SAP VMS Consultant

Morgan McKinley; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sime Darby in Malaysia seeks a SAP Functional Support specialist to manage, implement and strategize the IS-Automotive and VMS framework, covering functionalities, integration and security to ensure compliant, productive operations.

You will guide the transition, support incidents, coordinate change requests, and develop SOPs while coaching colleagues and delivering solutions for mid-to-large scale SAP projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, information technology, engineering or related field preferred.
• 3-6 years of related working experience in SAP Support environment and/or SAP project implementation in the IS Auto (VMS).
• Knowledge of SAP IS-Automotive (VMS) and integration with other SAP modules.
• ITIL v4 certification is an added advantage.
• Ability to manage complex requirements and coordinate with mid-level management and clients.

Responsibilities

• Identify improvements and propose plans to customers.
• Provide solutions to medium to complex requirements in IS Auto (VMS).
• Coach and guide subordinates for day-to-day operations.
• Coordinate change requests and project enhancements.
• Manage client expectations with project metrics and reporting.
• Develop presentations to drive new business opportunities.
• Oversee project personnel and ensure timely delivery of incidents and requests.
• Support transitions, train site teams, and go-live prep.
• Deliver SAP functional support within SLAs and budgets.

Skills

IS Automotive domain

Stakeholder communication

Leadership

Team coaching

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/Engineering/Business

Tools

SAP IS-Automotive (VMS)

SAP ECC

SAP S/4HANA

ITIL v4

Job description

Manage, implement and strategize the design, development and implementation of SAP IS-Automotive; through the development, establishment and implementation of SAP IS-Automotive in Vehicle Management System(VMS) enhancement framework by covering its functionalities, integrated solutions, capabilities and security in order to achieve efficient operability, compliance and sustains productivity thus enhancing the value creation for Division business through IT innovation and support the business to attain operational excellence.

Job Description

SAP Functional Support

• Identifies areas of improvements and proposed the improvement plans to the customers
• Provide solution to medium to complex requirements in the areas of IS-Auto (VMS)
• Provide guidance and coaching to subordinates to enable them to manage their day to day operations
• Manage and coordinate resolutions of change requests and/or projects that may involves system enhancements and training requests
• Manages mid-level management clients, company management and project team expectations for agreed upon project performance by obtaining and providing project metrics. Recommends and implements changes or alternate paths based upon performance and metrics.
• Develops and makes presentations that could lead to expanded business opportunities. Participates in proposal efforts and sales calls to enhance opportunities for future business deals with client.
• Oversees assigned personnel for projects / operations. Assigns work and provides direction about timeliness and completion of project /incidents and change requests objectives. Addresses performance issues within prescribed guidelines.

Project Execution

• Support the transition team in ensuring that all technical knowledge is captured. Ensure that the site operation teams are fully trained to support the site infrastructure. Perform job shadowing and go-live preparations.
• Self-starter and independent in managing the tasks assigned.
• Proactive in proposing improvements to simplify processes.

Service Management and Continuous Improvements

• Review information, incidents, problems and analysis collected and escalated by Service Desk team. Perform additional analysis of incidents and problems. Resolve the incidents and problems.
• Escalate incidents and problems, as necessary, to the appropriate team or vendor, while actively retaining ownership of the incident on behalf of the users. Notify users of resolutions.
• Seek opportunities, develop, and maintain knowledge of business processes, and SAP applications functionality and configuration. Receptive to performance and developmental feedback.
• Deliver SAP Functional support work within agreed service levels and budgetary guidelines defined in the Service Level Agreement.
• Adhere to IT support procedures, policies and guidelines.
• Implement operational continuous improvement, service efficiency initiatives, functions improvement and rationalization to better serve Sime Darby business needs.
• Help with regular reviews and analysis of Problem Management data to highlight causes of frequent or high impact failures and suggest preventative action.
• Enter SAP application solutions into the knowledge database.
• Prepare the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) required for the effectiveness and quality of the services provided.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, information technology, engineering or related field preferred
• 3-6 years of related working experience in SAP Support environment and/or SAP project implementation in the areas of IS Auto (VMS).
• Keep abreast with SAP technology advancements and developments and have the ability to understand and utilise new technology.
• Ability to provide solutions to complex requirements in the areas of IS-Auto (VMS).
• Knowledge in the areas of SAP IS-Automotive (VMS)
• Knowledge and understanding of the integration of IS-Automotive (VMS) with other modules within SAP and integration methods with external system will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge in the other areas of SAP Logistic module will be an added advantage
• Experience in either SAP ECC and/or S/4 HANA
• ITIL v 4 certified will be an added advantage
• Good to have - Variant configuration knowledge

Other Qualifications

• Good personal computer and business solutions software skills
• Good organizational skills
• Good creative, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good interpersonal and presentation skills for interacting with team members, clients and company management
• Good human relations and leadership skills to train, guide, motivate and mentor the work of project personnel
• Basic negotiation skills to participate in new business development opportunities
• Skilled in estimating and common project management desktop tools
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and switch between tasks quickly
• Ability to manage medium sized projects
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and change
• Ability to create and maintain formal and informal networks
• Possesses technical and analytical skills in systems customization and configurations, forms and reports development on SAP applications.