Job Description

We are looking for an experienced SAP Lead to oversee and manage SAP implementations and support within a manufacturing setup. This role is based in Gurgaon and requires a strong understanding of SAP systems in the context of the manufacturing industry.

• Lead the SAP Manufacturing stream (PP/QM/PM) for ECC/S4HANA, driving large-scale implementations, shop-floor integrations, and long-term digital transformation.
• Manage end-to-end manufacturing processes, including Production Planning (PP), Quality Management (QM), Plant Maintenance (PM), and Material Requirement Planning (MRP).
• Partner with the COO and Plant Heads to align SAP architecture with production schedules, capacity planning, and shop-floor automation requirements.
• Provide deep functional expertise in discrete or process manufacturing, Bill of Materials (BOM), routing, work centers, and demand management.
• Drive seamless integration with MM (Materials Management), SD (Sales & Distribution), and CO (Controlling/Product Costing) modules to ensure end-to-end traceability.
• Lead and mentor a team of direct and extended reports while managing high-stakes vendor delivery and system integrator performance.
• Uphold SDLC, ITIL, and project governance standards to ensure manufacturing operations remain lean, compliant, and uninterrupted.

End-to-end ownership of SAP Manufacturing transformationOpportunity to drive Industry 4.0 innovation in a leading manufacturing giant

• Engineering Graduate or MBA (Operations) with 15-17 years of experience, blending core manufacturing domain knowledge with SAP leadership expertise.
• Proven track record of leading at least two full-cycle SAP implementations in a complex manufacturing environment.
• Industry background in Automotive, Chemicals, Pharma, or Heavy Engineering/Industrial Manufacturing.
• Strong leadership and people management capabilities, with the ability to manage cross-functional stakeholders across different plant locations.
• Strategic thinker capable of implementing advanced manufacturing solutions (like MES or IBP integration) while maintaining operational stability.

Our client is one of India's most respected and fastest-growing manufacturing organizations, recognized for its operational precision, supply chain efficiency, and long-term value creation. With a strong focus on Industry 4.0 and technology-led transformation.

• Full ownership of the SAP Manufacturing landscape in a high-growth, tech-forward enterprise.
• Opportunity to shape digital manufacturing strategy impacting core production and supply chain efficiency on a global scale

Skills Required