Westlake Services
Analyst Sr.-Functional SAP SD/LE - SAP TM
Westlake Services, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
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SUMMARY
Experienced Information Systems (IS) Sales and Distribution (SD) Logistics Execution (LE) Functional Senior Analyst who is:Proficient in the implementation, design, configuration, support and upgrade of SAP, specifically the SD, LE, TM modules module, and other associated business applicationsResponsible for gathering and organizing business requirements, analyzing data requirements, performing systems analysis and design activities, and supporting system development, testing, and delivery effortsResponsible for supporting all phases of the system development life-cycle process for SAP and other associated business applicationsApplicants must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and prior experience with the delivery of SAP applications. Applicants must have strong project execution experience following project management standards.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
May include, but are not limited to, the following:
Project Responsibilities
Modifies and/or enhances SAP following an established project management methodologyDefine interface requirements, and work with system vendors on external systems interfacing with SAPDefine project scope and objectivesDevelop detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and status reportsEnsure adherence to quality standards and review project deliverablesConduct project meetings and provide project tracking and analysisFacilitate and lead analysis and design sessions with functional users and business managers to document procedures and to gather functional requirementsCreate/review and QA functional designs and specifications for configuration, application security, reports, data conversions and interfacesCoordinate quality assurance efforts by creating and executing unit, string, integration and user acceptance test plansEnsure training materials and user skills are current and coordinate necessary user trainingCoordinate project cutover, go-live and supportSupport Responsibilities
Research and resolve SAP help desk incidents in compliance with the Business Unit and IS Management service level agreementsMonitor the operation of critical business processesReview and test software updatesPerform application controls testing for Sarbanes Oxley annual auditsPerform annual disaster recovery testingAny additional responsibilities or tasks as assigned.Comply with all Company policies and procedures.Fully supports Company goals of continuous improvement and operational excellence at strategic and tactical levels including reviewing area of responsibility for improvement opportunities to initiate projects or communicate ideas to management as well as active participation on project teams.EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in computer science, science, engineering or related discipline and/or 10 years of equivalent work experience7 or more years of hands-on SAP configuration and implementation experienceMinimum of 3-4 years of hands-on experience with SAP TM.At least 1-2 full lifecycle SAP S/4 HANA TM (Embedded) implementation projects.Collaborate with stakeholders to define, configure, design, and implement SAP TM solutions according to the organization's unique business requirements.Provide subject matter expertise on SAP TM modules such as Order Management, Planning, Freight Execution, Charge Calculation, and Settlement.Design and execute seamless integrations between SAP TM, SAP EWM, and any relevant third-party Transportation Management Systems (TMS).Troubleshoot and resolve complex SAP TM configuration and integration issues.Conduct data analysis and process optimization, maximizing the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of logistics operations.Facilitate the migration of transportation management processes to the new SAP S/4 HANA environment.At least 1-2 full lifecycle SAP S/4 HANA TM (Embedded) implementation projects.Experience with BRF+ or other rule-building tools within SAP TM is a plus.Experience working on SAP version ECC 6.0 and Enhancement Pack 8 or higher preferredExperience integrating SAP with other enterprise applicationsExperience leading multiple major projects is a plus for this candidateExperience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environmentParticipation in mergers, acquisitions or divesture activities a plusPossess SAP functional competencies in the Sales and Distribution and Logistics Execution modulesThorough understanding of SAP implementation methodologies and configuration methodsExperience with configuration in the area of Logistics Execution: shipment document types; Routes, Stages, transportation planning and shipments - individual/collective; transportation planning point; transportation chain; shipment cost documents; and shipment cost item categoriesExperience with third party logistics interfaces (E2Open TMS, SAP TM, Bourque, EDI 410, EDI 404) and working knowledge with third-party vendorsVery good understanding of Logistics Integration with FI and MM modulesExperience with implementation of transportation module for barge and vessel movements is a plusExperience with working on SAP output forms on both delivery and Shipment documents (e.g., Bill of Lading, Proforma, Dangerous goods information etc.)Experience with Freight pricing and 3-way matchAdditional skills using EDI/IDoc, SAPScript, or ABAP debugging is a major plusExperience with export Order to Cash process is a major plusStrong Project Management and leadership skillsAbility to work independently, as a member of a team, or as team leader and should be self-sufficientStrong understanding of application support principles and practices with a focus on customer serviceAbility to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environmentProven analytical and problem-solving abilitiesGood written and oral communication skills
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate as normally based in an office. Some of the work may be required in the operating units which can require usage of required PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, etc. May also result in exposure to outside elements and may require usage of stairs and elevators. Travel up to
25%
including air travel or auto travel may occasionally be required.
Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.
If you are an active Westlake employee (or an employee of any Westlake affiliates), please do not apply here. You will apply via the Jobs Hub application in Workday.
