Sr. SAP PP Analyst

Germantown, TN, United States

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Responsible for PP (Production Planning) activities to support the implementation of a large ERP program from project initiation to final operational stage; Activities will include design & documenting, data conversions, configuration, testing, end user training, and reporting progress on activities related to the program

Review and approve PP configuration changes to the SAP system and provide documentation as required by the change management process

Document functional specifications and work closely with ABAP resources to perform thorough testing for system enhancements and corrections during project phases & steady state support

Provide back-up support for other functional areas and share knowledge with teammates and business representatives

Work closely with Basis and ABAP resources to maintain custom programs, batch jobs, and security updates

Develops and maintains one or more defined communication channels and/or stakeholder groups, acting as a single point of contact

Determines organizational PP functionality needs in line with business needs and strategic direction

Contributes to risk-based audit of existing and planned technology systems. Identifies IT risk in detail, assesses and tests the effectiveness of control measures and assists in preparing formal reports in order to provide independent assurance on an organization's information security, integrity and resilience

Actively support PP functionality in SAP as required by the service level agreement

Complies with application support processes, and ensures PP requests & incidents for support are dealt with according to agreed procedures

Engages with business resources, technical resources, and project managers or Project Management Office, to ensure correct products are produced, in a timely fashion

Contributes to the creation and review of a systems capability strategy which meets the strategic requirements of the business

Takes responsibility for investigative work to determine requirements and specify effective business processes, through improvements in information systems, data management, practices, procedures, organization, and equipment

Analyzes business processes; identifies alternative solutions, assesses feasibility, and recommends new approaches, typically seeking to exploit technology components

Responsible for ensuring compliance with organizational policies and procedures and overall information management strategy

Maintains an awareness of the global needs of the organization, and promotes the benefits that a common approach to IT deployment will bring to the business as a whole among information systems and business management

Maintains awareness of opportunities provided by new technology/functionality to address challenges or to enable new ways of working

Promotes and ensures use of appropriate techniques, methodologies, and tools

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in Programming/Systems or Computer Science or another related field. (Or equivalent work experience)

Relevant SAP Certifications are preferred.

Demonstrated experience in the design, development, and implementation of software systems, preferably in Manufacturing Industry. Record of accomplishments in integrating and servicing large business.

Broad base of PP configuration experience including implementations and production support in a manufacturing environment

Qualified candidates must have 3+ years production support experience including offshore/on-shore staffing models with 6-8 years of overall PP SAP experience

PP sub-module experience to include Material Requirement Planning, BOM Management, Engineering Change Management, Capacity Planning, Production Orders, Shop Floor Controls at a minimum; MM (Materials Management), QM (Quality Management), VC (Variant Configuration), and PS (Project Systems) experience a plus

Experience with VC for BOM and routings is preferred

Experience with SAP PP and MES integration a plus

Completed multiple successful full-lifecycle SAP implementations

Experienced with SAP's Solution Manager, Master Data Management (MDM), and GRC tools

Familiar with integration points to other SAP modules

Familiar with system tools for creating RICEF items: CATT, LSMW, ABAP Query & Report Writer

Experienced in scoping, requirements gathering/definition, configuration, testing, cutover, and support

Well-developed system problem solving skills having solved complex business problems within or across functional areas in SAP

Experienced with the management of business demands, progress reporting, and status utilizing a service desk ticketing system such as Service Now

Skilled with Microsoft Office tools, specifically Excel, Word, Visio and Project

Experienced with enterprise application configuration and support, IT Service Management concepts and ITIL framework

Demonstrated experience in facilitating organizational change management initiatives related to modernization of processes and systems

Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with service providers and consulting resources to complete projects on time and on budget

Strong ability to take responsibility and consistently meet deadlines

Ability to simultaneously contribute to multiple projects and works streams; high level of flexibility to accommodate changing priorities

Ability to develop strong working relationships and effectively collaborate with others at all levels of an organization

Excellent judgment, strict adherence to confidentiality requirements and the utmost professionalism in all situations

Ability to work towards department goals while fostering teamwork and a sense of urgency

Ability to give and receive constructive feedback, coach, and mentor others effectively

Display a positive attitude that reflects well on the organization and the company

Thorough understanding of systems to perform requirements analysis and testing based on requirements.

Define problem statements, analyze process, system, data, and people issues and present solution options for requirements

Define and comply with processes to maintain high availability and stability of application/system

Timely resolution of Problems and Issues

Accurate and timely completion of assigned components of the detailed project/plan

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