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Role & responsibilities :- SAP Production Planning (PP) Functional Analyst role is responsible for supporting day to day operations, coordinating, direct, and design all PP related activities. As a member of global competence center, provide direction and support for solutions that enhance mission-critical business operations. This individual will collaborate directly with the users and SMEs of the Supply Chain and Finance department to identify, recommend, develop, implement, and support cost-effective technology solutions for all aspects of the organization. In addition, the SAP PP Functional Analyst is responsible for providing technical and functional support to all departments that use the Procurement module in SAP. The analyst will collaborate with business users, developers, and other IT teams to analyze, design, develop, test, and implement solutions that meet business requirements and adhere to ERP best practices. This is a hands-on role where He/she will also manage internal and external resources to deliver: Projects on time and within budget Quality deliverables that fully meet desired business objectives / requirements while maximizing business value Expected services in line with service level agreements and business\user expectations Manages the planning and implementation of complete business solutions” (technology, applications, processes and training) and partners with key business counterparts to rationalize business processes, and design innovative solutions supporting these processes. Collaborates with customers to define and establish business plans and project priorities. Oversees the completion of initiation, requirements, design, build, test, implementation, and support of solutions. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: Implementation & Configuration: Lead and manage SAP PP modules implementation projects including requirement gathering, blueprint design, configuration, testing, and go-live support. Ensure that the SAP PPsolution aligns with business processes and regulatory requirements. Reporting & Analysis: Develop and enhance reporting solutions in SAP related to Inventory, Production Planning, Finance, Material Management and other relevant modiles. Utilize SAP’s reporting tools and BI solutions to deliver actionable insights. Process Optimization & Enhancement: Analyze current production and maintenance processes to identify areas for improvement. Propose and implement enhancements to optimize efficiency, reduce costs, and improve overall process effectiveness. Integration Management: Oversee integration between SAP PP modules and other SAP modules (e.g., Materials Management [MM], Sales and Distribution [SD], Finance [FI], etc.) as well as third-party systems to ensure seamless data flow and process efficiency. Project Management: Lead or support SAP projects, ensuring that deliverables are met on time and within budget. Coordinate with project managers, business analysts, and technical teams to achieve project objectives. User Training & Support: Develop training materials and conduct workshops to educate end-users on SAP PP functionalities. Provide ongoing support and troubleshoot issues to ensure effective use of the SAP system. Regulatory Compliance: Ensure SAP configurations and processes comply with relevant regulations and standards. Stay updated with changes and SAP best practices. Troubleshooting & Issue Resolution: Address and resolve any issues or challenges related to SAP MM/PUR functionalities. Provide technical support and guidance to resolve complex system problems. Documentation & Reporting: Maintain comprehensive documentation of SAP MM/PUR configurations, processes, and changes. Prepare and present regular status reports to stakeholders and management. SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES Completion of software assessments and recommendations. Full participation in goal and objective setting and review process. Manages end user expectations by providing regular status updates with end users concerning both support and development initiatives. Identifies and escalates issues or barriers to management as appropriate. Partners with members across IT team to increase awareness, enhance standards and share learnings. CORE COMPETENCIES To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the core competencies required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. A results-oriented, hands-on developer with a strong work ethic who can operate effectively in a collaborative environment working on multiple projects of varying size and complexity. Possess strong knowledge of client server and web technologies with excellent problem solving, trouble shooting and resolution skills. Strong demonstration of customer service and sense of urgency. Demonstrated ownership in taking full accountability for assigned support functions. Ability to translate business requirements, defined during discussions with users, into functional and technical specifications. Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forums Strong interpersonal and professional skills to interact and build long term relationships with users, vendors, and technical staff Proven ability to design, code, document, test and debug applications across all phases of the system development life cycle. Manages assigned tasks and juggle urgent requests as they arise. Strong time management skills to execute and deliver quality services, on time. A “can-do” team player that has a strong desire to continuously improve performance and service. Strong knowledge of Sales and Operations, Material Requirements, Product Costing, Lean Manufacturing. Hands on experience of Material planning, MRP planning, Demand Strategy, integrating SAP PP, PM, MM and FICO. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIRED At least 4 years of experience in SAP PP functional area, integration with other SAP Modules (SD, FIN, BI), build the SAP Inbound / outbound interface with third party systems, Deep knowledge of ERP Core Modules and Process Flows Proficient in SAP S/4 HANA/SAP ECC configuration, integration, and support. Strong experience in Supply chain Product Costing experience Experience with managing relationships with internal business customers Proven experience in facilitating the definition of business requirements and designing and implementing solutions, including processes and managing change. Pharmaceutical and/or healthcare applications experience. Demonstrated ability to solve complex business problems. Excellent communication, analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team and manage multiple tasks and deadlines. Bachelor’s degree in computer sciences, Engineering or equivalent work experience. Functional Knowledge of Procure to Pay, Order to Cash and Record to Report. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. International/Domestic travel as required. US working hours. Personal Attributes Ability to set and manage priorities judiciously. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language. Exceptionally self-motivated and directed. Keen attention to detail. Superior analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities. Ability to motivate in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
