Senior SAP SCM/PP Analyst ,TX

• START: ASAP (immediate)
• CLIENT LOCATION : The end client's headquarters is in Garner, NC 27529, and this role will primarily operate from there. They also have four plants that the candidate may need to visit -- (1) Mount Olive, NC; (2) Carthage, MO; (3) Ozark, MO; and (4) Jonesboro, AR.
• EXPENSES: Travel costs to plants (listed above) are covered. Costs of relocation (if any) to Durham, as the primary location, are not covered.

JOB SUMMARY:

The SAP Supply Chain Analyst will be responsible for implementing and enhancing the organization's SAP modules focused on Material Management (MM), Production Planning (PP), Quality Management (QM), Warehouse Management (WM), and Plant Maintenance (PM). The client didn't mention SD or SCM (APO, EWM, TM). This individual will configure, support, and optimize the SAP systems within these functional areas to streamline operations, enhance efficiency, and drive continuous improvement while collaborating with various stakeholders throughout the business. The SAP Supply Chain Analyst is paramount in the Company's pursuit of operational excellence, aiming to streamline processes, enhance productivity, and facilitate continuous improvement.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyzes business requirements and works with cross-functional teams to design, configure, and implement Advanced Business Application Programming (ABAP) and Fiori-based solutions in MM, PP, QM, WM, and PM.
• Review and enhance supply chain processes using SAP, identify areas for improvement, and implement best practices to optimize material flow, production planning, quality control, warehouse operations, and plant maintenance.
• Assists with SAP system implementation projects, ensuring successful deployment and integration of SAP modules related to Supply Chain processes.
• Communicates project statuses, risks, and issues to project stakeholders and ensures timely completion of tasks.
• Provide training and support to end-users in effectively utilizing SAP functionalities, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring seamless system operation.
• Develops and maintains reports and dashboards to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to material management, production planning, quality control, warehouse efficiency, and plant maintenance.
• Facilitates training sessions to educate end-users on effectively using the Production Planning, WM, QM, and PM functionalities.
• Creates and maintains comprehensive documentation of system configurations, changes, training materials, functional specifications, and user guides for SAP modules within the supply chain domain.
• Enhances and maintains Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) connections with external partners, ensuring smooth data exchange.
• Leads and executes the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) process.
• Maintains a robust awareness of SAP technology advancements and concurrent industry trends, astutely advocating for innovative solutions that confer a competitive advantage.
• Ensures SAP systems adhere to data security and compliance requirements, implementing necessary controls and measures.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate with stakeholders at different levels of the organization.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex requirements and translate them into SAP solutions.
• Demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of integration points between SAP modules.
• Advanced project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, timelines, and deliverables for enterprise-wide implementation projects.
• Experienced in end-to-end management of EDI processes, including monitoring and troubleshooting.
• Thorough knowledge of other SAP modules, including finance, procure to pay, order to cash, and warehouse management.
• Prior experience with designing, managing, and configuring interfaces within SAP utilizing MM, PP, QM, WM, and PM modules and the ability to provide support to business users.
• Ability to collaborate with other SAP functional consultants to ensure seamless integration between various SAP modules.
• Proficient with MS Suites (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, etc.), SAP, or other Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP).

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Over ten years of experience with SAP modules, including MM, PP, QM, WM, and PM, is required.
• Experience with SAP Fiori applications and user experience enhancements in SAP S/4Hana.
• Strong experience in SAP MM, PP, QM, and PM configuration, including master data, production orders, work centers, bill of materials (BOM), routing, shop-floor controls, quality inspection plans, maintenance plans, and notifications.
• Prior work experience in Manufacturing, Food Manufacturing, or Retail industries is preferred.
• Possessing certifications in SAP or SAP S/4Hana related to the specified modules is desired.
• Proven track record of optimizing logistics and supply chain operations.