SAP MM Functional Consultant

Foundation Building Materials (FBM) is a leading North American distributor of building materials focused on meeting and exceeding the needs of local construction trades with best-in-class products and services. Based in California, FBM has more than 6,000 employees in more than 300 locations the U.S. and Canada. FBM’s core values – safety first, a focus on customers and team members, honesty and integrity – form the foundation for an outstanding customer experience that is recognized across the industry.

FBM Benefits

• A friendly and supportive work environment
• Competitive pay and incentives
• For full-time employees, benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, and 401(k) plans.
• Career growth opportunities

Compensation:

• Base: $125,000 - $150,000
• Bonus: 10% Target Bonus
• Total Compensation (Base Bonus): The successful candidate could reasonably expect a Total Compensation Package in the range of $125,000 - $165,000 per year

Position Overview
FBM is seeking an experienced SAP MM Functional Consultant to join our IT team. This individual will lead the design, implementation, enhancement, and support of SAP Materials Management (MM) solutions, with a focus on procurement, inventory management, and manufacturing integration. The consultant will also play a critical role in enabling seamless integration between MM and other SAP modules such as SD, FICO, PP, and WM.
The ideal candidate will bring 5-7 years of hands-on SAP MM experience, a deep understanding of manufacturing processes, and expertise in SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud solutions (preferred). The consultant will be responsible for optimizing procurement and inventory workflows, ensuring alignment with SAP best practices, and driving operational efficiency across the enterprise.

In this role, the consultant will:

• Develop and implement scalable SAP MM solutions to address FBM’s procurement and manufacturing needs.
• Lead full-cycle implementations, from requirements gathering to go-live and post-implementation support.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless system integration and effective process optimization.
• Drive enhancements in inventory management, purchase order processing, supplier collaboration, and material requirements planning (MRP).

This role is ideal for a professional with a strong background in SAP MM configurations, a proven track record of successful implementations, and a passion for leveraging technology to improve operational and supply chain performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Configure and implement SAP MM solutions for:
• Procurement processes: Streamline and manage purchase requisitions, purchase orders, vendor management, and source-to-pay (S2P) workflows to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement.
• Inventory management: Design and configure solutions for goods receipts, goods issues, stock transfers, inventory reconciliations, consignment stock management, and batch management. Ensure accurate tracking and valuation of inventory in alignment with company policies and SAP best practices.
• Material Requirements Planning (MRP): Configure planning runs, forecasting algorithms, and replenishment strategies, incorporating safety stock, reorder points, and lead time calculations to optimize inventory levels.
• Logistics Invoice Verification (LIV): Enable efficient processing of vendor invoices, handling discrepancies in invoice matching (2-way/3-way matching), automating tax calculations, and ensuring proper integration with FICO for financial postings.
• Vendor evaluation: Implement and maintain supplier evaluation criteria, incorporating metrics such as quality, delivery performance, and cost, to ensure optimal supplier collaboration.
• Design and configure SAP MM integration with other modules:
• SD: Align inventory availability and procurement processes with sales and order fulfillment to improve customer satisfaction.
• FICO: Integrate financial postings related to inventory valuation, material movements, and vendor payments.
• PP: Ensure seamless material availability for production planning, covering raw materials, semi-finished goods, and finished goods.
• WM: Integrate warehouse management processes to enhance stock management, picking, and storage location accuracy.
• Outsourced manufacturing support: Configure and manage subcontracting processes, including issuing materials to subcontractors, tracking work-in-progress inventory, and reconciling finished goods receipts with subcontracting purchase orders.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document business requirements. Translate functional requirements into effective SAP configurations and solutions tailored to the business needs.
• Testing and validation: Lead testing phases, including unit testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing (UAT), ensuring all configurations meet operational standards.
• End-user training and support: Provide comprehensive training and documentation to enable users to effectively manage inventory, purchasing, and LIV processes within SAP MM.
• Localization requirements: Configure tax settings, regional compliance requirements, and pricing procedures to align with global and regional procurement regulations.
• Procurement process optimization: Implement solutions for catalog management, automatic sourcing, and supplier collaboration, enhancing procurement efficiency and supplier relationships.
• Enhance inventory visibility and control: Develop and configure advanced reporting tools, such as inventory aging, stock availability, valuation reports, and purchase order tracking, using SAP standard reports and custom queries.
• Master data management: Maintain accurate and up-to-date master data for materials, vendors, pricing conditions, and procurement hierarchies to ensure data integrity and system reliability.
• Performance optimization: Monitor system performance, implement upgrades and patches, and fine-tune configurations to ensure the SAP MM module operates at optimal efficiency.
• Troubleshooting and support: Identify, analyze, and resolve issues related to procurement, inventory, LIV, and integration workflows. Provide expert-level support to minimize downtime and improve operational effectiveness.
• Stay informed on SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud advancements: Proactively recommend and implement innovative solutions to enhance procurement and inventory functionalities, keeping FBM at the forefront of technology-driven efficiencies.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Expertise in SAP MM configuration for procurement and inventory management processes.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing and supply chain processes.
• Hands-on experience in inter-module integrations, including SD, FICO, PP, and WM.
• Familiarity with SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud solutions is a significant plus.
• Proficiency in material valuation, split valuation, and batch management.
• Solid understanding of MRP strategies, stock transport orders, and subcontracting processes.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex business requirements.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and meet project deadlines.

Education/Experience/Training

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of hands-on experience with SAP MM implementations and support.
• Proven expertise in SAP MM configurations and integration with other modules.
• SAP certification in MM or S/4HANA is preferred but not required.

Personal Qualities

• A strong work ethic with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Intellectual curiosity and a willingness to learn and embrace challenges.
• A positive attitude and adaptability to change.
• Proactive and self-motivated with excellent time management skills.

Environment and Physical Requirements

• Primarily office-based, utilizing standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and printers.
• May require occasional travel to FBM locations across North America.
• Reasonable accommodations can be made for individuals with disabilities.

Foundation Building Materials is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including those with disabilities. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws, we ensure reasonable accommodations are provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job. If you require an accommodation during the application process or while employed, please contact Human Resources for assistance.

Foundation Building Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and inclusion and are dedicated to creating a workplace where all employees feel respected and empowered. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability status, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Salary : $125,000 - $165,000