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SAP MM/WM Specialist

SAP
Johannesburg – Gauteng – South Africa

SAP MM/WM Specialist
Salary: Around R1.2m per annum, with flexibility for the right candidate
Area: Vanderbijlpark
Type: Onsite, Permanent
 
Role Summary
A leading manufacturing business is looking for an experienced SAP MM/WM Specialist to join its SAP Centre of Excellence. This is a hands-on specialist role for someone who knows SAP Materials Management and Warehouse Management deeply, enjoys solving business-critical system issues, and can work closely with users, vendors, technical teams, and senior stakeholders.
 
You will take ownership of the SAP MM/WM environment, support key procurement and materials management processes, drive improvements, manage system changes, and help the business get more value from SAP.
 
Key Tech
    • SAP MM
    • SAP WM
    • SAP configuration
    • SAP integrations
    • SAP support and change management
    • Procurement and materials management systems
    • Technical specifications and system enhancements
 
Responsibilities
    • Own and support the SAP MM/WM environment across materials management, warehouse management, procurement, and related processes
    • Act as the SAP MM/WM subject matter expert for the business
    • Support SAP users and resolve system issues within agreed service levels
    • Identify system bottlenecks and drive practical solutions
    • Manage SAP maintenance, enhancements, configuration, testing, and implementation work
    • Translate business needs into clear technical specifications
    • Manage change requests, demand requests, priorities, and order book items
    • Work with business stakeholders to understand requirements and improve processes
    • Communicate system changes clearly to users and affected teams
    • Deliver training and guidance to SAP MM users
    • Support cross-module integrations and related peripheral systems
    • Work with third-party vendors, including reviewing quotations and managing approvals
    • Maintain documentation and improve the SAP solutions knowledge base
    • Ensure solutions are fit for purpose, reusable, maintainable, and delivered with minimal rework
    • Support audit, legal, regulatory, and governance requirements
    • Participate in local and global SAP forums, initiatives, and improvement projects
    • Keep up to date with SAP trends, best practice, and relevant cloud-based services
    • Reduce operational risk and support cost-effective SAP delivery
    • Provide on-call or call-out support when required
    • Build strong relationships with users, technical teams, vendors, and leadership
 
Requirements
    • Degree in Computer Science or a relevant qualification
    • NQF 7 qualification such as HND, BTech, M-Diploma, or similar
    • SAP MM and/or SAP WM experience in a complex business environment
    • Strong SAP configuration and implementation experience
    • Experience supporting SAP users and resolving business-critical system issues
    • Ability to develop technical specifications for enhancements and new developments
    • Good understanding of procurement, materials management, and warehouse processes
    • Experience with SAP integrations and related business systems
    • Strong service delivery mindset with the ability to meet agreed service levels
    • Experience managing change requests, demand, priorities, and stakeholder expectations
    • SAP certification would be advantageous
    • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
    • Able to engage with users at all levels, from operational teams to senior management
    • Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
    • Structured, organised, and able to manage competing priorities
    • Confident working under pressure
    • Good presentation, facilitation, and training skills
    • Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills
    • Proactive, accountable, and comfortable taking ownership
    • Able to work independently and as part of a team
    • Passionate about technology, improvement, and delivering reliable business solutions
 
Apply Now
This is a strong opportunity for a SAP MM/WM Specialist who wants to take ownership of a critical SAP environment within a large-scale manufacturing operation. Apply now or send your CV for a confidential discussion.