Ref: #75753
SAP MM / Master Data Functional Consultant
SAP S/4 HANA MM / Master Data Functional Consultant- Japanese speaker
Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced SAP S/4HANA MM / Master Data Functional Consultant to support a major SAP transformation project.
The successful candidate will work as part of the SAP functional consulting team, helping to define and deliver the S/4HANA solution, perform system configuration, and present solutions and recommendations to the client.
This role requires strong functional knowledge of SAP Materials Management (MM), with a particular focus on Master Data, including Material Master, Bill of Materials (BOM), and Vendor Master data.
Japanese language proficiency is essential. Bilingual Japanese/English candidates are preferred, although Japanese-speaking candidates with limited English capability may also be considered. English-only candidates will not be considered.
Key Responsibilities
- Work as an SAP MM Functional Consultant within an SAP S/4HANA implementation project.
- Define and design SAP S/4HANA MM solutions based on business and client requirements.
- Gather and analyse business requirements and translate them into functional specifications.
- Configure and customise SAP MM functionality within the S/4HANA environment.
- Support Master Data design, management and configuration, particularly:
- Material Master
- Bill of Materials (BOM)
- Vendor Master / Business Partner Master
- Participate in functional design workshops and client discussions.
- Prepare and deliver presentations to clients, explaining proposed solutions and system functionality.
- Collaborate with other SAP functional and technical teams to ensure successful solution integration.
- Support functional testing, issue resolution and implementation activities.
Required Skills & Experience
- Strong hands-on experience as an SAP MM Functional Consultant.
- Experience with SAP S/4HANA implementations or transformation projects.
- Good understanding of SAP MM processes and configuration.
- Strong knowledge of SAP Master Data, particularly Material Master, BOM and Vendor Master.
- Experience in functional solution design and system configuration.
- Ability to communicate with business stakeholders and present functional solutions to clients.
- Previous experience working within a consulting or large-scale SAP implementation environment is advantageous.
Language Requirements
- Japanese: Native or business-fluent proficiency (essential).
- English: Business-level proficiency preferred.
- Japanese-only candidates will be considered.
- English-only candidates will NOT be considered.
Location & Working Arrangements
- Candidates can be based in Tokyo, elsewhere in Japan, or overseas.
- Remote working arrangements are acceptable.
- Candidates must be able to work Japan Standard Time (JST), or within approximately 2–3 hours of the Japanese time zone.
Contract Details
Location: Japan (Tokyo or Remote) / Overseas candidates considered
Working Hours: Japan Standard Time (JST), or within 2–3 hours of JST
Type: Contract
Contract Duration: 6+ Months
Language Requirements: Japanese (Native/Business Fluent) and English (Business Level preferred)
Contact: shakeel.safdar@next-ventures.com