Job Details

Hybrid: 4 days per week onsite, 1 day remote
Preferred office: Apex, NC
lternative offices depending on candidate location: Charlotte/Huntersville, NC; Lexington, SC; Sparks, MD

Reporting to the Manager PMO MM/PP, this position is responsible for the hands-on development of specialized IT application technology, implementation, configuration and support for the installed SAP R/3 modules, including staff development and support for new SAP R/3 projects. This position supports the integrated business system requirements in Materials Management and Production Planning for all locations globally as well as other modules and functions such as PM, WM, QM, and PLM. In addition to SAP, Kinaxis (demand planning), GIB (production planning), and Manhattan SCALE (WMS) integration knowledge is desired, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provides support, planning and configuration efforts for the Materials Management and Production Planning functional areas in the SAP business system as well as data migration and maintenance using LSMW.
• Defines and plans initiatives for the SAP business system and provides improvement of the use of technology with a specific area of business.
• Provides a keen understanding and functional knowledge of the Materials Management and Production Planning business requirements, and the integration of all SAP business system modules.
• Supports corporate-sponsored initiatives for specific projects and/or business areas.
• Coordinates new development and enhancements including those requiring ABAP and SAP script.
• Supports application support for bolt-on software products such as interfaced WMS systems, GIB, Kinaxis and other interfaces.
• Coordinates documentation and training updates and maintenance.
• Responsible for analysis, development, testing and implementation of interface systems and data conversion.
• Coordinates supplemental training development and classroom delivery.

• Bachelor's degree in technology or business is strongly preferred. May consider relevant experience in lieu of degree.
• 5+ years' experience in SAP R/3 application implementation and support for SAP R/3 MMPP and related modules in a discrete manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of SAP application design, development, and implementation with skills required to coordinate said tasks.
• Knowledge and experience in information systems support in an SAP environment with a proven record of accomplishment in the planning, development and implementation of projects on time and budget.
• Experience and knowledge of 3rd party bolt-on systems and interfaces to SAP, ideally Manhattan SCALE, Kinaxis RapidReponse, and GIB production planning
• Knowledge of business processes in areas of manufacturing and procurement.
• Knowledge and exposure to contemporary tools and technologies in the manufacturing area would be a plus.
• Preference to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to support a global organization.
• Exposure to Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Travel ~10% required.

• Highly organized and energetic individual.
• Sense of prioritization; self-motivated; resilient in high pressure environment.
• Self-directed, goal oriented
• Positive attitude and results oriented.
• Solid Communication, analytical and presentation skills
• International, multicultural exposure and experience would be welcome
• Solid English communication required (oral and written). Additional language skills in any of these languages: Spanish, German, French, Portuguese or Chinese would be preferred.