What are the responsibilities and job description for the SAP Consultant - Quota Arrangements, Master Data & MRP Readiness position at Aptino, Inc.?
Job Title: SAP Consultant - Quota Arrangements, Master Data & MRP Readiness
MRP Readiness & Quota Arrangement (QA) Enablement engagement:
Objective
Support the client’s Readiness Phase by improving MRP transactional health, strengthening master data integrity, and building source determination capabilities, with an accelerated focus on Quota Arrangements (QA). The goal is to establish governance, operating discipline, and foundational knowledge to enable successful QA deployment in the Transformation Phase.
Key Responsibilities
- Establish data governance frameworks and daily/weekly operating rhythms to ensure clean and reliable master and transactional data
- Define best practices for transaction closure (POs, PRs, PIRs) to support stable MRP runs
- Design and implement MRP job monitoring, error resolution workflows, and escalation protocols
- Define and track KPIs for MRP stability and transactional health
- Support MRP configuration alignment and educate teams on SAP source determination logic
- Provide guidance on sourcing tools including Source Lists, PIRs, Contracts, Scheduling Agreements, and QA
- Deliver training sessions for M&OPS and Procurement teams on planning levers and master data
- Enable use of strategic sourcing tools (Tiered Pricing, OTIF, negotiation frameworks)
- Support digital enablement for visibility and cross-functional collaboration
Quota Arrangements (QA) Focus
- Conduct training on QA concepts and integration with sourcing elements
- Demonstrate business-relevant QA use cases and setup options
- Identify applicable scenarios and define configuration requirements
- Develop a qualified list of materials, plants, and suppliers for QA rollout
- Establish QA governance, maintenance best practices, and pre-flight checklist
Workshops & Deliverables
- Facilitate a 4-hour hands-on QA workshop with the EP Catalyst team
- Deliver Project Charter, readiness assessment, and Phase 1 close-out review
- Align on next steps, resourcing model, and transition into Transformation Phase