SAP PP/QM Consultant (French speaking)

Job Title: SAP Production Execution/Quality Management/PPDS Consultant

Location: Hoboken, Belgium

Contract: Start ASAP - Initial contract until end of 2025 (extension into 2026)

Onsite Requirement: 3 days/week

Availability: 80% possible

Travel: 10-20%, with increased travel around go-lives

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced SAP consultant with strong expertise across Production Execution (PE), Quality Management (QM), and Production Planning & Detailed Scheduling (PPDS). You will play a key role in delivering end-to-end SAP implementations within a complex, international manufacturing environment. The position is essential to supporting digital transformation initiatives and ensuring robust, integrated processes across production and adjacent business domains.

Department Overview

The Information Systems organization delivers and manages a global portfolio of IT services across all technology layers, including infrastructure, end-user services, applications, data, and digital solutions.

Project Scope

Primary Functional Focus Areas

• SAP Production Execution (PE): Deep expertise in manufacturing execution processes, shop floor integration, workflow design; EWM integration experience preferred.
• SAP Quality Management (QM): Strong background in QM with integration to LIMS platforms such as Labvantage.
• PPDS: Proficiency in production planning and detailed scheduling within manufacturing environments; ability to align planning and execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support complete SAP implementation cycles: fit-gap analysis, system configuration, functional design documentation, training, UAT, data preparation/migration, go-live support, and end-user documentation.
• Ensure seamless integration with logistics, controlling, procurement, and other cross-functional domains.
• Drive detailed and aligned process design in cooperation with other production team members.
• Work within both custom-built and template-based SAP system landscapes.
• Provide structured communication and stakeholder alignment across domains.
• Engage proactively with international, multidisciplinary teams.
• Greenfield implementation experience is considered an asset.

Technical Requirements

• Demonstrated experience with SAP PE, QM, and PPDS in a manufacturing company.
• Proven experience with SAP cross-domain integration (Logistics, Controlling, Procurement).
• Familiarity with Labvantage or other LIMS integration; EWM integration preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot and debug SAP is an advantage.

Non-Technical Requirements

• Ability to work effectively in an international, multicultural environment.
• Positive, proactive mindset and strong stakeholder engagement skills.
• Resilience under pressure and adaptability to shifting priorities.
• Strong communication and alignment capabilities.

Methodology & Certification

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
• SAP certifications are an advantage, but practical experience is prioritized

Language Requirements

• Fluent in English and French.