Systems and Data Analyst

Job Title : Systems and Data Analyst 3 (SAP Production Planning)

Location : Seattle, WA 98108

Additional Locations : Chandler, AZ / Dallas, TX / Long Beach, CA / Miami, FL / St. Louis City, MO / North Charleston, SC

Job Type : Contractor - Hybrid (2-3 days onsite)

Work Schedule : Monday-Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM

Duration : 6 months, possible extension

Primary Skills : SAP, SAP Production Planning (PP), SAP Production Planning, E2E, SAP S / 4 HANA, SAP Quality Management, Implementation, S4 COE, Information Digital Technology & Security (IDT&S), Production Planning (SAP PP)

Summary :

Client Information Digital Technology & Security (IDT&S) is currently looking for an S4 Hana Production Planning (SAP PP) Expert for their S4 COE team. The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with SAP Production Planning (PP) modules. This position focuses on implementation and support of SAP projects and products and requires strong collaboration skills with business, solution architects, and developers.

Position Responsibilities :

Regular and predictable attendance is required.

Responsible for conducting workshops and contributing toward process solutioning.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including business SMEs, architects, developers, and system integrators to propose solutions for projects and products.

Identify, recommend, and implement complex configuration solutions; implement full-cycle configuration and maintain documentation.

Translate functional specifications into application design documents; coordinate with ABAP team; test new functionality or enhancements; prepare test plans and scripts; perform unit and integration tests.

Participate in project delivery during testing cycles and lead root cause analysis and issue correction.

Exposure to SAP Solution Manager.

Ability to independently handle and lead development of WRICEF objects with ABAP team.

Exposure to SAP Project Systems.

SAP PS or S / 4 HANA certifications are an advantage.

Knowledge and experience with SAP Activate methodology and Agile (SAFe).

Contribute to overall project management plan using SAP Activate.

Experience with SAP S / 4 Hana and FIORI.

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

Required Skills :

At least 8-10 years of overall business experience in SAP Production Planning.

8+ years SAP PP consulting with implementation experience, including at least one E2E full life cycle implementation in SAP S / 4 HANA.

Bachelor’s degree or higher.

Education / experience typically includes advanced degree (Bachelor + 6 years, Master + 4 years, or 10 years equivalent experience).

Experience with SAP Production Planning in large, complex business environments; Aerospace and Defense experience is an added advantage.

Experience with S / 4 HANA roadmap, releases, and innovations.

Strong knowledge of working with interfaces.

In-depth knowledge of SAP user exits, batch jobs, and standard SAP reports.

Thorough understanding of SAP PP including material master, MRP types, lot sizing procedures, back flush, scrap, FIORI apps, MRP areas, BOMs, work centers, capacity leveling, routing, strategy groups, stock requirements, and full SAP PP configurations.

Desired Skills

In-depth understanding of special planning procedures and interchangeability functionality.

Understanding of discrete and repetitive manufacturing with configurations.

Knowledge of ECM / OCM / Batch handling and serial number management.

Integration touch points with Sales, Procurement, Costing, Quality, and Plant Maintenance.

Working knowledge with WBS.

Fundamental knowledge of S4 Hana PPDS.

Good to have - SAP Quality Management.