SAP PP Application Specialist

Overview

Remote
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 6 Month(s)
10% Travel

Skills

SAP
SAP PP
SAP Production Planning
Forecasting
Process optimization

Job Details

As an SAP PP Application Specialist III, you'll play a pivotal role in driving strategic business initiatives in an SAP ECC environment. This opportunity will have you deeply engaged in reviewing and refining processes, primarily focused on planning, sales & distribution, and product definition. Our aim is to enhance forecasting and planning capabilities, which will involve selecting a new tool, implementing process changes, and collaborating closely with our IT department on system enhancements.

 

Your responsibilities will include assessing business needs, analyzing requirements, configuring applications, leading project teams, and ensuring seamless communication between IT and business stakeholders.

 

Job Details

  • Video Interviews
  • Start ASAP
  • Remote 
  • 6 months contract to hire opportunity

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Thoroughly assess existing processes related to planning, SD, and product definition. Identify areas for improvement and develop strategies to optimize efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Participate in the process of selecting and implementing a new tool to improve forecasting and planning capabilities.
  • Drive the adoption of process changes by effectively communicating with stakeholders and providing necessary training and support.
  • Lead the writing of functional requirements, configure and develop test plans and scripts, and conduct component, integration, and user acceptance tests
  • Manage advanced production support issues and service requests using ServiceNow while committing to timely resolution and adhering to SLAs
  • Partner with business functions to expand business knowledge and increase functional expertise in multiple areas while being able to instinctively recommend to-be solutions to resolve business needs
  • Promote information sharing across sites to optimize application usage and minimize duplicated development efforts
  • Role requires occasional travel (5%-10%)

 

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree preferred in computer science, management information systems, or related field, or equivalent experience
  • 7+ years of experience in SAP PP
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
  • Fluent in English, other languages advantageous

 

What We Offer

  • Exciting opportunity to work for a global company dedicated to sustainability
  • Coaching and personal development opportunities
  • Long-term career growth prospects - from Application Specialist III to Solution Architect, Team Lead, Application Manager, and then Senior Application Manager.
  • $1 for $1 401k matching up to 7%
  • Annual bonus based on company performance, up to 10%