We are seeking an experienced SAP Vendor Warranty Management Specialist with a strong background in Aerospace & Defense (A&D) and MRO operations . The role focuses on enabling organizations to effectively manage vendor warranties for aircraft, engines, and components using ECC. The consultant will design solutions that ensure warranty-covered repairs, vendor recoveries, and compliance with aviation / defense regulations , supporting both operational readiness and cost optimization.
Key Responsibilities
Solution Design & Configuration
- Configure vendor warranty master data for aircraft parts, LRUs (line-replaceable units), rotables, and engines.
- Link warranty terms to equipment masters, serialized parts, procurement contracts, and NATO part numbers .
- Embed warranty checks within EAM / MRO processes : maintenance notifications, shop repair orders, service entry sheets, and depot-level overhaul activities.
- Enable warranty coverage validation at the time of work order creation, goods issue, or service confirmation.
Warranty Enforcement in MRO
Automate warranty eligibility determination during shop visits.Manage warranty recoveries from vendors (no-charge repairs, replacement parts, or financial settlement).Integration
Integrate warranty data into procurement contracts and ensure flow-down to suppliers / vendors.Work with Engineering, Procurement, and Maintenance teams to capture warranty conditions at source and enforce them during operational use.Analytics & Reporting
Deliver dashboards for active vs. expired vendor warranties across fleets and bases.Track vendor performance (response time, recovery value, repeated failures).Enable cost avoidance analysis for warranty recoveries (spares, engine shop repairs, depot costs).Required Skills & Experience
5+ years SAP experience , with at least 2-3 years in Vendor Warranty, SAP EAM / PM, and MRO operations .Strong knowledge of :SAP EAM / PM (equipment masters, serialized tracking, maintenance orders).
SAP MM / Procurement (contracts, POs, vendor master).Warranty object modeling for aerospace parts & assemblies.Hands-on experience in aircraft / engine / component warranty processes within MRO programs.Familiarity with S / 4HANA innovations (Fiori warranty apps, embedded analytics).Exposure to defense compliance (traceability, auditability, NATO stock / part numbers).Candidate should have expertise in following areas (MC-4 or SME level).Master Warranty definition pertaining to Technical Objects.Calendar-Based & Performance-Based Warranty Alerts.Customer / Vendor Contracts, and Over & Above agreements.Different Warranty Types Repair, Replacement, Etc.Warranty Claims Processing leading to Vendor Invoicing and Customer Billing.Should be able to lead design discussions with client SMEs and other stakeholders.Should have experience writing detailed Design / Build documents within the Workstreams.Configuration Rationale Documents.Functional Specifications.Test Scripts, etcNice to Have
Experience with SAP iMRO (Aerospace & Defense Add-on) for warranty & repair.Prior work on OEM / depot-level repair programsExperience with supplier collaboration platforms for warranty adjudication.
