Responsibilities :

• Demonstrates strong business-functional knowledge and translates it into effective SAP configurations.

• Serves as a trusted advisor to multiple functional groups, providing guidance and expertise.

• Supports business plans and strategies by delivering innovative IT solutions aligned with organizational goals.

• Provides expert-level advice on business processes, policies, and practices, ensuring alignment with IT systems.
• Define the overall architecture across SAP modules

• Ensure integration between SAP and non-SAP systems (middleware, APIs, 3rd party tools).

SAP Configuration and Technical Leadership

• Possesses expert-level SAP configuration skills across multiple functional areas, with a focus on integration and complex interfaces.

• Recommends upgrade/patch strategies and evaluates future maintenance costs for budgeting purposes.

• Demonstrates a solid understanding of ABAP development, data loads, data conversions, and interfaces, with an ability to debug and troubleshoot effectively.

• Explores and implements new technology trends to deliver innovative business opportunities.
• Evaluate when to use SAP standard features versus when custom development is justified.

Project Leadership and Execution

• Leads projects of varying sizes, showcasing the ability to manage complex initiatives and deliver results.

• Develops and completes project feasibility studies, charters, and methodologies with precision and thoroughness.

• Coordinates contractor activities on projects and ensures effective project completion performance reviews.

• Coaches and mentors team members on small to medium-sized projects to build their skills and knowledge.

Team Collaboration and Coaching

• Provides effective coaching, feedback, and performance appraisals to team members and project staff.

• Collaborates across teams, supporting problem resolution and technical issue troubleshooting.

• Mentors IT and functional team members, sharing knowledge and expertise to strengthen the organization's capabilities.

Support and Maintenance

• Acts as a system owner, ensuring smooth operations and recommending system improvements.

• Utilizes online resources to efficiently identify, troubleshoot, and resolve technical issues.

• Coordinates support activities and demonstrates resourcefulness in resolving cross-functional challenges.

Strategic Contribution

• Translates business strategies into scalable IT architectures and solutions.

• Stays ahead of technology trends and identifies opportunities to enhance business capabilities.

• Effectively architects integration requirements for diverse software solutions.

EDUCATION AND EXPEREINCE REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Expert-level SAP configuration knowledge spanning multiple functional areas.

• Extensive experience (typically 12+ years) in SAP configuration, functional processes, and technical integration.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to align IT capabilities to business goals.

• Proficient in writing programming specifications and working with MS Desktop tools.

• Basic understanding of network, Unix, Windows Server, security, and cybersecurity requirements.

• Effective communicator with strong leadership and coaching capabilities.

• Demonstrated strength in IT project methodologies, from feasibility to delivery.
• Proven track record of leading projects and coaching technical teams.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• Experience in SAP modules related to supply chain (EWM, ECC WM, MM, PP, APO, IBP, etc.)
• Experience with shop floor tools like Redzone and Rockwell
• Experience with rolling out solutions (e.g. SAP) to a new production plant location
• Experience with acquisition process and technical integration
• Familiarity and ability to support with PPDS
• Experience in a food manufacturing environment