SAP Functional Specialist in Coventry, West Midlands

SAP Functional specialist
The role sits within our clients Manufacturing Applications, working closely with the business to shape and drive a delivery plan, especially for the manufacturing optimisation arena. The SAP MM/WM functional consultant is accountable for ensuring the SAP solution provided to the customer is fit for purpose, consistent across businesses, aligns with our clients SAP template and satisfies the business requirements.
Experienced SAP Consultant with excellent functional and technical knowledge in the SAP MM/WM modules. Acting as a subject matter expert for SAP functional area and business processes, the role will optimise MM & Warehouse functions by delivering end-to-end implementations, upgrades, enhancements, and support function.

The candidate is responsible for identifying organization's needs with SAP MM/ WM process and systems, define into functional requirements and scalable solutions. You will be working with the SAP COE and business to set solutions that support requirements and drive key business decisions working closely with Project Management and other team members. Responsible for building and maintaining application roadmaps and lifecycle plans aligning with the IT strategy and direction.

Acts as a liaison between the SAP COE and business units in the development and implementation of new businesses, enhancement of existing ones and support. The primary duties of this job require highly specialized skill in the design, development, documentation, analysis, creation, testing or modification of SAP application.

Responsibilities:

* Act as a core member of an agile, dynamic focused team driven by business change and continuous improvement. Strong functional background in MM/WM processes & systems to lead the implementation and support of the SAP solution, enhance the business functionality and overall performance. Work closely with internal and external teams to deliver SAP support and enhancements.
* Implement and deploy SAP template solution to achieve defined business goals to design, maintain, deploy solution for MM/ WM component and cross functional components such as production planning, procurement etc.

* Point of contact to the business, addressing all MM/WM solution issues & requirements within implemented template and highlight the impact of changes. Working with the business to analyse and define future requirements, processes, and objectives to scope priorities, change and deliverables.

* Lead and facilitate workshops and requirement gathering sessions. Design, build and implement business-specific solutions and deploy through the standard governance of solution testing, issue resolution into go-live support.

* Applies SAP industry best practices and promotes continuous process improvement. Create end-user training, including the creation of appropriate documentation and user manuals.
* Manages the design, documentation and implementation of processes and process improvements in conjunction with BPOs, Super Users, SAP functional specialists and third-party as part of the SAP CoE. Initiates continuous improvements activities to increase the efficiency of the business information systems and meet global business objectives.

Key Skills:

* Expert functional and technical knowledge of SAP applications and processes in the areas of MM, WM, PP, IM and Procurement.
* Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures.
* Ability to research and analyse data effectively.
* Ability to gather data, to compile information, and present.
* Excellence verbal and written communication skills
* Presentation skills
* Ability to influence stakeholders.
* Excellent customer service orientation
* Track record of building and maintaining customer/client relationships
* Well-organized, detail-oriented, and ability to multi-task.
* Ability to work independently and within team environment to prioritise duties with minimal supervision, in order to meet deadlines.
* Strong prioritisation skills
* Team building Skills.
* Conflict management skills
* Decision making skills.
* Demonstrated ability to provide cross-functional knowledge.
* Knowledge of SAP queries and integration with External reporting tools
* Knowledge of SAP Master data management.
* Knowledge of cross SAP modules integration and interfaces.
* Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and web-browsers.

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.