SAP PLM Consultant

Job Title: SAP PLM Consultant Recipe Management (FMCG)

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced SAP PLM Consultant with strong Recipe Management experience to support and deliver FMCG / Food & Beverage projects. The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise in SAP PLM, Recipe Development, Specification Management, and integration with core SAP modules to support product lifecycle processes from ideation to commercialization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support SAP PLM implementations and enhancements with a focus on Recipe Management in FMCG environments.
• Manage end-to-end recipe development, formulation, versioning, and change management.
• Configure and support Specification Management (raw materials, semi-finished, finished goods).
• Work closely with R&D, Quality, Regulatory, and Production teams to translate business requirements into SAP PLM solutions.
• Support product lifecycle processes including innovation, reformulation, commercialization, and phase-out.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, labeling, and quality standards.
• Coordinate testing (unit, integration, UAT), defect resolution, and production support.
• Prepare functional specifications, configuration documents, and user training materials.
• Support data migration and master data governance related to recipes and specifications.

Required Functional Skills

• Strong hands-on experience in SAP PLM Recipe Management.
• Expertise in:
• Recipe Development & Formula Management
• Bill of Materials (BOM) for recipes
• Specification Management
• Change Management (ECM)
• Product Lifecycle processes
• Experience working in FMCG / Food & Beverage industry is mandatory.

SAP Integration Knowledge

• Integration with SAP PP, QM, MM, SD.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, batch management, and quality inspections.
• Knowledge of labeling, allergens, nutritional values, and compliance processes (good to have).

Technical & Tools (Good to Have)

• SAP S/4HANA PLM experience
• SAP EHS or Regulatory Compliance exposure
• Experience with data migration tools and LSMW / Migration Cockpit

Experience & Qualifications

• 4-8 years of overall SAP experience.
• 4 years of relevant experience in SAP PLM with Recipe Management.
• At least one end-to-end implementation in FMCG / Food industry.
• Bachelors degree in engineering, Food Technology, or related field.

Soft Skills

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to work with cross-functional global teams.
• Client-facing experience and problem-solving mindset.