SAP Data Governance Lead

Job Summary:

The SAP Data Governance lead will lead the implementation and execution of the company’s Master Data Governance strategy and will be accountable for the SAP S4 HANA Data Migration workstream to successfully implement SAP S4 HANA business transformation program. This role is expected to align with several business functions (Order To Cash, Procure To Pay, Record to Report, Manufacturing) to gather data migration requirements for master and transactional data and ensure data migration deliverables are completed as per plan for the SAP S4 HANA Go Live implementation. A successful incumbent is expected to lead the execution of the strategy and tactics necessary to improve the data quality, standards for Business to Business (B2B) Master Data domains for Customer, Vendor, Material, Inventory, Finance, Manufacturing and establish a central data governance structure across the enterprise. The ideal candidate must be familiar with SAP S4 HANA and have a strong background in data migration and data analytics.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Interface with business workstreams, the S/4 Core Team, System Integrators (SI) and IT to capture & analyze business processes, workflows, policies, tables, objects, master data elements, to translate RTR, O2C, or P2P needs into the design of SAP S/4 Data Migration solution for master data and transactional data respectively.
• Lead and deliver the migration of the SAP S4 HANA master data (Customer, Vendor, Material, Inventory, Finance-GL, Cost Centers, Profit Centers, Bank Master) and transactional data (Sales Orders, Purchase Orders, Open AP, Open AR items) as per plan.
• Work with data stewards to document future state master data creation and maintenance for business processes in SAP S4 HANA.
• Facilitate the integration of data from multiple sources and systems.
• Enhance and develop data policies, definitions, business rules, standards, role definitions, future state SAP S4 HANA master data processes to help build the enterprise master data governance framework.
• Translate SAP S4 HANA data governance and stewardship policies and processes to business workstreams (Order To Cash, Procure to Pay, Record to Report) and clearly communicate the value and benefits it brings to SAP S4 HANA downstream processes.
• Participate in SAP S4 HANA workshops and sessions for data migration design and validation, serving as a SPOC during cutover, dress rehearsals and validations.
• Provide operational support seeking opportunities as a SME for data stewardship, process improvements and automation to SAP S4 HANA Customer, Vendor, Material, Finance master data domains.
• Build stakeholder consensus across business workstreams (Order To Cash, Procure To Pay, Manufacturing, Record to Report) and ensure everyone is on the same page, in agreement, and can understand the master data solution being proposed.
• Work with business workstreams (Order To Cash, Procure To Pay, Manufacturing, Record to Report) to explain data mappings, between legacy systems and SAP S4 HANA, data validations process.
• Lead, coach, and train team members, end users, business partners and stakeholders on master data quality processes, tools, metrics and master data lifecycle to enable accurate, efficient, data-based processes and decision.
• Participate in data architecture design in alignment with the enterprises architecture strategy with SAP S4 HANA and legacy systems.
• Participate in design of system integrations to support legacy system master data requirements with SAP S4 HANA.
• Design and lead implementation of master data management team that will create and maintain master data in accordance with the master data framework.
• Operate within the core values of respect and care for others.

Note: The employer reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Data Science, or related field

Skills and Work Experience Requirements:

• Minimum 10+ years’ experience in SAP ECC system experience with two end to end project SAP S4 HANA project implementation leading data migration.
• Minimum 10+ years hands-on experience in Master Data Management in establishing enterprise-wide data governance framework, with a focus on improvement of data quality data standards, principles, governance metrics, processes, related tools and data architecture.
• Minimum of 3+ years using data quality tools like Informatica Data Quality, SAP MDG etc.
• Minimum 10+ years working with SAP ECC business processes related to Finance and Accounting, Customer Service, Manufacturing Operations, Procurement, Distribution & Logistics or Sales & Marketing processes.
• Experience with SAP S/4 HANA, SAP MDG Cloud, LSMW, LTMC.
• Consumer packages goods or food and beverage experience.
• Expert level understanding of the core business processes & system transactions and how master data impacts business activity and performance upstream and downstream to help identify gaps or opportunities to improve our data quality.
• Knowledge of lean, six sigma, continuous improvement methodologies with an organizational change mindset.
• Thorough understanding of SAP Master Data, focusing on materials, customer, and Vendor.
• Experience with MGD and MDM in a manufacturing environment including preparation, cleansing activities, and data migration.
• Understanding of MDG and MDM best practices
• Experience with Winshuttle, Jira, Confluence, SharePoint
• Experience managing project with cross-functional teams and multiple parallel workstreams.
• Ability to think strategically while delivering tactical solutions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills across all levels of organization, geographics and cultures
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite with strong excel ability
• Minimal travel required

