SAP S/4HANA Workstream Lead MRP & P2F (Plan-to-fulfill)

Vaco
$140,000.00 - $170,000.00 / yr
United States, North Carolina, Cary
Jul 23, 2025
POSITION DESCRIPTION Job Title:SAP S/4HANA Workstream Lead - MRP & Plan-to-Fulfill (P2F) Reports To:Director of Business Applications & Reporting Date:June 2025 Location:USA JOB SUMMARY: A global organization is undertaking a major enterprise transformation to replace multiple legacy ERP systems and processes with a unified SAP S/4HANA platform and standardized global business operations. TheSAP S/4HANA Workstream Lead - MRP & Plan-to-Fulfill (P2F)will be a key member of the IT Business Applications team, responsible for leading the successful implementation of manufacturing, inventory, and MRP processes within the SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud environment. This role involves close collaboration with the SAP implementation partner and stakeholders across R&D engineering, manufacturing, and service functions to plan, execute, and support the ERP rollout. Post-implementation, the role ensures users are proficient, efficient, and aligned with standardized processes and best practices. This position plays a critical role in enabling global scalability and operational excellence by working with cross-functional teams across all company locations to understand current operations and guide the transition to harmonized ERP processes. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Business Understanding:Develop in-depth knowledge of the organization's manufacturing, R&D engineering, inventory, and service operations. Project Planning:Collaborate with implementation partners and business users during discovery, preparation, and exploration phases to review deliverables, participate in workshops, validate processes, resolve issues, and finalize scope. System Implementation:Support system configuration, data migration, deployment across dev/test/prod environments, testing, user training, and go-live activities. Post-Go-Live Support:Provide ongoing support for SAP users, conduct process health checks, troubleshoot issues, and ensure adoption of standardized workflows and system benefits. Process Optimization:Analyze current business processes and identify opportunities for improvement using SAP S/4HANA and AI-driven capabilities. Plan-to-Fulfill Alignment:Work closely with manufacturing, R&D, and service teams to ensure inventory, MRP, and related processes are aligned with SAP standards and best practices. Project Services:Support teams managing service projects using the SAP Project System (PS) module. REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Business Administration, or Finance Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing, plan-to-fulfill, and MRP processes within a multinational organization At least 3 years of experience implementing plan-to-fulfill processes in SAP S/4HANA, including the Public Cloud edition Advanced expertise in SAP Material Requirements Planning (MRP) Foundational knowledge of related SAP modules: Production Planning (PP), Materials Management (MM), Sales & Distribution (SD), Advanced Planning (PP/DS), Warehouse Management (WM), Quality Management (QM), Controlling (CO), Project System (PS), Finance (FI), and Fiori apps Proven hands-on experience in SAP S/4HANA configuration and implementation Experience supporting users in process improvement and operational management using SAP Strong understanding of supply chain and manufacturing operations PREFERRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE: SAP S/4HANA Certification Multilingual fluency (German, Portuguese, Norwegian, or other languages) Experience in the metal or chemical manufacturing industries Comfortable working with distributed, multicultural, and multilingual teams Self-motivated and adaptable in fast-paced, evolving environments Capable of mentoring and coaching peers Strong relationship-building, facilitation, project management, and problem-solving skills CORE COMPETENCIES: Change Management:Embraces and leads change effectively, inspiring others to adapt and evolve. Communication:Communicates clearly and appropriately for various audiences; ensures mutual understanding. Customer Focus:Prioritizes the needs and expectations of internal and external stakeholders. Team Collaboration:Fosters a cooperative and inclusive team environment. Results Orientation:Maintains accountability for deliverables and strives for high performance. TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: International and domestic travel is expected at 30-60% during the initial implementation phase, with ongoing travel at 10-15%. Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. 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