SAP Consultant - Supply Chain

Job Description

Syntax is a leading Managed Cloud Provider for Mission Critical Enterprise Applications and has been providing comprehensive technology solutions to businesses of all sizes since 1972. Syntax has undisputed strength to implement and manage ERP deployments (Oracle, SAP) in a secure and resilient private, public or hybrid cloud. With strong technical and functional consulting services, and world-class monitoring and automation, Syntax serves some of North America s largest corporations across a diverse range of industries. Syntax has offices worldwide, and partners with Oracle, SAP, AWS, Microsoft, IBM and other global technology leaders. Responsibilities: Act as internal consultant and design architect for SAP solutions within specific modules. Partner with peers in the IT organization and fellow Functional Architects and Business Analysts to align business processes with solution design, leveraging the capabilities of the SAP modules. Responsible for the full systems development lifecycle from requirements gathering through implementation of various functional architecture solutions. Translate overall business process requirements to SAP configuration. Advise on the management of configuration and testing across the SAP environment. Support the identification of enhancement opportunities to standardize/improve processes and system configuration that supports the customer-focused approach, ensuring compliance to the business management goals and objectives. Collaborate with Functional Architects and Business Analysts to ensure end to end process integration and consistency Develop, prototype, test and implement solution improvements to increase stability, usability and functionality to enable end users to meet business objectives Lead and support project initiatives to expand the usage of the SAP solution to improve and expand processes across the enterprise. Understand non-SAP business systems and their interaction with SAP. Assist in the management of those systems as part of an overall solution portfolio. Provides functional support and leadership to our SAP User Community including: interaction with Third-Party Support Providers, definition of SOPs, gathering business requirements, documenting functional designs and specifications, and evaluating / directing enhancements. Researches and analyzes basic and complex issues surrounding our business processes and systems. Collaborate with Master Data Management team to provide solution architecture input on strategy and initiatives to support management reporting requirements. Ability to support shop floor activities such as label creation and generation, scanning/transactions of sub-assemblies and finished goods Troubleshooting transaction issues pertaining to goods movements, inventory discrepancies, and component backflush issues Mentor business and functional team members to increase their competency in SAP. Perform all duties according to company policies and safety rules and regulations. Perform other duties as necessary. Qualifications : BS degree in computer science or engineering with 10 years of experience or MS degree with 5 years of experience. MBA preferred - Related Field 5+ years of functional/configuration experience in SAP consulting, systems integration, or architecture role At least 3 life cycle implementations of SAP ECC SAP S/4 HANA experience preferred Experience supporting manufacturing plant personnel with day-to-day ERP system processes Flexibility, adaptability, and process improvement approach. Have a good understanding of SAP best practices Must be an expert in analyzing, creating system specifications, and developing tests and implementing business solutions utilizing SAP technologies. Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office. Must have good communication skills and should have a proven ability to meet deadlines without compromising quality. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience managing projects and working with a team Ability to assess and manage technical risks and issues.