Principal SAP PP/QM Business Analyst

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Role: Principal SAP PP QM Business Analyst

Exp: 10 to 15 Years

Location: Pune (Client location)

Notice Period: Immediate Joiners preferred

Shift: General shift

The Principal SAP PP QM Business Analyst is a senior-level functional expert responsible for leading solution design, process optimization, and configuration across Production Planning and Quality Management. This role requires deep hands-on experience with SAP PP and QM modules, strong manufacturing domain knowledge, and the ability to partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and IT leadership to deliver scalable enterprise solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Production Planning (PP) Functional Leadership
• Lead end-to-end SAP PP process design covering:
• Demand Management
• MPS/MRP
• Bill of Materials (BOM) & Routing setup
• Production Orders & Process Orders
• Capacity Planning & Scheduling
• Shop Floor Execution
• Conduct workshops to gather manufacturing requirements and translate them into SAP configurations.
• Optimize production workflows and align SAP capabilities with operational goals
• Quality Management (QM) Functional Expertise
• Lead design and configuration of SAP QM processes:
• Quality Planning (Inspection Plans, MICs)
• Quality Inspection (Incoming, In-Process, Final)
• Quality Notifications & Defect Recording
• Results Recording & Usage Decisions
• Certificates of Analysis (COA)
• Ensure strong alignment between Production, QC, and Supplier Quality processes.
• Cross-Functional Integration

Work closely with:

• SAP MM for procurement quality, material postings, and batch management
• SAP WM/EWM for inspection lot handling and warehouse integration
• SAP SD for quality-related delivery processes
• SAP PM for equipment calibration or quality impact
• SAP FI/CO for cost allocations, variances & reporting
• Ensure end-to-end process continuity across production, quality, and supply chain.
• Solution Delivery & Enhancements
• Configure SAP PP/QM components, master data objects (BOM, Routing, Work Centers), and inspection plans.
• Create functional specifications for WRICEF (Workflows, Reports, Interfaces, Enhancements, Forms).
• Lead testing cycles (Unit, SIT, UAT), defect resolution, and cutover support.
• Drive S/4HANA migration or optimization initiatives when applicable.
• Production Support & Continuous Improvement
• Provide Tier-3 support for complex production and quality issues.
• Troubleshoot MRP exceptions, scheduling issues, inspection lot failures, and quality notifications.
• Implement continuous improvements to enhance production efficiency and product quality.
• Monitor system performance and ensure compliance with regulatory/industry standards (FDA, ISO, GMP if applicable).

Required Qualifications

• 1014 years of experience as an SAP PP/QM functional consultant or Business Analyst.
• Deep hands-on configuration experience in both PP and QM modules
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes (discrete, process, or repetitive).
• Experience with SAP ECC and/or SAP S/4HANA.
• Experience with MRP, capacity planning, inspection lots, results recording, and notifications.
• Proven ability to gather requirements and translate into SAP functional designs