SAP PP/ MM- Manufacturing SME
BristleconeRole SummaryWe are looking for a Consultant to drive large, complex SAP S4HANA pursuits for manufacturing clients across the U.S. The candidate will own solutioning end-to-end " from opportunity qualification through proposal, demo, and deal closure " bringing deep functional and technical credibility in SAP Manufacturing, Asset Management, and MES integration, along with the business acumen to dr
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ive valueROI conversations and build multi-year transformation roadmaps at the CXO level.Key Responsibilities:Lead presales for large SAP S4HANA Public and Private Cloud deals (manufacturing-heavy accounts), owning the solution narrative from RFPRFI response through final client presentation.Design and present ECC-to-S4HANA migration approaches (brownfield, Bluefield, greenfield) tailored to client landscape and business drivers.Architect solutions spanning SAP PPQMPM, Asset Management (EAM), and MESshop-floor integration (SAP ME, Digital Manufacturing Cloud, or third-party MES).Drive value engineering: build business cases, ROI models, and TCO comparisons that quantify benefits of S4HANA transformation.Create and present multi-year digital transformation roadmaps aligned to client manufacturing and operations strategy.Lead and mentor cross-functional presales teams (functional consultants, solution architects, pricingcommercial) across large deal pursuits.Own and manage deal pursuits of significant size (typically $5M+ TCV), coordinating with sales, delivery, and partner (SAP) teams.Deliver executive-level demos, workshops, and design-thinking sessions to CXO and plantoperations stakeholders.Partner with SAP and hyperscaler alliance teams to align solution positioning and co-sell opportunities.Stay current on the SAP product roadmap (S4HANA Cloud, BTP, AIGenAI capabilities) and incorporate relevant innovations into presales strategy.Must-Have SkillsStrong SAP Manufacturing domain expertise (DiscreteProcessRepetitive manufacturing, PP, PP-PI, QM).Hands-on SAP S4HANA knowledge (functional andor technical) with proven presales or implementation exposure.SAP Asset Management EAM (PM module) skills.MES integration experience - SAP-MES interfaces, shop-floor connectivity, Industry 4.0IIoT concepts.Demonstrated experience architecting or advising on ECC to S4HANA migration approaches and tools (SUMDMO, SAP Readiness Check, Fit-to-Standard).Strong value-selling ROI and business case development skills.Roadmap creation and digital transformation strategy experience for manufacturing clients.Track record of leading presales for large, complex deals (multi-tower, multi-year) and managing pursuit teams.Excellent CXO-level communication, storytelling, and proposalRFP writing skills.Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, Business, or a related field (MBA a plus).Good to HaveSAP certifications in S4HANA Manufacturing, PMEAM, or related modules.Exposure to SAP Digital Manufacturing Cloud (DMC), SAP Asset Intelligence Network (AIN), or SAP BTPAI use cases.Prior experience with a Tier-1 SI, SAP itself, or a specialist SAP consulting firm.SAP AI skills Joule.Experience working on discrete manufacturing, automotive, industrial equipment, or process industry accounts.About Bristlecone:Bristlecone is the industry's largest pure-play supply chain service provider.As the trusted partner for AI-first supply chain transformations, we specialize in empowering customers with tech-enabled solutions for planning, sourcing, and fulfillment. Through our consulting, platforms, and supply chain build and enablement expertise, we help Global 2000 organizations in the life sciences, retail, consumer goods, manufacturing, and high-tech industries drive visibility, resiliency, and efficiency across their supply chain.Guided by a consulting-led approach, we serve as strategic partners to customers throughout their supply chain transformation journey. With comprehensive advisory and implementation capabilities, we offer high-value consulting spanning doma