Manufacturing Operations AU SME - SAP

About the role

The Manufacturing Operations AU Subject Matter Expert (SME) will provide functional expertise and business process knowledge for the ANZ SAP S/4 implementation, working closely with the Stream Lead, project team and business stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Provide Manufacturing Operations domain SME input across design, build and deployment.
• Document and validate current‑state processes, business requirements and pain points.
• Support future‑state process and solution design aligned to SAP S/4.
• Participate in workshops and design discussions, reviewing and validating proposed changes.
• Assist with issue and risk management, including escalation when required.
• Contribute to testing activities such as scenario input, execution support and defect triage.
• Support change and readiness activities, including process documentation, training inputs and communications.
• Maintain strong stakeholder relationships and provide regular updates to the Stream Lead.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience in process improvement, project or transformation initiatives.
• Proven ability to document requirements and translate business needs into practical solutions.
• Experience supporting workshops, testing, training and implementation activities.
• Comfortable working in a changing environment with competing priorities.
• Willingness to travel on a routine basis.

Required skills

• SAP/ERP implementation experience (advantageous).
• Knowledge of SAP S/4.
• Strong functional knowledge of Manufacturing Operations.