SUMMARY
Experienced Information Systems (IS) Sales and Distribution (SD) Logistics Execution (LE) Functional Senior Analyst who is:Proficient in the implementation, design, configuration, support and upgrade of SAP, specifically the SD, LE, TM modules module, and other associated business applicationsResponsible for gathering and organizing business requirements, analyzing data requirements, performing systems analysis and design activities, and supporting system development, testing, and delivery effortsResponsible for supporting all phases of the system development life-cycle process for SAP and other associated business applicationsApplicants must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and prior experience with the delivery of SAP applications. Applicants must have strong project execution experience following project management standards.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
May include, but are not limited to, the following:
Project Responsibilities
Modifies and/or enhances SAP following an established project management methodologyDefine interface requirements, and work with system vendors on external systems interfacing with SAPDefine project scope and objectivesDevelop detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and status reportsEnsure adherence to quality standards and review project deliverablesConduct project meetings and provide project tracking and analysisFacilitate and lead analysis and design sessions with functional users and business managers to document procedures and to gather functional requirementsCreate/review and QA functional designs and specifications for configuration, application security, reports, data conversions and interfacesCoordinate quality assurance efforts by creating and executing unit, string, integration and user acceptance test plansEnsure training materials and user skills are current and coordinate necessary user trainingCoordinate project cutover, go-live and supportSupport Responsibilities
Research and resolve SAP help desk incidents in compliance with the Business Unit and IS Management service level agreementsMonitor the operation of critical business processesReview and test software updatesPerform application controls testing for Sarbanes Oxley annual auditsPerform annual disaster recovery testingAny additional responsibilities or tasks as assigned.Comply with all Company policies and procedures.Fully supports Company goals of continuous improvement and operational excellence at strategic and tactical levels including reviewing area of responsibility for improvement opportunities to initiate projects or communicate ideas to management as well as active participation on project teams.EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in computer science, science, engineering or related discipline and/or 10 years of equivalent work experience7 or more years of hands-on SAP configuration and implementation experienceMinimum of 3-4 years of hands-on experience with SAP TM.At least 1-2 full lifecycle SAP S/4 HANA TM (Embedded) implementation projects.Collaborate with stakeholders to define, configure, design, and implement SAP TM solutions according to the organization's unique business requirements.Provide subject matter expertise on SAP TM modules such as Order Management, Planning, Freight Execution, Charge Calculation, and Settlement.Design and execute seamless integrations between SAP TM, SAP EWM, and any relevant third-party Transportation Management Systems (TMS).Troubleshoot and resolve complex SAP TM configuration and integration issues.Conduct data analysis and process optimization, maximizing the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of logistics operations.Facilitate the migration of transportation management processes to the new SAP S/4 HANA environment.At least 1-2 full lifecycle SAP S/4 HANA TM (Embedded) implementation projects.Experience with BRF+ or other rule-building tools within SAP TM is a plus.Experience working on SAP version ECC 6.0 and Enhancement Pack 8 or higher preferredExperience integrating SAP with other enterprise applicationsExperience leading multiple major projects is a plus for this candidateExperience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environmentParticipation in mergers, acquisitions or divesture activities a plusPossess SAP functional competencies in the Sales and Distribution and Logistics Execution modulesThorough understanding of SAP implementation methodologies and configuration methodsExperience with configuration in the area of Logistics Execution: shipment document types; Routes, Stages, transportation planning and shipments - individual/collective; transportation planning point; transportation chain; shipment cost documents; and shipment cost item categoriesExperience with third party logistics interfaces (E2Open TMS, SAP TM, Bourque, EDI 410, EDI 404) and working knowledge with third-party vendorsVery good understanding of Logistics Integration with FI and MM modulesExperience with implementation of transportation module for barge and vessel movements is a plusExperience with working on SAP output forms on both delivery and Shipment documents (e.g., Bill of Lading, Proforma, Dangerous goods information etc.)Experience with Freight pricing and 3-way matchAdditional skills using EDI/IDoc, SAPScript, or ABAP debugging is a major plusExperience with export Order to Cash process is a major plusStrong Project Management and leadership skillsAbility to work independently, as a member of a team, or as team leader and should be self-sufficientStrong understanding of application support principles and practices with a focus on customer serviceAbility to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environmentProven analytical and problem-solving abilitiesGood written and oral communication skills
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate as normally based in an office. Some of the work may be required in the operating units which can require usage of required PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, etc. May also result in exposure to outside elements and may require usage of stairs and elevators. Travel up to
25%
including air travel or auto travel may occasionally be required.
Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.
If you are an active Westlake employee (or an employee of any Westlake affiliates), please do not apply here. You will apply via the Jobs Hub application in Workday.