MRP and Inventory Management in SAP

• Basic understanding of inventory management concepts
• Familiarity with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems
• No prior SAP experience required, but helpful

Audience

• Warehouse leaders
• Inventory analysts
• Warehouse assistants
• Supply chain and logistics professionals

MRP (Material Requirements Planning) and Inventory Management in SAP are key components of efficient supply chain operations. These modules help organizations plan, control, and optimize materials and inventory levels, ensuring smooth production and distribution.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level warehouse and inventory management professionals who wish to efficiently use SAP MRP and Inventory Management modules to improve materials planning, stock control, and inventory reporting.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand key MRP concepts and planning processes in SAP.
• Configure and manage MRP parameters for optimized material planning.
• Handle inventory movements, stock control, and material tracking in SAP.
• Generate and analyze SAP inventory reports for better decision-making.
• Manage consignment stock and blocked materials efficiently.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Lots of exercises and practice.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Introduction to MRP and Inventory Management in SAP

• Overview of SAP ERP and its integration
• Introduction to the MM and MRP modules
• Key concepts of materials planning and inventory control

MRP Key Concepts and Planning Processes

• What is MRP? How does it impact material planning?
• Types of MRP and their applications
• MRP calculation logic and data dependencies

Configuring MRP in SAP

• Defining planning parameters (lead times, order sizes, planning types)
• Material master data setup for MRP
• Running MRP and interpreting the results

MRP Adjustment and Exception Handling

• Identifying and resolving planning issues
• Adjusting MRP parameters to optimize planning
• Strategies for managing supply chain disruptions

Inventory Management in SAP

• Goods receipt and inventory updates
• Inventory valuation methods
• Types of inventory (raw materials, semi-finished, finished goods)

Stock Control and Material Movements

• Tracking stock movements between warehouses
• Real-time inventory monitoring
• Handling blocked and non-conforming materials

Cycle Counting and Physical Inventory Adjustments

• Conducting cycle counts and stock corrections
• Ensuring SAP records align with actual stock levels
• Automating inventory reconciliation

Consignment Stock Management

• Understanding consignment stock in SAP
• Managing supplier-owned materials in company warehouses
• Processing consignment transactions in SAP

Generating and Analyzing Inventory Reports

• Using SAP reports for inventory analysis
• Customizing reports for business insights
• Decision-making based on inventory data

Summary and Next Steps