MustHaves (even stricter than SD role):Srong SAP MM and PP experienceMaterial ManagementProduction PlanningSAP implementation background:S/4HANA preferredECC acceptableCandidate must already know how to manage it in the system Manufacturing expertise is critical:Discrete manufacturing experience strongly preferredProcess manufacturing (chemical/pharma) is acceptable only if candidate can adapt quicklyCandidates with no manufacturing background were explicitly flagged as a poor fit