SAP MM / Master Data Functional Consultant

• Practice SAP

• Technologies SAP Technology Jobs

• Location Tokyo, Japan

• Type Contract

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
 

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