At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead SAP manufacturing solutions and guide clients through complex transformations.
- Company: Join Birchman Solutions, a respected SAP consultancy with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Flexible remote work, professional growth, and opportunities to lead major projects.
- Other info: Mentor junior consultants and enjoy a supportive team environment.
- Why this job: Shape innovative solutions and make a real impact in the manufacturing sector.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in SAP manufacturing with strong skills in PP and QM.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
Location: Flexible remote / hybrid — onsite work may be required
Overview
Birchman Solutions Limited is seeking an experienced SAP Senior Manufacturing Consultant / Lead with strong expertise across core manufacturing processes and SAP S/4HANA. This role will play a key part in delivering high‑quality manufacturing solutions, guiding clients through complex production, planning, and shop‑floor transformations, and leading functional workstreams from initial design through to deployment.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and implementation of SAP manufacturing solutions, including areas such as Production Planning, Manufacturing Execution, and Quality Management within S/4HANA
- Conduct detailed requirement analysis and translate business needs into scalable, future‑ready system designs
- Facilitate client workshops, solution walkthroughs, and functional decision‑making sessions
- Oversee configuration, testing, and integration activities across manufacturing and connected modules
- Collaborate with technical teams to ensure seamless end‑to‑end process alignment
- Drive key S/4HANA project activities, including fit‑to‑standard analysis, process optimisation, and deployment planning
- Mentor and guide junior consultants, promoting quality, consistency, and knowledge sharing
- Support cutover preparation, data migration, and post‑go‑live stabilisation
- Build strong and trusted relationships with client stakeholders, advising on best practices and solution options
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years hands‑on experience in SAP manufacturing, with strong capability across PP, QM, and related production processes
- Proven experience delivering full lifecycle SAP S/4HANA implementations
- Strong understanding of end‑to‑end manufacturing and supply chain processes within S/4HANA
- Ability to lead solution design, workshops, and client engagement activities
- Deep knowledge of configuration, testing, and documentation within relevant modules
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Experience mentoring team members or leading functional workstreams
Nice to Have
- Experience with related modules such as MM, EWM, or PM
- Consulting background with exposure to multiple industries
- Familiarity with Agile or hybrid delivery approaches
- Understanding of SAP Fiori apps relevant to manufacturing and production
Culture and Growth
You will join a collaborative and supportive team that values expertise, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement. The role offers opportunities to lead major S/4HANA projects, shape solution strategy, and grow your technical and leadership capabilities within a respected SAP consultancy.
SAP Senior Manufacturing Consultant/Lead in Bracknell employer: Birchman Group Ltd.
Birchman Solutions Limited is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and supportive work culture, where expertise and knowledge sharing are highly valued. With flexible remote and hybrid working options, employees enjoy a healthy work-life balance while having the opportunity to lead significant S/4HANA projects and enhance their technical and leadership skills in a respected SAP consultancy environment.
