About the Position

SAP EHS Consultant

Date published: Sep 18, 2026

Location: Bhubaneswar / India

Job category: Technology & Engineering

Work model: Hybrid

This hybrid role is for a Functional Lead specializing in SAP Product Safety, SAP Environment Management, and SAP PLM with a strong background in Health and Safety and Industrial Manufacturing Production Planning and Control. The role focuses on designing secure and compliant product and environmental solutions using SAP, enabling safer operations, better regulatory adherence, and improved efficiency for global customers.

Responsibilities

Drive end-to-end design of SAP Product Safety processes to ensure safe handling of materials and products while supporting global regulatory compliance for manufacturing operations.
Configure and optimize SAP Environment Management components to track emissions, incidents, and compliance metrics so that environmental performance is continuously monitored and improved.
Translate complex Health and Safety requirements into SAP-based solutions that help prevent incidents, reduce risk, and support a strong safety culture across industrial production sites.
Collaborate with production planning and control teams to integrate SAP PLM with planning processes so that product data, recipes, and change information stay synchronized and reliable.
Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders, including operations, quality, and compliance teams, to gather requirements and provide clear SAP-based solutions that address key business challenges.
Guide the creation and maintenance of product safety data, including specifications, hazard data, and labels within SAP, to ensure accurate and timely information is available for all products.
Develop functional specifications and partner with technical teams to build, test, and deploy enhancements in SAP Product Safety, SAP Environment Management, and SAP PLM that improve usability and performance.
Perform system testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing for SAP EHS and PLM solutions to ensure stable releases and minimal disruption to day-to-day operations.
Provide expert support for incident resolution and problem management in SAP Product Safety and Environment modules, ensuring quick root cause analysis and sustainable corrective actions.
Create user documentation, job aids, and training content that enable business users to adopt SAP Product Safety, SAP Environment Management, and SAP PLM functionalities with confidence.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing process performance data and recommending SAP-based enhancements that boost safety, environmental stewardship, and production efficiency.
Ensure that all implemented solutions align with corporate sustainability goals and regulatory frameworks so that the organization demonstrates responsible and ethical operations.
Coordinate with global teams in a hybrid work model using virtual collaboration tools to ensure consistent design standards, configuration practices, and documentation.

Requirements

Possess professional experience of 5-8 years in SAP with a strong focus on SAP Product Safety, SAP Environment Management, and SAP PLM implementations or major enhancements.
Demonstrate deep practical knowledge of Health and Safety processes, including incident management, risk assessment, and compliance reporting within industrial manufacturing environments.
Show proven experience in Production Planning and Control in industrial manufacturing with an understanding of how planning, production execution, and quality processes integrate with SAP.
Exhibit strong capability in gathering business requirements, documenting functional designs, and translating them into robust SAP EHS and PLM configurations.
Display familiarity with data migration concepts, master data governance, and data quality practices related to product safety, environmental data, and technical product information.
Possess excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, enabling clear explanation of SAP capabilities and constraints to non-technical partners and decision-makers.
Show experience working in hybrid work environments using remote collaboration tools while maintaining effective engagement with global and local teams.
Prefer prior exposure to regulatory standards and guidelines related to chemical safety, industrial hygiene, environmental reporting, and occupational safety within SAP landscapes.

Certifications Required

SAP Certified Application Associate in SAP EHS Management or equivalent certification in SAP Product Safety or Environment Management

We Offer

Competitive salary
Comprehensive benefits program including retirement plans, financial education, and more
Opportunities to explore new technologies, industries, and locations
Real-world impact by helping the biggest brands improve their business

About the Company

Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process, and engineering expertise enable us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes, and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or follow us on Twitter.

Additional employment information

Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government-issued ID during each interview.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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