SAP Business Analyst - Supply Chain & Logistics

Job Description

• The SAP Business Analyst - Supply Chain & Logistics is accountable for analyzing business requirements and translating them into a technical specification. You understand business processes and provide creative solutions to business problems.
• You are responsible for the successful implementation of SAP solutions and products. Develop necessary specifications and modifications to meet and exceed expectations and objectives.
• You will be responsible for the SAP user support. You understand the logistics business processes and the involvement of the SAP system incl. the integration to other IT systems.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and customizing of SAP modules related to Supply Chain & Logistics
  • Production Planning (PP)
  • Materials Management (MM)
  • Quality Management (QM)
  • Sales and Distribution (SD) and
  • Plant Maintenance (PM).
• Provide support related to SAP Supply Chain & Logistics modules and processes.
• Consult with users on how to effectively use SAP functionalities.
• Participate in feasibility studies of new requests and provide recommendations for SAP solutions and process enhancements.
• Specify system requirements (business & technical) to assess feasibility and risks, considering time and budget constraints.
• Prepare unit test plan and support/ perform unit & regression testing.
• Provide training and documentation of new functionality to business users.
•   Provide regular management reports on the status of support activities and projects.
• Responsible for managing smaller projects or segments of larger projects.
• Maintain one's own professional development, including continuous learning of new SAP products, technologies, and releases. 

Qualifications

EDUCATIONAL PREREQUISITES AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college preferably in Computer Science, Management of Information Systems or Business.
• At least 8 years of relevant professional experience in SAP Supply Chain & Logistics applications.
• At least 2 hands-on, full lifecycle SAP implementations – from Blueprint to Go Live. Experience with design, configuration, and process re-engineering.
• In-depth knowledge and hands-on implementation and support experience in SAP Supply Chain & Logistics modules.
• Basic level of understanding of processes within other modules of SAP.
• A strong industry background in medical device or pharmaceutical industry in a global business environment.
• Experience in an application support environment (issue management, enhancement management).
• SAP Certification is a plus.
• Knowledge of the integration between SAP ERP modules.
• Experience in S/4 desirable.
• Experience using Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and Visio software.
• Good understanding of business processes and their value chain.
• Project management skills and experience, including project scheduling, task tracking, risk analysis, team building, delegation, and project management tools and methodologies.
• Experience with business change management techniques.
• Strong ability to work in a team and collaborate with internal and external partners.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, relationship management, and communication skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with all levels in the organization
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills and creative thinking.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Highly motivated individual performing at a high level in a fast paced and dynamic environment.

Magee Resource Group is collaborating with our direct client in the manufacturing industry to hire a permanent, full-time SAP Basis Administrator. This critical role involves architecting SAP technical solutions, implementing and supporting SAP applications and infrastructure, and ensuring consistent high-performance systems to support business operations.

Experience

• 8+ Years of SAP Basis experience
• Previous experience supporting an S/4 HANA environment
• MUST know CPI
• Hana DB experience

 MANAGER ECOMMERCE DEVELOPMENT

The Manager of E-commerce Development will lead our technical team in the continuing enhancement of our websites supporting the execution of our strategic web initiatives.  This position manages a team of developers to deliver solutions to a variety of enhancement requests and projects that will optimize our customer’s online experience. The successful manager has strong relationships across functions and is trusted to keep initiatives on track. This position manages the product development lifecycle, coordinating activities, monitoring quality standards, ensuring accurate estimation and timely completion of projects.  This position will facilitate our Agile development process, empower the team to deliver high-quality software solutions, and drive continuous improvement. You will work closely with product owners, developers, and other stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.  The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of ecommerce technology and will have expert knowledge and experience in project management particularly within an agile development environment.

