Required Key Skill,
12+ years of hands-on SAP PP and QM configuration experience, including at least 2 full-cycle implementations.
Strong understanding of discrete and/or process manufacturing processes; experience in battery, semiconductor, electronics, or automotive manufacturing strongly preferred.
Proficiency in SAP PP: MRP, capacity planning, BOM/routing management, production orders, and repetitive manufacturing.
Proficiency in SAP QM: inspection planning, quality notifications, in-process/incoming/outgoing inspection, and sampling procedures.
Experience integrating PP/QM with MM, SD, and MES/shop floor systems.
Solid understanding of SAP S/4HANA (preferred) or ECC PP/QM.
Ability to write functional specifications and collaborate effectively with technical (ABAP) teams.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Experience working directly with manufacturing and quality stakeholders in a plant/production environment.
Bachelor's degree in engineering, Supply Chain, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Preferred qualifications
SAP S/4HANA Manufacturing certification.
Experience with battery cell/module/pack manufacturing processes.
Familiarity with SAP Digital Manufacturing Cloud (DMC), MES integration, or Manufacturing Execution Systems.
Experience with SAP QM in regulated or highly quality-controlled environments (automotive, aerospace, energy storage).
Knowledge of SAP PP-PI (Process Industries) for chemical/materials processes.
Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI) and production scale-up.
PALNAR, the trade name of Palayekar Companies Inc. founded in 1997, delivers global software and technology services. Headquartered in Cranbury, New Jersey - United States, with operations in India (Noida and Goa), PALNAR provides software consulting, development, IT Support service and ongoing technology support worldwide.