Application Lead

Project Role : Application Lead
Project Role Description : Lead the effort to design, build and configure applications, acting as the primary point of contact.
Must have skills : SAP MM Inventory Management
Good to have skills : NA
Minimum 5 year(s) of experience is required
Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education
Summary:
As an Application Lead, you will lead the effort to design, build, and configure applications, acting as the primary point of contact. You will be responsible for managing the team and ensuring successful project delivery. Your typical day will involve collaborating with multiple teams, making key decisions, and providing solutions to problems for your immediate team and across multiple teams.

Roles & Responsibilities:
A. Expertise in Product Allocations - efficiently allocating stock to meet production and sales demands while minimizing excess inventory.
B. Retail client experience is must. Streamlining procurement processes to ensure timely and cost-effective acquisition of materials.
C. Lead the design, build, and configuration of SAP MM Materials Management applications, ensuring adherence to best practices and standards.
D. Act as the primary point of contact for the project, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality solutions.
E. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members, ensuring adherence to project timelines and quality standards.
F. Develop and maintain project documentation, including design documents, test plans, and user manuals.
G. Stay updated with the latest advancements in SAP MM Materials Management, integrating innovative approaches for sustained competitive advantage.
H. Conduct workshops and training sessions for end-users and key stakeholders.
I. Perform system integration testing, user acceptance testing, and support during post-implementation phases.
J. Provide ongoing support, troubleshooting, and resolution of issues related to SAP MM module.
K. Stay updated with the latest SAP MM trends, technologies, and updates, and assess their impact on the organization.
L. Mentor and coach junior consultants in the team and contribute to their professional development.
M. Configure and customize the SAP MM module to meet the specific client requirements. This includes setting up master data, procurement processes, pricing procedures, inventory management, and logistics execution.
N. Design and implement streamlined procurement processes within SAP MM, including purchase requisition, purchase order processing, RFQ (Request for Quotation), and contract management. Ensure compliance with procurement policies and regulations.
O. Oversee inventory management activities such as goods receipt, goods issue, stock transfer, and physical inventory counts. Optimize inventory levels to meet operational needs while minimizing carrying costs and stockouts.
P. Work closely with cross-functional teams including procurement, logistics, finance, and IT to integrate SAP MM with other modules and business processes. Collaborate on projects to enhance overall supply chain efficiency and effectiveness.

Professional & Technical Skills:
A. Must Have Skills: Proficiency in SAP MM Inventory Management
B. Proficiency in SAP MM functionalities including procurement, inventory management, and logistics execution.

Additional Information:
A. The candidate should have a minimum of 7.5 years of experience in SAP MM Inventory Management
B. This position is based at our Bengaluru office
C. A 15-year full-time education is required

15 years full time education

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