Sr. SAP PP Analyst

Job Description

We have a direct-hire position for a Sr. SAP PP Analyst with one of our clients in Memphis, TN. No third party candidates considered for this position.

Our client is currently seeking an experienced Sr. SAP PP Analyst in Germantown, TN.

Responsible for the configuration & development requirements in the Production Planning module which tracks and makes a record of the manufacturing process, from conversion of raw material to finished goods.

This will be a critical role in the Planning, Production execution and inventory management processes through support, maintenance, and continuous improvement of SAP for client manufacturing.

Essential job functions:

• Responsible for PP (Production Planning) activities to support the implementation of a large ERP program from project initiation to the final operational stage; Activities will include design & documenting, data conversions, configuration, testing, end-user training, and reporting progress on activities related to the program.
• Review and approve PP configuration changes to the SAP system and provide documentation as required by the change management process.
• Document functional specifications and work closely with ABAP resources to perform thorough testing for system enhancements and corrections during project phases & steady state support.
• Provide backup support for other functional areas and share knowledge with teammates and business representatives.
• Work closely with Basis and ABAP resources to maintain custom programs, batch jobs, and security updates.
• Develops and maintains one or more defined communication channels and/or stakeholder groups, acting as a single point of contact.
• Determines organizational PP functionality needs in line with business needs and strategic direction.
• Contributes to risk-based audit of existing and planned technology systems. Identifies IT risk in detail, assesses and tests the effectiveness of control measures and assists in preparing formal reports in order to provide independent assurance on an organization's information security, integrity and resilience.
• Actively support PP functionality in SAP as required by the service level agreement.
• Complies with application support processes and ensures PP requests & incidents for support are dealt with according to agreed procedures.
• Engages with business resources, technical resources, and project managers or Project Management Office, to ensure correct products are produced, in a timely fashion.
• Contributes to the creation and review of a systems capability strategy which meets the strategic requirements of the business.
• Takes responsibility for investigative work to determine requirements and specify effective business processes, through improvements in information systems, data management, practices, procedures, organization, and equipment.
• Analyzes business processes; identifies alternative solutions, assesses feasibility, and recommends new approaches, typically seeking to exploit technology components.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with organizational policies and procedures and overall information management strategy.
• Maintains an awareness of the global needs of the organization and promotes the benefits that a common approach to IT deployment will bring to the business as a whole among information systems and business management.
• Maintains awareness of opportunities provided by new technology/functionality to address challenges or to enable new ways of working.
• Promotes and ensures the use of appropriate techniques, methodologies, and tools.
• Who we are looking for. 

Top 5 skills

• 5+ years of specific experience in SAP PP Module
• 2+ implementations
• Manufacturing Background
• Communication skills 

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Programming/Systems or Computer Science or another related field. (Or equivalent work experience)
• Relevant SAP Certifications are preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in the design, development, and implementation of software systems, preferably in the Manufacturing Industry. Record of accomplishments in integrating and servicing large business.
• The broad base of PP configuration experience including implementations and production support in a manufacturing environment.
• Qualified candidates must have 3+ years of production support experience including offshore/onshore staffing models with 6-8 years of overall PP SAP experience.
• PP sub-module experience to include Material Requirement Planning, BOM Management, Engineering Change Management, Capacity Planning, Production Orders, Shop Floor Controls at a minimum; MM (Materials Management), QM (Quality Management), VC (Variant Configuration), and PS (Project Systems) experience a plus.
• Experience with VC for BOM and routings is preferred.
• Experience with SAP PP and MES integration a plus.
• Completed multiple successful full-lifecycle SAP implementations.
• Experienced with SAP's Solution Manager, Master Data Management (MDM), and GRC tools.
• Familiar with integration points to other SAP modules
• Familiar with system tools for creating RICEF items: CATT, LSMW, ABAP Query & Report Writer
• Experienced in scoping, requirements gathering/definition, configuration, testing, cutover, and support.
• Well-developed system problem-solving skills having solved complex business problems within or across functional areas in SAP.
• Experienced with the management of business demands, progress reporting, and status utilizing a service desk ticketing system such as Service Now
• Skilled with Microsoft Office tools, specifically Excel, Word, Visio and Project
• Experienced with enterprise application configuration and support, IT Service Management concepts and ITIL framework.
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating organizational change management initiatives related to the modernization of processes and systems.
• Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with service providers and consulting resources to complete projects on time and on budget.
• Strong ability to take responsibility and consistently meet deadlines.
• Ability to simultaneously contribute to multiple projects and work streams; high level of flexibility to accommodate changing priorities.
• Ability to develop strong working relationships and effectively collaborate with others at all levels of an organization.
• Excellent judgment, strict adherence to confidentiality requirements and the utmost professionalism in all situations
• Ability to work towards department goals while fostering teamwork and a sense of urgency.
• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback, coach, and mentor others effectively.
• Display a positive attitude that reflects well on the organization and the company.
• Thorough understanding of systems to perform requirements analysis and testing based on requirements.
• Define problem statements, analyze process, system, data, and people issues and present solution options for requirements.
• Define and comply with processes to maintain high availability and stability of application/system.
• Timely resolution of Problems and Issues
• Accurate and timely completion of assigned components of the detailed project/plan