Analyst, SAP - Assoc • IT

SAP MM Associate

Yrs of Exp: 2 to 5 yrs

Primary Responsibilities

• Establishes functional solution designs and prepares flow diagrams, input formats, file layouts, calculations and output formats for consensus agreement with users.
• Structures, configures, tests, documents, and implements or adjusts SAP functions in alignment with Cooper Standard system model and general best practices.
• Performs root cause analysis on reported system errors, establishes appropriate corrections. Assists in triaging urgent incidents.
• Works with some supervision from the Manager, SAP IT.
• Communicates with managers and their staffs to negotiate general approaches and program requirements in developing system specifications.
• Keeps the manager aware of current task status using standard internal reporting methods.
• Is well versed on the complexity of network communications and data base systems when designing and changing functions which affect these critical components.
• Works closely with user representatives and other systems staff as part of a cross disciplinary team.
• Continually seeks self-education in SAP ERP and related systems, and utilizes books, manuals and resource aids to their fullest potential.
• Maintains technical expertise in area of responsibility and keeps current to corresponding technology.
• Develops and maintains relevant system and process documentation for existing and proposed processes.
• Coordinates work as needed with legacy systems personnel for interfaces and/or data conversions.
• May, on occasion, be required to perform duties other than those specified in this description.
  

Education And Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required. Degree in IT or business preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to multi-task effectively, self-motivated, and works without direct supervision.
• Able to use knowledge and experience to lead and mentor others within the same SAP disciplines.
• Excellent communications skills required to interact with both IT resources as well as business users. The ability to give clear verbal and written information geared to specific audiences.
• A thorough understanding of the SAP core ERP software toolset. Experience in configuration / coding, analysis, software deployment, systems development lifecycle; and troubleshooting.
• APICS or related certifications preferred.
• Demonstrated design and configuration proficiency in SAP MM with knowledge of Vendor and Item Master, Master data Will act as a liaison between the business and IT to define, design, and implement SAP solutions.
• Must have the ability to absorb information quickly and make decisions as to how to proceed with each issue based on its own merit.
• Must have excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to present in front of large groups.
• Demonstrated design and configuration proficiency in SAP MM with knowledge of Vendor and Item Master, Master data
• Demonstrated design and configuration proficiency in SAP PP with knowledge of Item Master, BoM, and Routing / Labor Master Data, including creation of manufacturing schedules
• Experienced with standard costing processes
• Demonstrated skills in work estimating, planning, scheduling, monitoring and driving to meet deliverable expectations
• Demonstrated design and configuration proficiency in various SCM processes in a multi-national, multi-currency environment.
• Knowledge of, and experience with, SAP IDOC structures, ABAP fundamentals, and SAP files structures.
• Experience in Automotive Supplier EDI data exchange is required
• Experience leading small to large teams on moderate to complex projects in all phases of SAP implementation/support project required.
• Experience leading working sessions with a varied IT and business audience, such as fit/gaps sessions.
• Excellent understanding of Supply Chain processes and its integration with other SAP modules.
• Must be able to lead, design, develop and coordinate work that requires cross-functional (within and outside SAP) development/design consideration
• Experience with SAP ECC 5.0 or 6.0, preferred.