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience leading projects within a technical ecommerce environment
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience leading projects in an Agile development environment
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience managing development teams
• Knowledge of retail eCommerce technologies
• Experience working with multi-shore teams.
• Experience running sprint planning meetings and sprint planning.
• Must be incredibly detail oriented.
• Experience working directly with business stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Proven experience developing, inspiring, and activating teams to deliver best in class websites.
• Highly collaborative mindset, team player
• Agile / Scrum certification and/or experience is required.
• Project Management PMP certification and/or experience is required.
• Bachelor’s degree required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of developers, including hiring, training, and performance management.
• Partner closely with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into actionable development plans.
• Lead the development and implementation of eCommerce solutions, ensuring they align with business goals and technical standards.
• Drive the adoption of Agile methodologies and facilitate Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives,
• Serve as project manager for all eCommerce initiatives classified as a project following our SDLC standards and procedures.
• Fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources effectively.
• Identify and mitigate risks to project delivery.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the development team.
• Stay up to date with eCommerce trends, technologies, and best practices.

SAP Senior Analyst - Finance (FICO/COPA)

Hiram, OH

Hybrid| Full-time

About the job

Job Overview

The Senior Analyst – SAP is responsible for leading project teams in gathering business requirements, design, develop, and implement new functionality. Support existing SAP solution and related enterprise software. Assisting business with financial analysis. Responsible for Finance, Controlling, & Profitability Analysis within SAP and associated applications and tools.

Job Responsibilities

• Analyze business issues, balancing the often-competing needs for innovation and standardization/process harmonization, to develop/propose business solutions.
• Support existing solutions for break-fix issues and continuous process improvement to improve functional solution and business process.
• Working cohesively with Business Process Owners to ensure business process design and supporting SAP configuration and developments are in line with the business needs and strategic objectives.
• Ensuring stability and continuity in IT operations.
• Act as advanced level support for analysis, troubleshooting and resolving technical accounting issues in collaboration with IT, Accounting, and Finance departments
• Take a leading role as a project manager in business application deployment projects; participate as SAP subject matter expert within area of expertise of assigned SAP modules.
• Lead internal and external teams of cross functional resources during the project to achieve the results and manage the deliverables.
• Manage and control the implementation of changes without business interruption.
• Managing tasks through all project lifecycle phases (Requirements Gathering and Analysis, Design, Development, Testing, Deployment and Support) for IT initiatives.
• Understanding of integration and relationship between SAP modules, especially as they relate to FICO & COPA.
• Analysis of financial postings and outcomes to ensure the system is working as expected.
• Documenting current configuration and maintaining proper level of documentation for all changes including specifications and testing documentation.
• Gather requirements from business partners, research and propose short- and long-term solutions utilizing SAP or other enterprise applications.
• Write functional specification, resolve critical application development issues, develop and deliver training material.
• Coordinate the creation and execution of test scripts.
• Execute post implementation reviews to measure actual deliverables vs. requirements.
• Collaborating with other team members to design and deploy effective IT solutions
• Provide leadership in the IT Applications team.
• Assist Director, IT Applications to realize team, department, and business goals.
• All employees are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies and procedures.
• All employees are expected to produce our products in a manner that exceeds the quality and value expectation of our customers and consumers by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, Policies and Procedures outlined in our Safe Quality Food Program.
• Other duties as assigned by the manager.

Required Education And Experience

• B.A./B.S. degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business or related field.
• 10+ years of IT experience in a corporate environment supporting SAP systems and projects.
• Expert knowledge of SAP FICO, COPA, & Treasury.
• Extensive functional understanding of accounting best practices, and an ability to implement them in software solutions.
• Strong understanding of accounting and financial postings.
• Strong cross functional understanding of SAP modules.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong teamwork approach to problem solving with the ability to make sound, independent decisions based on functional expertise and experience.
• Ability to provide leadership, support, communication and direction.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, troubleshoot and problem solve beyond routine issues.

Preferred Education And Experience

• Master’s degree in accounting and finance
• Current Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification
• Experience with Deviated (Billback) Pricing
• S/4 HANA implementation & New General Ledger experience
• PMP certification

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in an office setting.
• Occasional exposure to industrial operations including: temperature extremes from approximately 35ºF to 100ºF; noise levels in excess of 85 dB; moisture and moving machinery.

Magee Resource Group has partnered with our direct client, a global manufacturing leader to hire a permanent, full-time Finance Manager. This person will need to be finance focused, fluent in accounting and understand SAP best practices for continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in the Finance space
• 8+ years of experience in the SAP / ERP space
• Multiple full lifecycle implementation experience

Position          SAP Business Analyst

Role Type       Hybrid in Chicago Area

Reports To     VP Information Technology

Date                June 14, 2024

Grade              ?

