Functional Lead - SAP MM

SAP MM

Date published Oct 04 2026

Location

BANGALORE / India

Job category Technology & Engineering

Work model Hybrid

Job Summary

This hybrid role focuses on demand and order management using SAP MM and integrated modules to design robust functional solutions that optimize inventory visibility and purchasing efficiency. The Functional Lead will configure and enhance processes spanning goods movement output and release strategies and Microsoft Copilot Studio enabled workflows to support data driven decision making and operational excellence across global business units.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Solution Design & Configuration

• Lead solution design and configuration for Automotive Parts and Supply Chain processes.

• Conduct business process workshops fit-gap analysis and solution blueprint activities.

• Organizational Structure

• Plant & Location Setup

• Material Master Data

• Inventory Management

• Procurement & Purchasing

• Purchase Approval Workflows

• Sales & Distribution

• Stock Transfer Orders (STO)

• Intercompany Processes

• Logistics Execution

• Pricing & Rebate Management

• Financial Integration

• Interfaces and Integrations

• Ensure adherence to SAP best practices and Automotive industry standards.

• Business Process Analysis

• Analyze existing supply chain and Aftersales processes.

• Identify automation and optimization opportunities.

• Translate complex business requirements into scalable SAP solutions.

• Recommend process improvements to enhance operational efficiency inventory visibility customer service and profitability.

• Requirements Gathering & Documentation

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to capture and document requirements.

• Business Requirement Documents (BRD)

• Functional Design Documents (FDD)

• Functional Specifications

• Process Flow Diagrams

• Test Scripts

• Training Materials

• User Guides and SOPs

• Work closely with technical teams to ensure successful delivery solutions.

• SAP Project Delivery

• Requirement Gathering

• Blueprinting

• Solution Design

• Configuration

• Development Support

• SIT & UAT

• Data Migration

• Cutover Activities

• Go-Live Support

• Hypercare

• Support SAP S/4HANA transformation and automotive modernization initiatives.

• Integration & Technical Support

• Perform root cause analysis and troubleshoot production issues.

• Collaborate with ABAP and integration teams to resolve complex business issues.

• OEM Systems

• Syncron

• SAP Integration Suite

• Dell Boomi

• Azure Integration Services

• Payment Platforms

• Third-Party Logistics Providers

• Testing & Quality Assurance

• Unit Testing

• System Integration Testing (SIT)

• User Acceptance Testing (UAT)

• Ensure delivered solutions meet functional and business requirements.

• User Enablement & Support

• Deliver end-user and key-user training.

• Prepare knowledge transfer and process documentation.

• Provide L2/L3 support for supply chain and aftersales applications.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and solution enhancements.

• Required Experience

• Functional Expertise

• Minimum 5+ years of SAP Supply Chain consulting experience preferably in Automotive Parts Operations or Automotive Aftersales environments.

• SAP MM

• SAP SD

• SAP IS-Auto/VSS

• SAP S/4HANA

• Automotive Domain Knowledge

• Parts Procurement

• Inventory Management

• Warehouse Operations

• Automotive Aftersales

• Dealer Operations

• Intercompany Processes

• Pricing & Margins

• Demand Planning & Replenishment

• SAP EWM (Preferred)

• Inbound Processing

• Outbound Processing

• Picking & Packing

• Putaway Strategies

• Warehouse Monitoring

• Handling Units

• RF Transactions

• Inventory & Cycle Counting

• EWM Integration with MM and SD

• Technical & Techno-Functional Skills

• Strong debugging and troubleshooting capability.

• Ability to analyze ABAP logic and collaborate with development teams.

• User Exits

• BAdIs

• Enhancements

• IDocs

• APIs

• Web Services

• Adobe Forms

• Smart Forms

• SQL Queries

• Data Migration

• Interface Monitoring

• Data Validation

• Cross-Functional Knowledge

• SAP MM

• SAP SD

• SAP FI/CO

• SAP FSCM

• SAP Business Partner

• SAP EWM (preferred)

• SAP Integration Suite

• SAP S/4HANA

• Project Experience

• Minimum 2–3 end-to-end SAP implementations rollouts or transformation projects.

• Strong experience in SAP S/4HANA programs.

• Familiarity with Agile delivery methodologies.

• Knowledge of SAP Activate methodology.

• Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science Information Technology Engineering Supply Chain or related discipline.

• SAP Certification(s) in MM SD S/4HANA IS-Auto or related modules preferred.

• Competencies

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

• Strong stakeholder management capability

• Customer-centric mindset

• Effective communication and presentation skills

• Strong ownership and accountability

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Team player with mentoring and coaching capabilities

• Continuous improvement and learning mindset

• Design and optimize end to end demand management processes that connect order intake planning and fulfillment using SAP MM and integrated modules to support reliable product availability and customer satisfaction.

• Configure SAP MM master data and related structures to ensure accurate material vendor and purchasing information that enables consistent downstream processing and reliable reporting across business functions.

• Develop and refine SAP purchasing workflows spanning requisitions orders and approvals to streamline procurement activities while maintaining strong compliance with organizational policies and audit requirements.

• Manage goods receipt and goods issue scenarios in SAP to ensure timely postings accurate stock updates and smooth integration with inventory management and financial processes for operational stability.

• Implement and maintain SAP MM special procurements such as consignment and subcontracting to support diverse sourcing models that align with business objectives and supply chain resilience.

• Monitor and enhance SAP inventory management processes to reduce stock discrepancies improve cycle counting effectiveness and support continuous improvement through reliable data and analytics.

• Configure SAP output strategies for purchasing and logistics documents to ensure precise communication with suppliers and internal stakeholders and to support traceable documentation flows.

• Apply SAP release strategies for purchasing and related approvals to enforce segmented authorization controls that balance operational speed with risk management and governance.

• Integrate SAP MM with SAP EWM SD FICO to enable seamless data flow between warehousing sales and finance functions thereby reducing manual interventions and improving end to end visibility.

• Leverage Microsoft Copilot Studio to design intelligent assistants and guided workflows that simplify complex SAP demand and order management tasks and increase user productivity and adoption.

• Use machine learning approaches with available enterprise data to identify demand patterns forecast requirements and support proactive purchasing and inventory decisions that reduce stockouts and excess inventory.

• Collaborate with cross functional stakeholders in demand management order management and supply chain operations to translate business needs into configurable SAP solutions that deliver measurable outcomes.

• Document functional designs test scenarios and process changes in a clear and structured manner to support knowledge transfer training and sustainable operations in the hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate strong hands on experience in SAP MM including purchasing master data inventory management special procurements and goods movement processes supporting enterprise scale operations.
• Show proven expertise in integrating SAP MM with SAP EWM SD and FICO to create cohesive process flows that connect logistics sales and finance activities for accurate transactional and reporting outcomes.
• Exhibit practical capability in configuring SAP output and release strategies to support controlled communication and approvals across purchasing and logistics documents within complex organizational structures.
• Display applied knowledge of Microsoft Copilot Studio in building supportive tools and process aids that enhance SAP driven demand and order management workflows and improve user experience.
• Apply working experience in machine learning concepts and demand forecasting to support data informed decisions in order planning replenishment and inventory optimization within the given industry domain.
• Possess solid domain understanding of order and demand management processes over five to eight years of experience ensuring the ability to design fit for purpose solutions.