SAP Supply chain and AI automation specialist - Chicago​, IL (Hybrid ​)

[Praveen Jayathi]

Job title: SAP Supply chain and AI automation specialist

Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid )

Required skills & competencies

Competency area What we need
SAP lot traceability Hands-on experience with SAP batch management, FEFO,
shelf-life settings, and batch where-used reports in
MM/PP/QM/WM. Familiarity with GS1 traceability standards.
SAP MRP & demand planning Proven ability to configure and optimise MRP in SAP S/4HANA
— reorder points, safety stock, lot sizing, MRP types. SAP IBP
or APO experience is a strong advantage.

SAP modules Functional expertise across at minimum three of: MM, PP, QM,
WM/EWM, SD. Food or FMCG manufacturing experience
required.

Microsoft Copilot Studio Ability to design and build custom copilots, topics, actions, and
Power Automate flows. Experience connecting copilots to
external systems via APIs.

Power Platform Proficiency in Power Automate, Power BI, and Dataverse.
Experience using SAP connectors within the Power Platform
ecosystem.

API & integration Working knowledge of OData APIs, REST, and SAP BTP or
equivalent integration middleware for connecting SAP to
external applications.

Food manufacturing domain Understanding of food safety regulations, allergen management,
traceability requirements (FSMA, HACCP), and production
scheduling in an FMCG environment.

Stakeholder communication Able to present complex SAP and AI topics clearly to non-
technical business users. Experience facilitating workshops and
delivering live system demonstrations.

Desirable (not essential)

• SAP Certified Application Associate in MM, PP, or QM.
• Microsoft Power Platform Functional Consultant certification (PL-200) or Copilot Studio
certification.
• Experience with Azure AI Services, Azure OpenAI, or Generative AI integration within Power
Platform.
• Familiarity with GS1 digital link standards and barcode/RFID-based traceability systems.
• Prior experience delivering SAP transformation projects in a food, beverage, or nutraceutical
business.