Bachelor's degree in business, information technology, or related field preferred.
10+ years of business analyst experience in SAP MM/PP within an SAP ECC environment.
Deep understanding of end-to-end processes including MM/PP Master Data and Production Planning.
Familiarity with integration points between SAP MM/PP and other modules like SD, QM, WM, and FICO.
Strong communication skills to convey technical concepts to non-technical users.
Self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Effective documentation skills for creating training and technical materials.
Responsibilities
Support Supply Chain/Production Modules for daily operations and new project implementations.
Assist in integrating new plants into the PLZ SAP template.
Standardize business processes for enhanced SAP utilization.
Identify and implement improvements in business processes with users and technical teams.
Translate requirements into technical solutions, including specifications and documentation.
Participate in project workshops for requirement gathering and solution analysis.
Provide data analytics support to identify operational anomalies and report findings.
Benefits
Medical, Dental & Vision benefits.
Company paid Life and Short-Term disability.
Voluntary benefits including additional life and disability insurance.
401k with company match.
Paid Time Off.
Bonus incentive programs based on performance.
Full Job Description
The IT Lead SAP - MM/PP is responsible for overall support of SAP SCM/Production application systems. Responsibilities include identifying improvements in business processes, implementation, training, and documentation. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, a deep understanding of SAP system knowledge, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
Key responsibility:
Support the Supply Chain/Production Modules for day-to-day business activities and help to implement the new projects.
Support Supply Chain/Production area while integrating new plants into the PLZ SAP template.
Work with other resources in standardizing the business process for better SAP utilization.
Identify improvements in business processes, and work with business users and technical resources to implement the same.
Translates requirements and functional specifications into technical solutions (specifications, tested code, technical documentation).
Participate in project blueprint workshops to support requirement gathering, fit gap analysis and preparation of solution alternatives.
Assist business users with specific data analytics, identify anomalies in business operation based on data and report the findings in a timely manner.
Ability to support business in post-go-live stages of projects.
Document business process, train users on proper usage of the system.
Advise IT and Sr. Management of any issues along with proposal to address the same.
Willing to travel up to 20 % as required to the PLZ locations.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in business, information technology, or related field preferred.
10+ years of overall business analyst experience in SAP MM/PP in SAP ECC environment.
Experience and understanding of the following end to end processes:
MM/PP Master Data.
Material Master, Sourcing, Procurement, Scheduling, Stock transfer orders, Inventory management, Physical inventory, valuation and account assignment and Invoice Verification
Make to Stock and Make to Order in PP.
Production Planning, Shop Floor control in PP
Well-versed with all integration points between SAP MM/PP and other SAP modules like SD, QM, WM and FICO
Experience working in a team as well as independent environment.
Must be able to communicate with all levels of the organization including the ability to explain technical processes and concepts to non-technical user groups.
Takes initiatives and self-motivator. Ability to identify and understand business problems and offer viable solutions to address the same.
Effective presentation skills.
Ability to establish, build and maintain relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization.
Good documentation skills and ability to create documents for blueprinting, configuration, test cases, defect resolution and training materials.
Compensation:
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $140,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $155,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Dependent on the position offered, other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.
PLZ Corp offers a robust suite of benefits including:
Medical, Dental & Vision benefits.
Company paid Life and Short-Term disability.
Voluntary benefits including additional life, disability, and hospital/accident insurance.
401k & company provided match.
Paid Time Off
Bonus incentive programs (Note, bonuses are subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.)