Description
SAP Materials Management covers all tasks within the supply chain; including consumption based planning, purchasing, vendor evaluation and invoice verification. It also includes inventory, production planning, and warehouse management. The Technical Lead understands the business requirements, prepares AS-IS & TO-BE document and sign-off with users for Business blue print document. The Technical Lead performs configuration work as per the blue print document. Usually there are several small and large configuration teams working on different parts of the business process.
Responsibilities
Implementation project:
Setting up organization structure of material management and relevant configuration like Purchase organization, valuation area plants, storage location, and warehouse structure etc.
Finalization of material groups, purchasing groups, payment terms, Inco terms, Pricing Procedure
Finalization of various numbers ranges for material master, vendor master and all purchasing and inventory documents
Configuration of release procedure for purchasing document like Purchase requisition and purchase order
Preparation of testing document and internal testing
Preparation of master data templates for various object like material master, vendor master, excise master, Info-records, source list, purchase order
Integration testing with other module PP, SD and FI/CO
Preparing the cut over strategy for MM object
Preparing the user manual and imparting training to business process owners
Go-live preparation and post go live support
Support project:
Interaction with client through net meetings, calls & emails. Handling Tickets & Tasks and responsible for closing the same within defined SLAs (Service Level Agreements)
Responsible for troubleshooting the issues in the system and providing support
Executing the needed changes in configuration
Executing the analysis and resolution of production support calls
Raising Change Requests (CRs) and writing functional specifications for them
Preparing test data for testing CRs (Change Requests)
Testing CRs (Change Requests) and preparing test results
Carrying out regression testing
There will be some interaction with other modules consultants
Preparing test cases, test scenarios and solution documents for the issues
Strong knowledge in building logics to make customized reports according to business scenarios
Strong blueprint creation skills which supports to configuration of business scenarios
Evaluate and amalgamate research findings to develop valuable insights and strategic recommendations for our client
Expertise in effective search strategies to gather relevant data using a broad set of resources such as on-line databases, the internet, internal database, associations etc.
Fulfill a variety of operational tasks using appropriate proprietary application
Monitor, coach and develop the team by sharing knowledge and providing training as necessary
Essential Skills
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Experience in Procurement / Inventory Domain, External Service Management, Logistics Invoice Verification, Batch and Serial no. Management, Output Determination, Cross Module Integration, Purchasing, Pricing, Release Strategies
Excellent written and verbal communication, analytical and critical-thinking skills are essential
Should be organized and focused on delivering research tasks within defined deadlines
Must be dynamic, flexible and possess perseverance skills
Proficiency in customer relationship management
Exhibit reactiveness and constructiveness at work such as, suggesting innovative but pragmatic solutions
Utilize secondary research sources and techniques
Identify and participate in continuous improvement initiatives
Personal
Should have understanding of business objectives and organization structure
The candidate must have strong work ethics andtrustworthiness
The candidate should work accurately with good attention to detail by maintaining confidentiality and integrity
Must be highly collaborative and team oriented with commitment to excellence
Ability to work under pressure to achieve the multiple daily deadlines for client deliverables, with a mature approach
Preferred Skills
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The candidate should have an expertise in problem solving
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Advanced)
Self-motivated, fast learner with the ability to operate independently
Must have proven track record of impacting results throughout career
The candidate must be a highly versatile thinker who can assimilate knowledge and has understanding across different industries, products, technologies, disciplines etc.
Personal
Demonstrate proactive thinking
Negotiation and persuasion skills are required to work with partners and implement changes
Should have strong interpersonal relations and mentoring skills
Have the ability to work under stringent deadlines and demanding client conditions