SAP PTP Lead Consultant

SUMMARY:
The Role:

We are looking for an experienced SAP PTP Lead Consultant a 12-month fixed term contract for Pretoria.

 

Purpose of the role:

The SAP PTP Lead Consultant is responsible for configuring and testing SAP MM and other third-party functions and module solutions within the Purchase to Pay business area...

POSITION INFO:
The Role:

We are looking for an experienced SAP PTP Lead Consultant a 12-month fixed term contract for Pretoria.

 

Purpose of the role:

The SAP PTP Lead Consultant is responsible for configuring and testing SAP MM and other third-party functions and module solutions within the Purchase to Pay business area, as well as troubleshooting and resolution of technical problems aligned to operations - and service processes.

 

Minimum educational level:                                                      

• NQF level 6 or higher qualification in the Information Technology (IT) field essential

 

We require the following work experience:

• A minimum of five yearsâ?? experience in Materials Management
• A minimum of three yearsâ?? experience in upstream and downstream Supplier Portal functionality and integration into Materials Management
• Experience in integrating MM with PM, FI, SD and QM
• Implementation experience including full life cycle ASAP methodology, business requirement collection, business process analysis, gap analysis, realization, final preparation, training, go-live, support
• Sound knowledge in SAP core areas of warehouse management and materials management
• Adequate knowledge of SAP development concepts, guidelines and SAP architecture required
• Knowledge of IT Service Management principles, frameworks (ITIL) and Web technologies: HTML 5
• Knowledge of Project management including methods and tools including mining industry models
• Candidate must be a team player and demonstrate good interpersonal, communication, problem solving and project coordination skills
• The successful candidate must have strong leadership and analytical skills with high attention to detail proficiency levels
• High level of MS Office proficiency and willing and able to travel for up to 2 to 3 days at a time (international)
• Strong executive presence and ability to interact at that level
• Mentors team members in technology, architecture, and delivery of applications
• Successful teamwork experience and demonstrated leadership abilities are required
• Proven ability to transfer knowledge and stay aware of current trends and technical advancements
• Good knowledge of SAP authorization roles, objects, and basic reports to troubleshoot missing authorizations
• Experience with design of a reporting strategy and delivering reports in a BI space
• Experience with S/4 HANA implementation will be an advantage
• Experience developing and executing automated scripts in tools
• Knowledge of Logistics Supply Chain best practice

 

Skills and Experience:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead implementation and business process improvements in the SAP Procure to Pay module in the areas of Vendor Master data management, Purchase requisitions, Quantity contracts, Info records, Purchase orders, Stock transport orders, External Services Procurement, Sub-contracting processing, Consumption based planning (MRP), Goods receipt processing and Logistics invoice verification process
• Lead Implementation and process improvements in key areas of SAP Inventory management and Warehouse management modules that include Inter and intra Company Stock transfers, Transfer postings, Goods movements (GR/GI), Special stocks, Physical inventory, and all internal warehouse processes
• Assess and lead integration efforts related to cross-functional projects between materials management and other modules such as PM, SD, FI and CO
• Develop, design, test and validate SAP configuration/customizing, RICEF requirement objects (Reports, Interfaces, Conversions, Enhancements and Workflow) either as production support initiatives or new projects
• Work with the SAP security team on resolving authorization issues and provide recommendations on optimal security setup for ongoing projectsâ?? requirements
• Work with the development team by providing functional specifications for new RICEF development, unit test and manage the changes through the SAP landscape
• Work independently with business process owners and business leads on presenting new solutions, leading workshops from scoping phase through realization phase of the projects
• Conduct ABAP report programming, interactive reports, user exits, ABAP queries, ALE/ EDI, IDOC.
• Monitoring inbound / outbound flow of production orders, shipments, and invoices to check for workflow notifications and resolve error messages
• Create test scenarios for unit testing and integration testing for all PTP business processes and obtain sign-off after successful completion of testing
• Involvement in user documentation and configuration documentation which includes the creation of user manuals
• Ensure adherence to all IT governance frameworks including policies, procedures, processes, and standards
• Update and maintain known error database, knowledge base, configuration database as well as testing and training material, and implement a continuous improvement plan to improve the portfolio solutions
• Perform SAP Note Implementations (Functional Security)

 

 

 

 

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