SAP Architect - Supply Chain

*Occasional International Travel Required*

A prestigious company is in need of a SAP Architect - Supply Chain. This architect will need to possess strong functional knowledge/configuration of full life cycle implementation. This is a global company and this person will travel internationally occasionally. The role is revolved around SAP PP/MM, PP/PI, APO, and will need strong experience in EDI integration with suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Main liaison to business functional areas Partnering with business stakeholders, understand their needs, prioritize efforts, recommend changes/innovations, serving as the Subject Matter Expert.
• Understand business requirements, analyze business needs, identify gaps, document requirements, propose, design, and implement solutions, including localization.
• System Design: Documenting requirements and developing solutions using standard or custom SAP functionality. Recommending alternatives when multiple options are available.
• Developing Solutions: Perform SAP System Configuration, document functional requirements for custom development, execute appropriate system tests (Unit Testing, Regression Testing, User Acceptance Testing), writing system/user documentation, train end users on functionality.

Qualifications

• This functional lead will be responsible for applying business and technical expertise to support, design and implement existing or new or revised business functionality into our global SAP ECC system. This role will lead and support projects across multiple business functions specializing in SAP PP/MM with PP/PI and APO with PP/DS and SNP and be accountable for change requests, and production support within the scope of the functional area of the job.
• Global project management and leadership skills with proven experience with ability to deliver projects on time and on budget with ability to undertake key activities, project deliverables and milestones. Solid organization and time management skills with prioritization on a global scale.
• Strong knowledge in Production Planning processes: MPS & MRP together with Purchase planning
• Strong experience in the EDI integration with Suppliers
• Proven experience in managing multiple internal/external resources in different global locations to successfully deliver quality projects.
• Project implementation experience in SAP S/4 HANA is a plus.
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent years of experience (8+) in Manufacturing environment
• Minimum 5 years of experience in SAP ECC, APO/IBP
• Position based in Kentucky, availability to travel 25% internationally