SAP MM/APO Functional (Business) Analyst - JO4564-60189 in Chicago, IL
Our client seeks an experienced SAP MM/APO functional Analyst to augment their existing SAP Team.As a member of the team you will work under the direction of the SAP Manager; An as the Senior Analyst you will be responsible for configuration of MM, PP, PM and QM modules of SAP and APO as well as supporting related business processes and end-user education/training. The Senior Analyst will work closely with internal customers/managers and other IS team members to provide solutions to business objectives.Representative Duties: Provide routine support to MM, PP, PM and QM modules and APO users Resolve Service Request tickets in accordance with agreed upon SLAs Respond to inquiries and/or issues Perform ad-hoc queries and requests for data Prepare end-user training and job aids Conduct in-house training for end-users and team members on application specific functionality Work independently to complete enhancements and change orders by developing new and expanding upon existing solutions in the MM, PP, PM and QM modules and APO Lead threads of projects and initiatives to deploy new functionality and/or enhance existing functionality Understand business processes and how underlying configuration and data supports or enables related processes Analyze, refine and document requirements as part of defined projects and initiatives Recommend and configure solutions with a focus on providing business value Test and implement solutions Support and enhance solutions, continually looking for opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness Introduce Best Practice and process improvement ideas wherever appropriate Train and mentor junior team members Assist in candidate screening and interviews when new resources are being recruited Actively participate as a member of the GIS team in activities that include communications, status meetings and internal initiatives Participate in relevant user community meetings to ensure alignment between processes & technology and identify potential areas of opportunity Adhere and contribute to GIS processes, procedures and policies, as well as expanding internal GIS knowledge on the processes and functionality used by the company Maintain a current awareness of SAP product developments and trends and determine how they can be used to enhance productivity within the company Client desires contract to hire but will hire on a full time basis. Bachelor degree or MBA Formal SAP training in MM, PP, PM and QM modules of SAP or APO 5-7 years experience in enterprise systems implementation 5 years MM, PP, PM and QM modules and APO hands-on configuration experience (ECC 6.0 experience desired) and support of a live SAP production client At least 3 full cycle SAP implementation project with hands-on project experience designing, testing and implementing MM, PP, PM and QM modules and APO and solutions Understanding of integration points of MM/PP/PM/QM with SD/CS/FI and other modules Ability to perform process decomposition, root cause analysis, gap analysis and blueprint definition Willingness to travel to remote facilities Overtime if projects dictate Key Competencies:Adaptability, Critical Thinking, Customer Focus, Decision Quality, Communication, Drive for Results, Integrity and Trust, Priority Setting, Relationship Building, Analytical SkillsOutstanding Communications Skills To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here