The ability to analyze, design, test and implement systems & modules, which enable the business to achieve their goals and objectives, is critical to the success of this role. This position requires an individual with a deep understanding of the SCM and operational processes/functions in SAP and key integration points with Purchasing, Order Management, and Finance.
Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
- Experience and a deep understanding of the following SAP functionality and the associated configuration is a must:
- MM (Materials Management)
- WM (Warehouse Management)
- PP (Production Planning)
- SD (Sales & Distribution)
- Support the existing SAP design, SAP application configuration, and custom system enhancements / integration points
- Document requirements for new functionality as required in support of the Supply Chain processes, which may include SAP application configuration, custom enhancements and custom reports
- Develop procedures, processes and guidelines that are efficient and focused on the quality of the process or end state deliverable
- Develop functional design specifications in support of existing and new application requirements
- Determine business impact and ROI on new business processes
- Collaborate with various technical teams to evaluate design alternatives, optimize design solution and minimize impact to performance
- Develop and execute functional unit test cases in support of new application requirements
- Collaborate with cross functional teams to perform test activities (e.g. string, integration, performance, user acceptance)
- Responsible for managing design issue/defect resolution
- Support the deployment of production applications and provide post-production support related to the custom system enhancements, and integration points
- Interact with users from various functional areas (production, purchasing, logistics, truck routing, material master etc.)
Education and Experience:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Bachelor's degree in management information systems, computer science, and/or business, or equivalent work experience
- 3 – 5 years' experience in an Information Technology systems analysis function, working with end-users to translate business requirements into system specifications
- 3 – 5 years of SAP configuration experience with the MM, WM, PP, modules
- 2 – 3 full life-cycle SAP implementations.
- Excellent written and oral communications skills; ability to lead discussions, present ideas to audiences of all sizes, and interact with all levels of the organization
- Demonstrated understanding of all aspects of a full life cycle implementation and production support
- Good knowledge of SAP structures, configuration standards, object dependencies and tables
- Proven ability to research and assess potential SAP solutions in support of new business requirements
- Ability to translate functional requirements into technical terms relevant to SAP to coordinate and assist with detailed technical design
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and provide effective problem solving, assessing whether standard functionality can be used and identifying reasonable custom solutions where needed
- Excellent analytical skills
- Ability and flexibility to quickly learn new applications and software
- Ability to work with teams or independently
- Experienced in leading / project managing specific pieces of work, people and/or deliverables
- Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite
- Solid organization, time management, and project estimating skills
- Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines, both as an individual contributor and as a team member.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent written and oral communications skills; ability to lead discussions, present ideas to audiences of all sizes, and interact with all levels of the organization
- Experience with complex implementations that include custom solutions around SAP (user exits, enhancements, customer programs)
- Demonstrated understanding of all aspects of a full life cycle implementation and production support
- Good knowledge of SAP structures, configuration standards, object dependencies and tables
- Proven ability to research and assess potential SAP solutions in support of new business requirements
- Ability to translate functional requirements into technical terms relevant to SAP to coordinate and assist with detailed technical design
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and provide effective problem solving, assessing whether standard functionality can be used and identifying reasonable custom solutions where needed