Associate Architect - SAP MM

Job Summary

The primary responsibility of the SAP Materials Management Architect is to provide strategic direction to the Celeros Flow Technology business units using SAP Materials Management (MM), Purchasing Master Data and Material Master, Supply Chain and Inventory Control, extensive experience in Legacy System Migration Workbench (LSMW) is expected, functional knowledge of Quality Management (QM), Production Planning (PP) and Project Systems (PS) modules would be very beneficial. This position will contribute to project implementations, systems development and user support. This role will be based at our Bangalore office.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

Implementation of SAP MM and supporting SAP functionality

• Analysis and documentation of current systems (processes, functions, methods and practices)
• Documentation of SAP ERP processes using prescribed systems analysis methodologies
• Configuration of one or more modules of SAP to meet documented user requirements
• Testing of configured SAP System
• Specification of reports, interfaces and special programs
• Education of key/end users in system operation
• Installation support after system go-live
• Resolve implementation issues to obtain system “sign off” from management

Resolve business issues and user problems

• Progress resolution of SAP MM and other SAP issues as assigned
• Liaise with users to ensure full understanding of business requirements and communication of solutions
• Record progress within Celeros’ help desk systems

Provide business systems expertise to senior management

• Provide support to Materials Supply Chain & Production ERP Director to identify opportunities for business improvement
• Determination of best practice processes for business units utilizing SAP MM module
• Organize, participate in and facilitate business process re-engineering workshops
• Implementation of new processes and education of staff
• Support executive decision-making process by providing SAP MM expertise.

Contribute to Business Systems projects as Lead or Team Player

• Support Engineering and Materials business managers when dealing with complex materials management scenarios
• Project Management responsibility for systems projects as assigned

Lead business process and business systems integration projects within Materials Management process areas

• Produce functional and technical specifications to support the development of interfaces and integration of SAP and other Celeros FT business systems
• Provide SAP expertise to Program and Project Management
• Assign and manage SAP resources assigned to integration projects

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to handle multiple demands with a sense of urgency, drive and energy
• Experienced configurator for SAP QS, PS, PP, FI or CO modules
• At least four full cycle SAP implementations as Materials Management Specialist with Manufacturing industry
• Experience communicating with global business users and other functional stakeholders regarding business operations and process improvement initiatives
• Demonstrated strong written and oral communication skills
• Experience collaborating with multi-person virtual teams
• Self-directed, detail-oriented, have excellent initiative and possess strong analytical skills
• Strong personal motivation, excellent work ethic and positive, team-oriented mindset

Mandatory Education and Experience

• B. Tech/B. E/MCA in a relevant stream through the regular courses from recognized universities and institutes in India
• 10+ years specifying, configuring, deploying, and supporting SAP Materials Management and integrated functionality from other SAP modules, preferably with experience in a global manufacturing environment
• SAP Materials Management consultant certification and/or certification in other mainstream SAP ERP modules
• Proficient in MS Office (particularly MS Excel) and MS SharePoint

Celeros Flow Technology is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.