Position Summary

Instant Pot Brands is the global organization behind the well-known Instant Pot multi-cookers, air fryers, and other popular kitchen products and accessories. We have recently kicked off a project to implement the latest SAP S/4HANA software to operate the business in a private cloud-based environment hosted on Microsoft Azure as part of the SAP RISE program.

This role will work with other internal analysts, subject matter experts (SMEs) and external consultants to implement SAP following standard SAP best practices. We will be pursuing a fit-to-standard strategy to eliminate customization to match SAP’s clean core methodology. This will be a fast-moving project to provide a straightforward implementation for our future growth and success.

Primary Responsibilities

• Work with implementation partner and internal team to design and build our SAP S/4HANA system using SAP best practices

• Ability to interpret and clarify incoming SAP incidents and service requests
• Develop a working knowledge of the organization to efficiently route business support and clarifying questions to the right people
• Work with SAP support team to share knowledge and approaches to issues
• Enter SAP ECS tickets as needed and work to resolution
• Work with end users to understand issues, suggest resolutions, and follow up to ensure closure
• Consult with IT personnel as necessary to diagnose and resolve system or networking issues
• Interact with vendors for assistance with incident resolution as required
• Document recurring solutions to incidents
• Attention to detail and following a consistent approach to problem-solving
• Maintain system documentation when changes are made
• Follow industry standard change processes complete with testing and validation
  
  

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or comparable work experience
• SAP training and certifications are a plus
• Strong knowledge of SAP SD, MM and associated business processes
• Prefer SAP implementation experience using SAP Activate methodology
• At least 3 years of experience supporting SAP S/4HANA
• Experience with EDI transactions in retail environment (B2B)
• Experience working in an ITIL-based service management environment
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong organizational and team collaboration skills
• Ability to answer questions in a clear and concise manner both verbally and in writing to various technical levels
• Enjoy working with other functional leaders and staff to understand needs and provide solutions
• Excellent listening skills and always seek first to understand the customer’s concerns and needs
• Effective time management skills
• Strong logical and analytical thinker
• Attention to detail
• Ability to occasionally work evenings and weekends as needed for training and support of various shifts and global offices

Position          SAP Integration Analyst & Developer

Role Type       Hybrid in Chicago Area

Reports To     VP Information Technology

Date                June 14, 2024

Grade              ?

Position Summary

Instant Pot Brands is the global organization behind the well-known Instant Pot multi-cookers, air fryers, and other popular kitchen products and accessories. We have recently kicked off a project to implement the latest SAP S/4HANA software to operate the business in a private cloud-based environment as part of the SAP RISE program.

This role will work with other internal analysts, subject matter experts (SMEs) and external consultants to implement SAP following standard SAP best practices. We will be pursuing a fit-to-standard strategy to eliminate customization to match SAP’s clean core methodology. This will be a fast-moving project to provide a straightforward implementation for our future growth and success.

Primary Responsibilities

• Work with implementation partner and internal team to design and build out our SAP S/4HANA integrations

• Ownership of various integrations with large and small retail customers, vendors and third-party logistics (3PL) providers
• Development and modification of interfaces to meet evolving requirements and new needs
• Work with internal teams and external partners to work through requirements to support integration needs
• Consult with IT personnel as necessary to diagnose and resolve system or networking issues
• Interact with our SAP AMS team for assistance with incident resolution as required
• Attention to detail and following a consistent approach to problem-solving
• Maintain system documentation when changes are made
• Follow industry standard change processes complete with testing and validation
  
  

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or comparable work experience
• SAP training and certifications are a plus
• Strong knowledge of SAP S/4HANA
• Expert knowledge of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) with customer and 3PL transactions
• Experience using EDI data integration providers such as IBM Sterling, TrueCommerce, Cleo, etc.
• Awareness of API interface design best practices
• At least 5 years of experience supporting EDI transactions with customers
• Experience working with third party logistics (3PL) providers and associated EDI interfaces
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong organizational and team collaboration skills
• Ability to answer questions in a clear and concise manner both verbally and in writing to various technical levels
• Excellent listening skills and always seek first to understand the customer’s concerns and needs
• Effective time management skills
• Strong logical and analytical thinker
• Attention to detail
• Ability to occasionally work evenings and weekends as needed for training and support of various shifts and global offices