge of end-to-end Demand to Supply business processes including Discrete and Process Manufacturing, Production Planning and Execution, Quality Management, MES integration, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM).

• Knowledgeable about Integration of SAP QM with other SAP modules (MM, PP, SD), LIMS & SAP Batch Release cockpit.

• Corp Science experience with Seeds & Fertilizers, Grower management

• Should be aware of SAP Activate and Agile methodologies.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Candidate will be responsible for leading the design, build, testing and deployment of changed or new business processes enabled by the SAP S/4 solutions. 

• Lead business workshops with key stakeholders and drive results in line with the project plan

• Provide business process solutions to meet clients’ business priorities and requirements within the context of industry leading practices.

• Provide expert guidance to business users on SAP QM functionalities, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring smooth system adoption.

• Identify and implement process improvements within the SAP QM module to enhance product quality, reduce defects, and drive operational efficiency.

• Manage system testing and validation to ensure SAP QM configurations meet business needs and quality standards before go-live.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production, procurement, and logistics, to ensure quality management processes are integrated across all areas.

• Builds strong relationships with IT/business peers and management to best meet company goals and objectives

Generic Managerial Skills, If any

• Coordinate project timeline with her/his team(s) to ensure checkpoints and goals are met to the client’s satisfaction

• Manage overall resource allocation and capacity planning for the project.

• Report project level status, metrics, issues, and risks and manage overall completion and sign-off on project deliverables.

• Lead and manage small teams conducting transformational projects, implementing business process improvements, or implementing ERP systems for our clients.

• Conduct workshops (e.g., requirements gathering, solution architecting) with business managers. 

• Work with client staff and end-users to determine the business and functional requirements for the system within an ERP solution.

• Create detailed systems documentation, test scripts, and presentations.

• Leverage business and technical expertise to address technology architecture, blueprinting, data analysis, business modeling, technical design, application development, integration, and enablement.

• Configure the SAP system to meet the business requirements.

• Provide leadership and guidance to other analysts and client personnel assigned to the projects