SAP Solution Analyst (PP, QM)

Manufacturing is Ather's core capability. You will be instrumental in building the digital backbone that directly controls and optimizes our production environment. You will be the Key designer responsible for configuring and streamlining complex manufacturing processes, ensuring peak efficiency, resource optimization, and strict quality control on the shop floor. Your designs will create the crucial digital link synchronizing the high-speed flow of materials with actual production execution.

YOU'LL BE OUR: SAP S/4 HANA PP/QM Consultant

YOU'LL BE BASED AT: IBC Knowledge Park, Bengaluru

YOU'LL BE ALIGNED WITH: Senior Manager, ERP product & system

YOU'LL BE A MEMBER OF: ERP product & system

What you'll do at Ather

● Planning & Demand: Lead configuration of demand management, planning strategies

(MTS/MTO), and execute/monitor MRP Live for component availability.

● Scheduling & Capacity: Design and implement Production Scheduling and Capacity Leveling

solutions, leveraging embedded PP/DS knowledge for resource optimization.

● Shop Floor Control & MES: Configure core production master data and manage the full

production order lifecycle. Define data exchange standards and interfaces for MES integration.

● Manufacturing Models: Implement discrete manufacturing models (repetitive manufacturing

knowledge is a plus).

● Quality Planning: Lead configuration of all core QM master data

● Quality Execution: Manage inspection lot creation (GR, In-Process, Final), results recording, and

usage decision processes.

● Cross-Module Integration: Manage critical integration points between PP/QM and other

modules: Controlling (CO), MM, SD, and WM/EWM for material staging.

● Custom Development: Author detailed functional specifications (RICEFW) for custom

reports/interfaces (BAPI/BADI/IDoc/OData), collaborating with ABAP developers.

● Expert Support: Provide expert-level production support by troubleshooting complex issues

related to production orders, staging, inspection lots, and cost settlement.

● Testing & Documentation: Lead SIT/UAT for end-to-end scenarios and develop comprehensive

configuration/training documentation.

Here's what we're looking for

● PP/QM Mastery: Deep configuration experience across all core PP and QM areas, including

MRP parameters, Production Master Data, and Inspection/Notification processing.

● Advanced Manufacturing: Expertise in discrete manufacturing, Rework Order management,

Batch determination, and KANBAN methodology.

● Process Analysis & Design: Proven ability to map complex manufacturing and quality

processes to SAP S/4HANA standards. Must be comfortable leading workshops and writing

detailed functional specifications (BADI, Exit, Enhancement Spots).

● S/4HANA Context: Familiarity with the S/4HANA roadmap, including MRP Live, pMRP,

embedded FMEA, and the use of relevant Fiori apps for both PP and QM.

● Integration Expertise: Strong understanding of PP/QM integration with MM, CO, SD, and

WM/EWM, and proficiency in integration methods (IDoc, OData, Proxies).

● Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of the SAP technical framework. Knowledge of

ABAP debugging in the PP/QM landscape for analysis and troubleshooting.

What you bring to Ather

● Experience: 6+ years of hands-on experience as an SAP PP/QM Functional Consultant with

PP as the primary focus in at least one full-cycle S/4 HANA implementation.

● Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, IT, Engineering, or related field.

● Soft Skills: Excellent communication and analytical skills with the ability to translate business

requirements into technical solutions.

● Official SAP Certification in S/4HANA Production Planning or Quality Management (Added

advantage)

● Hands-on experience with embedded Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS) or

SAP IBP is advantageous, though not mandatory.

● Proven experience integrating SAP PP with external MES/Shop Floor control systems.