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Why Choose SAP MM: Materials Management for Procurement and Inventory Control Training Course?

The SAP MM: Materials Management for Procurement and Inventory Control Training Course is designed to equip professionals with the expertise required to streamline materials management in an increasingly complex business environment. Materials management plays a pivotal role in optimizing supply chain performance, reducing procurement costs, and improving inventory accuracy. With SAP MM, businesses can integrate procurement, inventory control, and vendor management into one cohesive system, enabling smoother operations and better decision-making.

This course dives deep into SAP MM as part of the larger SAP ERP ecosystem, focusing on its core functionalities and how it interconnects with other modules like Finance, Sales, and Production. Whether you're involved in material planning, purchasing, or inventory management, this course provides the knowledge to optimize processes across the entire procure-to-pay (P2P) cycle, from vendor evaluation and material requirements planning to goods receipt and invoice verification.

By participating in practical demonstrations and real-world case studies, you will gain hands-on experience with SAP MM, empowering you to apply these tools in real-world scenarios. You will learn how to configure SAP MM processes to optimize your organization’s procurement strategies, improve supplier collaboration, and enhance inventory control for better supply chain visibility.

What are the Goals?

By the end of this SAP MM: Materials Management for Procurement and Inventory Control Training Course, participants will be able to:

  • Comprehend the key functionalities of SAP MM within SAP ERP and S/4HANA.
  • Manage the entire procurement cycle, from requisition to invoice processing.
  • Configure and maintain critical master data (material master, vendor master, and purchasing records).
  • Efficiently perform inventory management tasks, including stock transfers and physical inventories.
  • Integrate SAP MM with other SAP modules such as FICO, SD, and PP for seamless supply chain visibility.
  • Utilize SAP reporting tools to make informed procurement decisions.
  • Apply industry best practices in materials management to reduce costs and enhance operational efficiency.

Who is this Training Course for?

This training course is ideal for professionals involved in procurement, supply chain, and inventory management. Specifically, it will benefit:

  • Procurement and supply chain managers
  • Inventory controllers and warehouse supervisors
  • SAP functional consultants and MM specialists
  • Business analysts and ERP project team members
  • Professionals in purchasing, logistics, and vendor management roles

How will this Training Course be Presented?

This SAP MM: Materials Management for Procurement and Inventory Control Training Course combines various teaching methodologies to ensure maximum engagement and knowledge retention. The course will incorporate lecture-led sessions, interactive group discussions, and practical hands-on exercises that simulate real-world scenarios.

The content will be delivered in the following format:

  • Interactive lectures to explain core concepts.
  • Group discussions for sharing experiences and solutions.
  • Real-life case studies to demonstrate the application of SAP MM.
  • Hands-on exercises for configuring and optimizing SAP MM processes.

By the end of the course, participants will have a comprehensive understanding of how SAP MM can drive efficiency in procurement and inventory management across diverse industries.

The Course Content

  • Role of SAP MM in the enterprise supply chain
  • Understanding integration with other SAP modules (FI, SD, PP)
  • The organizational structure in SAP MM: company code, plant, storage location, and purchasing organization
  • Master data management: materials, vendors, and purchasing info records
  • Practical demonstration: navigating the SAP MM environment
  • The Procure-to-Pay (P2P) lifecycle in SAP MM
  • Purchase requisition and purchase order management
  • Source determination and vendor selection
  • Outline agreements and contracts with suppliers
  • Automatic purchase order creation and workflow approvals
  • Case study: optimizing the purchasing process in a manufacturing firm
  • Goods receipt, goods issue, and stock transfers
  • Material valuation and movement types
  • Batch management and serial number tracking
  • Physical inventory procedures and cycle counting
  • Integration of inventory management with financial postings
  • Workshop: inventory reconciliation using SAP transactions
  • Three-way match process: PO, GR, and invoice
  • Invoice verification and automatic posting
  • Handling discrepancies and credit memos
  • Reporting and analytics in SAP MM (stock overview, vendor evaluation, purchasing reports)
  • Using SAP Fiori and embedded analytics for procurement performance monitoring
  • Exercise: resolving invoice variances in SAP MM
  • Advanced procurement strategies and automation
  • Vendor evaluation and performance scoring
  • Procurement cost optimization and supplier collaboration
  • Integration with SAP Ariba and S/4HANA innovations
  • Case study: building an efficient procurement and inventory control strategy
  • Group presentation: designing a digital materials management model

Certificate

  • AZTech Certificate of Completion for delegates who attend and complete the training course

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