Manager SAP MM

What we do:

GMG is a global well-being company retailing, distributing and manufacturing a portfolio of leading international and home-grown brands across sport, everyday goods, health and beauty, properties and logistics sectors. Under the ownership and management of the Baker family for over 45 years, GMG is a valued partner of choice for the world's most successful and respected brands in the well-being sector. Working across the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia, GMG has introduced more than 120 brands across 12 countries. These include notable home-grown brands such as Sun & Sand Sports, Dropkick, Supercare Pharmacy, Farm Fresh, Klassic, and international brands like Nike, Columbia, Converse, Timberland, Vans, Mama Sita's, and McCain.

What will you do:

The SAP MM Manager plays a key leadership role in the implementation, enhancement, and support of SAP S/4HANA solutions focused on Materials Management and integrated supply chain processes. This role is instrumental in driving digital transformation, leading end-to-end projects, and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver best-in-class solutions aligned with organizational goals. The ideal candidate will bring deep SAP functional expertise, strong project management skills, and the ability to lead teams through complex implementations.

Responsibilities:

Project Delivery:

• Lead the end-to-end implementation and deployment of SAP MM modules in S/4HANA environments.

• Conduct workshops and gather business requirements across sourcing, procurement, logistics, warehousing, and manufacturing functions.

• Manage solution design, development, configuration, testing, and deployment for SAP MM and related modules (EWM, TM, PP, SD).

• Perform gap analysis and ensure alignment with business objectives.

Solution Design & Roadmap:

• Develop and maintain the SAP MM solution roadmap in line with corporate strategy.

• Leverage experience in EWM/TM/PP/SD to design scalable, integrated solutions.

• Advise on best practices for procurement, inventory management, and vendor management processes in S/4HANA.

Ecosystem Understanding & Integration:

• Assess current-state architecture and design TO-BE processes for SAP S/4HANA.

• Integrate SAP with third-party systems and ensure smooth data flow across platforms.

• Evaluate risks and develop mitigation strategies for system implementation.

SAP HANA Solution Development & Deployment:

• Lead development activities, testing cycles, and cutover strategies.

• Oversee go-live support and transition to steady-state operations.

• Ensure system performance, user training, and issue resolution post-deployment.

Innovation & Knowledge Management:

• Drive continuous improvement and innovation across SAP MM processes.

• Design and deliver internal training programs for capability building.

• Promote cross-skilling within the team and mentor junior consultants.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Build strong relationships with internal business units, external vendors, and implementation partners.

• Translate business needs into technology solutions and ensure stakeholder satisfaction.

• Provide strategic input to senior leadership on SAP transformation initiatives.

Technical Competencies:

- Experience for S4HANA functionalities: EWM/TM/PP/SD/MM

- SAP S/4 HANA Solution in Industry like Manufacturing /CPG/Retail

- Expeience with SAP Integration with Third-Party Systems.

- Strong analytical and writing skills to build viewpoints on industry trends

• Deep functional knowledge in SAP MM and working knowledge in SAP EWM, TM, PP, SD.

• 4–6 full-cycle SAP project implementations with a focus on S/4HANA.

• Experience with SAP integrations (e.g., middleware, third-party apps).

• Strong understanding of supply chain domains: logistics, warehousing, procurement, sales, and manufacturing.

- Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills

Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum 7years of SAP MM experience, with at least 4 years in a managerial or lead role.

• Hands-on experience with S/4HANA implementations in manufacturing, retail, or CPG sectors.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Supply Chain, or a related field.

• Master’s Degree (MBA or equivalent) is an added advantage.