Information Technology / Software Development
SAP PP Functional Analyst
Job Type: Full-time
Clearance: None required
Location: Remote/Hybrid (ET/CT time zones preferred)
Requirements: US Citizenship or Green Card required
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Support client’s business teams in designing and developing a solution for SAP S4 HANA modules including but not limited to PP (Production Planning), MM (Materials Management), and PS (Project Systems) that is also required to integrate with Dassian bolt-on solution and other legacy applications to meet the requirements of the client’s reporting compliance to the government.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for the functional (business) requirements gathering and validation, functional design and documentation of SAP solution components, configuration and validation (testing) of the SAP Solution for appropriate applications/modules
- Work as part of a regional or global project team and assist the client’s lead functional analysts in successfully delivering solutions following client’s proprietary IT Solution delivery methodology
- Collaborate with other functional analysts in US and Europe on the design, development, testing, deployment, and user training of SAP solutions for applications
- Ensure the solution has comprehensive testing approach and validation of end-to-end processes, guiding and working collaboratively with Quality Assurance teams
- Perform SAP configuration/customization tools and techniques
- Lead change management activities related to the SAP/ integration and software migration needs
- Provide support & consultancy to users on optimization of SAP system use and best practices to maximize value from existing IT solutions (SAP systems and other application integrated with it)
- Drive discussions that lead up to the completion of required work in an environment with high degree of ambiguity, demonstrating ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
REQUIREMENTS:
Must have proven working experience with SAP Engineer-to- Order / Make-to-Order process mappings in support to Manufacturing Business processes and interface mapping with legacy systems. Experience on SAP utilization in Vehicle Manufacturing Industry in is preferred alongside Aerospace & Defense Practice (integration with Dassian Bolt-on solution)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant SAP IT Project delivery and/or Business Analysis experience
- Experience with the SAP GPD (Grouping, Pegging and Distribution) module
- Significant experience on Manufacturing domain, with expertise in the end to end PP business processes, including Engineer-to-Order and/or Make-to-Order
- Business facing experience (preferably in a manufacturing industry) – running the requirement gathering workshops, solution design presentations, conducting user training
- Experience of delivering solutions in a regulated environment with internal and external standards (SOX, Internal controls, various country related legal requirements)
- Hands on experience with PP, including configuration, designing, and testing standard and non-standard functionalities: RICEFW = Reports, Interfaces, Conversions, Enhancements, Forms, Workflows
- Practical experience with project delivery methodology (ASAP, SAFe, Prince 2 or other relevant for SAP projects)
- Experience with defining and testing SAP security roles/authorizations
PREFERRED SKILLS:
- Experience with EDI transaction sets ANSI x12 and EDIFACT and the related communication protocols
- Understanding of SAP integration with Dassian (PACE COPB, FD)
- Experience with SAP Automotive solution, including VMS (Vehicle Management System) and Variant Configuration capability
- Knowledge of in memory (HANA) databases
- Experience with SAP green-field implementations
- Knowledge of the SAP Aerospace and Defense (A&D) Industry solution
- Experience with Open Text products (document management, archiving)
- IT/SAP consulting background
- Understanding of SAP integrations with Dassian solutions (PACE COPB, FD)