SAP PPQM Consultant (S4HANA)

Location: Tokyo Japan
Work Model: Hybrid (Combination of On-site and Remote Work)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Language Requirement: Japanese Proficiency (Mandatory)
Experience Required: 68 years SAP PP/QM consulting experience
SAP Experience: SAP S/4HANA / ECC Experience Preferred

Join a leading organization driving digital transformation through SAP solutions across manufacturing and quality management processes. This role offers the opportunity to work on enterprise-scale SAP PP and QM implementations collaborate with global stakeholders and contribute to business-critical production and quality initiatives. If you are passionate about optimizing manufacturing operations and quality processes while leveraging your SAP expertise and Japanese language skills this role provides an excellent platform for career growth.

• Work on large-scale SAP S/4HANA and ECC transformation projects.

• Gain exposure to global manufacturing and quality management processes.

• Collaborate with international clients and cross-functional teams.

• Play a key role in production planning and quality assurance initiatives.

• Expand your expertise across SAP PP QM and integrated SAP modules.

• Competitive compensation benefits and long-term career growth opportunities.

• Plan and execute SAP PP and QM implementation enhancement and support activities.

• Analyze business requirements and provide effective SAP solutions.

• Conduct blueprint workshops AS-IS studies and gap analysis sessions.

• Configure SAP PP and QM modules according to business requirements.

• Create workshop presentations process flow diagrams and solution documentation.

• Develop Process Definition Documents (PDD/BDD) and Business Process Procedures (BPP).

• Configure and support:

  • QM in Procurement

  • Source Inspection

  • Vendor Evaluation and Vendor Selection

  • Incoming In-Process and Outgoing Quality Inspections

  • Certificate of Analysis

  • Quality Notifications

  • Statistical Process Control (SPC)

  • Test Equipment Management

  • Auditing

  • Batch Management

  • Production Planning Processes

• Integrate PP and QM with SAP MM WM PM SD and external systems such as LIMS.

• Participate in unit testing integration testing upgrade testing and post-go-live support.

• Prepare user manuals training documentation and test scripts.

• Collaborate with onsite teams and provide regular project status updates.

• 68 years of SAP PP and QM consulting experience.

• 23 years of functional domain experience in manufacturing production or quality management.

• Strong hands-on SAP PP and QM configuration experience.

• Experience with SAP ECC 6.0 and above; S/4HANA experience is highly preferred.

• Expertise in:

  • Production Planning (PP)

  • Quality Management (QM)

  • Vendor Evaluation and Source Inspection

  • Quality Control and Notifications

  • Test Equipment Management

  • Statistical Process Control (SPC)

  • Batch Management

  • Certificate of Analysis

  • Auditing Processes

• Experience integrating QM with WM PP PM MM and SD modules.

• Knowledge of LIMS integrations.

• Strong documentation workshop facilitation and stakeholder management skills.

• Experience with testing upgrades and SAP implementation methodologies.

• Japanese language proficiency is mandatory.

• SAP Certification in QM PP or PLM.

• SAP Solution Manager experience.

• Experience with Document Management System (DMS).

• Experience with Engineering Change Management.

• Team leadership experience.

• BE MCA or equivalent qualification.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Opportunity to work on global SAP transformation projects.

• Hybrid working environment.

• Professional development and certification support.

• Collaborative and multicultural work culture.

• Long-term career growth opportunities.

Our client is a global technology-driven organization committed to operational excellence and innovation. By leveraging advanced SAP solutions they help organizations optimize manufacturing quality and business processes while providing employees with opportunities to work on impactful transformation initiatives.

I look forward to receiving your application! Once submitted we will review it and consider your fit against other candidates in the process. We strive to ensure an efficient process though there may occasionally be delays.

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