Senior SAP Manufacturing Consultant

Location:

Dublin 24 (D24WA02) – Ireland

Salary:

Competitive

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

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Other Industries & Skills:

Finance, Banking & Insurance Legal

Advertiser:

SAP

Job ID:

132818744

Posted On:

01 April 2026

We help the world run better

At SAP, we keep it simple: you bring your best to us, and we’ll bring out the best in you. We’re builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce, and we need your unique talents to help shape what’s next. The work is challenging – but it matters. You’ll find a place where you can be yourself, prioritize your wellbeing, and truly belong. What’s in it for you? Constant learning, skill growth, great benefits, and a team that wants you to grow and succeed. 

 

What you bring  

Education 

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-Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing), Supply Chain Management, Information Systems, or related field
-MBA or Master’s degree in Operations Management, Engineering Management, or related discipline preferred
-SAP Certification in Production Planning and Manufacturing (PP) or Quality Management (QM)
-Additional certifications such as PMP, Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, or APICS CPIM are advantageous 
 

Experience 

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-Minimum 8-10 years of SAP consulting experience with at least 5-7 years focused on SAP Manufacturing (PP/QM/PM)
-Led or played key roles in 3+ full lifecycle SAP Manufacturing implementations from blueprint through hypercare
-Experience across multiple manufacturing environments (discrete, process, repetitive) and industry verticals
-Demonstrated success in client-facing roles with ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships 
 

Technical Certifications 

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-SAP Certified Application Associate or Professional – SAP Production Planning and Manufacturing (PP)
-SAP S/4HANA Manufacturing certification preferred
-SAP Quality Management (QM) or Plant Maintenance (PM) certification is a plus
 

Preferred Qualifications 

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-Experience with SAP Digital Manufacturing, SAP ME, or integration with third-party MES platforms (Siemens Opcenter, Rockwell FactoryTalk, AVEVA MES)
-SAP S/4HANA Cloud or Private Cloud Edition implementation experience
-Knowledge of complementary modules: Advanced Planning (PP/DS, IBP), Extended Warehouse Management (EWM), Batch Management
-Pre-sales experience including RFP response, solution demonstrations, and proof-of-concept development
-Published thought leadership (whitepapers, blogs, case studies) or speaking engagements at industry conferences (SAP Sapphire, ISM, SME)
 

Key Competencies & Attributes

Professional Skills

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-Strategic thinking with ability to connect manufacturing technology solutions to operational excellence and business outcomes
-Exceptional communication skills: ability to present complex manufacturing concepts to technical and non-technical audiences, facilitate workshops, and author executive-level documentation
-Analytical and data-driven decision making leveraging KPIs (OEE, cycle time, yield, scrap rates) and manufacturing analytics
-Problem-solving mindset with ability to navigate ambiguous situations and develop pragmatic solutions
 

Personal Attributes

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-Collaborative leadership style with emphasis on team empowerment, knowledge sharing, and cross-functional collaboration
-High adaptability and learning agility to navigate diverse manufacturing environments and rapidly changing client requirements
-Client-focused mindset with commitment to delivering value, building trust, and fostering long-term partnerships
-Continuous improvement orientation aligned with lean manufacturing principles and operational excellence
 

What you’ll build 

The Senior SAP Manufacturing Consultant serves as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert responsible for leading SAP Manufacturing implementations and optimization initiatives for enterprise clients. This role combines deep expertise in SAP Production Planning (PP), Quality Management (QM), and Plant Maintenance (EAM) with strategic consulting capabilities to design, implement, and optimize end-to-end manufacturing solutions. The position requires strong client engagement skills, the ability to translate complex business requirements into scalable SAP solutions, and leadership in driving digital transformation across discrete, process, and repetitive manufacturing environments. 

Primary Responsibilities

-Lead Manufacturing Implementations:
 Direct full lifecycle SAP Manufacturing implementations including blueprint design, configuration, testing, cutover, and hypercare support across PP, QM, and PM modules
-Solution Architecture & Design:
 Architect comprehensive manufacturing solutions integrating production planning, shop floor execution, quality management, and maintenance processes with SAP S/4HANA and complementary modules (MM, SD, WM, CO)
-Business Process Optimization:
 Analyze current-state manufacturing processes, identify improvement opportunities, and design future-state solutions leveraging SAP best practices and industry standards
-Client Relationship Management:
 Serve as primary point of contact for manufacturing workstream, managing stakeholder expectations, conducting workshops, and ensuring alignment between business objectives and technical delivery
-Team Leadership & Mentorship:
Guide project teams including junior consultants and offshore resources, provide knowledge transfer, and build organizational capability in SAP Manufacturing  
 

SAP Manufacturing Expertise Required 

Core SAP Manufacturing Competencies

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-Production Planning (PP):
 Comprehensive knowledge of production orders, process orders, repetitive manufacturing, master data (BOMs, routings, work centers), MRP, capacity planning, and production execution
-Discrete & Process Manufacturing:
 Expertise in both discrete manufacturing (production orders, shop floor control) and process manufacturing (process orders, recipes, batch management) scenarios
-Quality Management (QM):
 Proficiency in quality planning, inspection processing, quality notifications, certificates, and integration with production processes
-Plant Maintenance (PM):
 Understanding of preventive maintenance, work orders, equipment master data, and integration with production operations
-Manufacturing Execution:
Knowledge of shop floor control, confirmations, goods movements, backflushing, and integration with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)  
 

Technical Skills

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-SAP PP/QM/PM configuration and customizing across organizational structures, master data, planning strategies, order types, and control parameters
-Integration design with SAP MM (procurement, inventory management), SD (sales order-driven production), CO (product costing, variance analysis), and WM/EWM (warehouse operations)
-Experience with SAP S/4HANA Manufacturing features including embedded PP/DS, Manufacturing Insights, and Fiori apps for production planning and execution
-Data migration methodologies using LSMW, SAP Data Services, or Migration Cockpit for master data and transactional data conversion
-Understanding of SAP Digital Manufacturing, SAP ME (Manufacturing Execution), and integration patterns with third-party MES systems 
 

Industry Knowledge 

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-Deep understanding of manufacturing operations across industries (automotive, consumer products, high-tech, life sciences, chemicals, industrial machinery)
-Knowledge of manufacturing methodologies including lean manufacturing, just-in-time (JIT), kanban, make-to-stock (MTS), make-to-order (MTO), and engineer-to-order (ETO)
-Familiarity with regulatory compliance requirements (FDA, GMP, ISO standards) and quality management practices
-Understanding of Industry 4.0 concepts, IoT integration, and smart manufacturing trends 
 

Consulting Competencies 

Client Management 

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-Proven ability to engage with senior manufacturing leadership (VP Operations, Plant Managers, Production Managers) and influence strategic decision-making
-Expertise in facilitating requirements workshops, conducting fit-gap analysis, and translating business needs into functional specifications
-Change management capabilities including training program design, user adoption strategies, and organizational readiness assessment
-Project governance including steering committee management, status reporting, and escalation resolution 
 

Solution Design 

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-End-to-end solution architecture spanning SAP PP, QM, PM, and integration with ERP core modules and third-party manufacturing systems
-Business process reengineering using Lean Six Sigma or similar methodologies to

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