SAP Analyst - Distribution
Benskin & Hott Talent Partners - St Louis
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Overview
The SAP Analyst - Logistics is a newly created role for the US operations and as such, you will have responsibilities for transforming how SAP is currently being used and how it could be used. Requires someone with Logistics and/or Materials Management understanding with the ability to configure, administer, and be the liaison between the technical IT team in Europe and the functional owners in St Louis to make sure they are using SAP correctly. This is a highly visible role where you are on the ground driving process improvements & operational efficiencies.
This person will be the SAP expert for the US entities. You will have the opportunity to work with senior and executive leadership daily, guiding them through options on what the systems could do vs how it is currently being utilized. This role will be the bridge between Operations Owners and Technical. as well as communicate with the European IT team. Looking to begin the journey to S4 Hana in Q4 of this year.
This role does not offer relocation
Experience
The SAP Logistics Expert will manage and support the Materials Management (MM), Warehouse Management (WM), Production Planning (PP), and Quality Management (QM) modules in the company’s SAP environment. Position will play a critical role with ensuring the SAP processes across global locations are streamlined, reliable, and aligned with company standards. Will oversee the peripheral systems associated with MM, WM, PP, and QM and will play a pivotal role in implementing new functionalities within the global SAP template. As a member of the project team for the S/4 project (harmonization/merging to a single SAP system), you will work to integrate all SAP locations into a central, unified system.
While there are still several SAP systems currently, an essential amount of time will be spent supporting and consulting for the current systems.
- Support and Consulting: Support and consult for MM, WM, PP, and QM modules within the existing SAP systems. Ensure optimal functionality and integration across locations.
- Issue Resolution & Key User Training: Conduct thorough error analysis, provide troubleshooting solutions, and deliver training to users at all support levels.
- System Customization: Customize the system according to agreed business requirements.
- Peripheral System Management: Oversee peripheral systems in the MM, WM, PP, and QM areas, ensuring they align with SAP systems and meet business needs.
- Business Requirement Analysis: Collaborate with Divisional Process Experts to analyze business requirements and develop comprehensive solution proposals.
- Functional Implementation: Lead the introduction and deployment of new functionalities within the SAP template according to assigned projects and ensure consistent processes across all locations.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with other SAP module consultants and IT teams to ensure seamless system integration and support unified SAP proceedings.
- Project Team Contribution: Prepare integrations of current SAP systems into the S/4 system and participate in the S/4 project, focusing on the integration of SAP locations into a centralized system.
- Documentation: Document your work according to guidelines.
Personality Traits
- Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders in an international setting
- Strong negotiating skills and result orientation.
- User oriented thinking & strong analytical skills
- Driven and self-motivated with an entrepreneurial spirit
- Ability to perform while having multiple deadlines
- Flexible, proactive and self-disciplined.
- Ability to work with European & Asian counterparts
Education
Bachelor’s in a Technology, Engineering, or Business field and/or equivalent professional experience. Must have 5+ years in SAP support and project work, with a focus in Logistics modules.
- SAP Expertise: Deep knowledge in at least two of the modules SAP MM, WM, PP or QM modules, with SAP certification preferred. Willingness to support and get deeper knowledge in the other two.
- Technical Proficiency: Skilled in error analysis, troubleshooting, and user support within an SAP environment.
- Flexibility to travel up to 15% of the time.