Manager - SAP Manufacturing Specialist

**Your Opportunity**

As a member of the _SAP Practice _in KPMG_,_ the SAP Procurement/Supply Specialist will play a crucial role by:

- Being accountable for the overall design of the SAP Production Planning/Manufacturing functional solutions for both business development and project delivery purposes.
- Delivering customer facing presentations and workshops and building excellent relationships with all stakeholders in a project and within KPMG and their team.
- Working with external clients to design the required SAP solution, inclusive of SAP modules/components, licenses, infrastructure etc.
- Developing the KPMG process roadmap for SAP functional areas aligned to SAP best practice processes, specifically related to future developments/platform changes.
- Leading the design reviews of functional configuration/builds during the Design/Explore phases of a delivery/sales cycle.
- Providing overall quality assurance for solution design of SAP systems for both business development and project delivery, specifically relating to Production Planning and Execution as well as Demand Planning and MRP
- Acting as SME for SAP Production Planning (PP), Demand Planning and MRP.
- Facilitating client workshops and provide insights into both SAP Best Practice and Industry Best Practice.

**How are you Extraordinary?**
- You are able to quickly build strong relationships and network with a variety of stakeholders both internal and external.
- You are passionate about the importance of fantastic communication to share ideas, inspire, and create change. You are able to digest, distil, and communicate complex concepts in both written and verbal forms.
- You are a kind and compassionate leader with a passion for continually growing your leadership skills to get the best out of a diverse and multidisciplinary team.

**Your Experience**

At KPMG, we believe diversity of thought, background and unique experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, our clients and communities.

To be considered for this opportunity, your qualifications, skills & experience could include:

- Extensive experience designing SAP architecture and configuring SAP across Production Planning and Production Execution with integration to Finance/ Costing, Inventory Management and Procurement in both ECC and S4/HANA.
- Deep functional knowledge and experience in the planning and execution of at least two of the following manufacturing processes is required:

- Discrete manufacturing incl. Make-to-Order/Assemble-to-Order
- Manufacturing for process industries
- Repetitive manufacturing.
- Expertise in Batch Management and Classification, and strong knowledge of Quality Management, Handling Unit Management, Serial Number Management and integration with Manufacturing Execution Systems.
- Experience with Demand Planning and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) is required including Stock Transport Orders.
- Sound understanding of Logistics Execution and Transportation Planning processes.
- Knowledge of SAP APO Advanced Planner and Optimiser and/or SAP IBP Integrated Business Planning is good to have.

**Qualifications**:
We are looking for applicants that have:

- Relevant SAP S/4HANA certifications
- TOGAF certification or similar

**Additional Information**:
KPMG is a professional services firm with global outreach and deep sector experience. We work with clients across an array of industries to solve complex challenges, steer change and enable growth.

Our people are what make KPMG the thriving workplace that it is and what sets us apart is that we know great minds think differently. Collaborate with a team of passionate, highly skilled professionals who’ve got your back. You’ll build relationships with unique and diverse colleagues who will provide you with the support you need to be your best and produce meaningful and impactful work in an inclusive, equitable culture.

At KPMG, you’ll take control over how you work. We’re embracing a new way of working in many ways, from offering flexible hours and locations to generous paid parental leave and career breaks. Our people enjoy a variety of exciting perks, including retail discounts, health and wellbeing initiatives, learning and growth opportunities, salary packaging options and more.

**_ At KPMG every career is different, and we look forward to seeing how you grow with us._