Functional Consultant MM

Job Description

Position DescriptionBusiness Division:CSM AgChemDepartment:ITLocation:GurgaonPosition Title: Functional Consultant (MM)Level: J2-J3Reporting to (Title):Lead - CSM ITPosition PurposeThe role holder shall be responsible for supporting SAP Material Management and SAP Ariba (P2P)projects and providing day to day support within a SAP Centre of Excellence and will support the analysis, design, documentation, configuration, testing & support of the SAP MM Module to meet the business needs of PI . The role holder shall work closely with internal customers to deliver, maintain, troubleshoot and enhance SAP functionality; the role holder shall add value to the SAP CoE through their knowledge of the MM module and knowledge of its integration with other modules. Any experienecs in Digital Supply Chain Projects along and a Certifications in SAP S4 HANA Procurement in MM is desirable.Strategic Responsibilities

• Identify and recommend enhancements to SAP MM Module and other Supply Chain related applications based on thorough understanding of the business needs and process related changes.
• Define and actively champion continuous improvements in methods, processes, and technologies that produce high performance integration solutions.
• Contribute to the creation of the functional specifications and consult on conceptual design reviews
• Develop project plan for implementation by duly prioritizing the change requests received.
• Design and implementation of third-party integrations including technical design.
• Responsible for preparing Mapping Specifications, Functional Specifications, Test Case Documents.

Operational Responsibilities

• Responsible for Unit, Integration and System Integration testing and UAT support (including interfaces).
• Participation in knowledge transfer, transition sessions and building process, incident repository.
• Solution documentation and reporting to team lead according to agreed guidelines.
• Support to other streams in case of cross stream related issues
• Knowledge transfer to customer within the project (train the trainer approach) Support/ participate in production validation.
• Responsible to participate in daily scrum meetings and report progress and possible issues to the team lead Status and issue reporting to team lead

Projects Implementation Roles and Responsibilities

• Gather requirements on expected process, understand current process and document.
• Ability to analyse and document gaps between as-is and expected process.
• Prepare business process blue prints and build documents on Functional design and specifications.
• Analyze, design, construct, test, and implement MM processes, controls and application enhancements ensuring close coordination and integration with other SAP modules.
• Provide Support for e project activities related to business transformation, automation and digitalization for Supply Chain rocesses specifically, and coordinate with internal and external cross-functional groups for other automation related projects.
• Guide configuration of SAP MM/Ariba ( P2P) system to meet business requirements, including connection / Integration points with other SAP modules
• Appropriately communicate project status, escalate issues, and manage timelines and action items
• Participate in cross-project workshops, issue solving

Trouble Shooting

• Perform break/fix analysis and recommend solutions for MM/Ariba related processes.
• Identify integration issues and develop solutions to these issues.
• Work with the Service Desk to facilitate incident & problem resolution.
• Responsible for creating and maintaining ITSM ( ticketing tool) tasks and impediments according to the given instructions

Training

• Provide application support and training to the end users
• Clarify processes to end users and business stakeholders as required
• Keep abreast of SAP releases, enhancements/new functionality and perform application research

Documentation / Compliance

• Create and maintain all required technical documentation per IS methodology and processes around MM/Ariba and other projects allotted.
• Provide detailed transactional information to internal and external auditors as required

MIS / Reporting

• Configure / Develop Reports and MIS as required by the functional team

Financial Responsibilities

• Manage operational costs; conduct near- and long-term financial forecasts for expanded functionality/user base
• Monitor and adhere to the budgets allocated to the department

People ResponsibilitiesAttend trainings on training needs identified or imparted by HR to enhance performanceEducation QualificationDegree in Information Technology or Computer Science - B. Tech., B.E, MCA, M.Sc. IT, BCA, MBA (IT) or MBA (Supply Chain)Work Experience

• 6-8 years plus experience in SAP MM/SAP Ariba Sourcing configuration with minimum one End-to-End Implementation and at least three Support Projects
• 3-5 Years of Support or 2 Live Implementaions
• Knowledge of SAP Ariba Sourcing( P2P) or WM Module will be an added advantage

Industry to be Hired fromManufacturing (Chemical /Pharma Industry preferred) with indepth exposure to SAPFunctional Competencies

• Strong knowledge of SAP MM configuration and Project management
• Configuration skill of Enterprise Structures, Logistic generals, Material Management & CIN area s
• Creation & Configuration knowledge of customized Movement types, Tax codes, Payment terms, Release strategies, Split Valuations, Account determination of GL a/c, Import cycles etc.
• Hands-on process experience of SAP MM Modules
• Skilled in implementation, customization and maintenance of SAP MM module and integration with related sub modules.
• Exposure to S4 Hana Procurement Module
• Thorough understanding of SAP architecture and integration among core SAP modules
• Well-versed with SAP master data set-up and technical components necessary for successful functioning with complex standard and custom processes.
• Excellent Project management skills ( Project planning, resource allocation and management, project monitoring, reporting)

Interaction Complexity and Team WorkInteractionFrequencyPurpose of InteractionInternal :IT, (Site Infra/ IT Services/Security / BI &M,Functional Team ) , Plant Managers , Quality TeamAs and when requiredUnderstanding requirementsCross module integrationResolving SAP related issues od end usersComplaints management and resolutionAnalysing and generating forms and reports for planning and monitoringProviding training to the end usersAuditors, Knowledge Partners, Vendors Consultants and TrainersAs and when requiredSupporting AuditsResolution of high level technical issuesKnowledge AquisitionTransferring requirement to production and support,

Keyskills :
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