Solution Engineer, Supply Chain

The Solution Engineer – Supply Chain will be responsible for the functional configuration, technical specifications, and implementation of SAP-based supply chain solutions. This position supports procurement, planning, inventory, quality management, and inter-company logistics in a global SAP ECC AFS environment. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in SAP MM, PP, QM, and IM modules, along with experience integrating with external systems and supporting cloud-based planning tools. This role will work closely with business users, the Solution Architect – Supply Chain, and other development teams to deliver stable and scalable business solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Support global SAP supply chain solution implementations across procurement, subcontracting, planning, and inventory management processes

Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather and analyze functional requirements that align with business goals

Conduct fit-gap analysis and propose practical solutions aligned with global standards and integration frameworks

Prepare and maintain detailed functional specification documents

Configure SAP MM, PP, QM, and IM modules based on approved business requirements

Implement solutions for procurement planning, inbound goods handling, production order planning, and inter-plant logistics

Integrate SAP ECC with external systems , supporting real-time and batch-based data exchanges

Monitor system interfaces, background jobs, short dumps, and batch processes related to supply chain activities

Support testing activities (unit, integration, UAT) and help ensure seamless production deployments

Document all work clearly and assist with user training and post-go-live support

Coordinate testing cycles and maintain adherence to GIT’s solution manger and documentation protocols

Respond to service requests efficiently and provide timely communication to end users

Follow prescribed Solution Manager processes and maintain complete documentation lifecycle (CC, FS)

Leverage and deploy Generative AI-assisted data analytics and apply logical constructs to custom programming steps to design efficient, scalable business solutions with minimal reliance on development resources

Area of Focus

SAP ECC AFS MM, PP, QM, IM configuration

Procurement: PO lifecycle, subcontracting, vendor portal integration

Planning: MRP, procurement planning, demand/supply planning

Quality Management: inbound quality checks, inspection lots

Inventory: movement types, stock monitoring, inter-plant transfers

Production order planning and integration with material availability

Integration with SAP IBP demand planning system and other modules of SAP

ABAP-related debugging, enhancements, and collaboration with developers

Custom reporting and lifecycle-driven enhancements

System monitoring, performance optimization, and batch processing

Design, architect and enhance supply chain business processes

Qualifications

Education

Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Preferred: Postgraduate education or certification in SAP Supply Chain modules

Experience

Minimum 1 full lifecycle SAP implementation in supply chain functional areas

5+ years of hands-on experience in SAP MM, PP, QM, and IM process design and configuration

Experience with procurement, production, inventory, demand planning, and subcontracting processes

Exposure to MRP logic, exception handling, and planning execution

Experience integrating SAP with cloud-based tools like SAP IBP or APO (preferred)

Demonstrated ability in troubleshooting, problem-solving, and functional debugging

Designed and architected solutions to support Procure-to-Pay (P2P) business processes, including integration of SAP systems with internal and external applications

Familiarity with ABAP-based enhancements and collaboration with development teams

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills