Application Specialist: MM

As an SAP MM (Materials Management) Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in optimising the procurement and materials management processes within the organisation. Leveraging your expertise in SAP MM modules, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and maintain SAP MM solutions that streamline purchasing, inventory management, and material planning activities.

This will be for a 12-month contract based in Johannesburg.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the implementation and configuration of SAP MM modules, including procurement, inventory management, and material valuation.
• Customise SAP MM functionalities to align with specific business requirements and optimise materials management processes.

• Design and implement procurement strategies using SAP MM, including purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and vendor evaluation.
• Collaborate with procurement teams to streamline vendor selection, negotiation, and contract management processes.

• Optimise inventory levels and warehouse operations using SAP MM functionalities, including inventory planning, stock transfers, and goods receipt/issue processes.
• Integrate SAP MM with warehouse management systems (WMS) to ensure seamless material flow and accurate inventory tracking.

• Maintain and update material master data in SAP MM, ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and compliance with organisational standards.
• Develop processes and controls to govern material master data creation, modification, and retirement.

• Generate reports and analytics using SAP MM data to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), track procurement spend, analyse inventory turnover, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Develop dashboards and visualisation tools to provide stakeholders with actionable insights into materials management performance.

• Provide training and support to end-users on SAP MM functionalities, processes, and best practices.
• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) and point of contact for troubleshooting, issue resolution, and system enhancements related to SAP MM.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Information Systems, or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Extensive experience (5+ years) in SAP MM implementation, configuration, and support, with a focus on procurement, inventory management, and material valuation.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes, including purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and vendor management.
• Proficiency in SAP MM modules and integration with other SAP modules (e.g., SAP SD, SAP PP).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally and interact with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
• Certification in SAP MM modules is highly desirable (e.g., SAP Certified Application Associate – Procurement with SAP ERP 6.0).

Please send your updated CV to jjoubert@welovesalt.com so that we can set up a time to discuss this further!

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