SAP Supply Chain Manufacturing (PP, QM or WM) - Subject Matter Expert - IT CoE

THE ROLE

In the role of Subject Matter Expert, within the SAP COE part of the Information Management Organization, reporting to the SAP CoE Solution Architect, he/she will be the responsible to deliver the appropriate SAP solution for his/her areas of expertise to the appropriate project, being also the “go to” person within their region for second level support.

Main responsibilities:

• Participation on SAP projects implementations
• Provide subject matter expertise and assistance in developing requirements for SAP projects
• Capture and anticipate new Global and/or Local Business requirements
• Lead review meeting(s) with the Global Process Owner(s) to ensure regular communication and ensure the alignment/approval of documentation on the progress of the project
• Support the Execution of projects and changes in the site
• Lead Key users and Local Process Owners to achieve the objectives of the project providing support in SAP as top priority in the current implementation
• Provide process knowledge support
• Work with Business Facing teams to improve processes through the use of SAP capabilities
• Maintain knowledge on product direction and future offerings of SAP
• Coordinate activities and share knowledge with counterparts in other regions
• Assist SAP Application support COE with troubleshooting
• Work with 2nd level support to develop processes for troubleshooting and escalation
• Identify the change management projects with the Key Users and Local process Owners.
• Lead implementation and SAP configuration of the recommended solution
• Maintenance lead for local applications.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, or equivalent
• SAP certification for the appropriate modules (PP-QM-WM)
• 5 years minimum experience implementing SAP projects working on the appropriate modules
• Proficient in SAP ERP management, with knowledge in current release ECC 6.0
• S4HANA experience would be beneficial
• In-depth experience implementing applications
• Project management expertise, PMI certification is a plus
• Knowledge data conversion tools like LSMW, Winshuttle
• Deep understanding of business and technical processes
• English fluency, other languages appreciated
• Experience in Mass Market/Cosmetics business is a plus
• Global vision
• Analytical/Executive and decision making
• Result focused
• Customer oriented
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Teamwork skills
• Openness to look at alternative solutions and ways to improve/encouraging
• Ability to work under pressure
• Detail-oriented, organized and capable of prioritizing workload to complete multiple tasks and meet aggressive deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to translate/communicate complex concepts to peers and business partners
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced and changing environment with short deadlines, interruptions, and multiple tasks/projects occurring at once
• Demonstrated ability to leverage and mentor others through technical team leadership.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience training and mentoring others
• Minimum of 3 years leading IT projects for the business function being supported
• Leadership and convincing influencer