IT SAP Lead, MM/PP

PLZ Corp.; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company paid Life and Short-Term disab

401k company match

Paid Time Off

Bonus incentive programs

Job summary

PLZ Corp is seeking an IT Lead SAP – MM/PP to oversee SAP SCM/Production applications, identify process improvements, and drive implementation, training, and documentation. The role demands strong analytical skills, deep SAP knowledge, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate will manage blueprinting, data analytics, and post-go-live support, with travel up to 20% to PLZ locations. Bachelor’s degree and extensive SAP MM/PP experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, information technology, or related field preferred.
• 10+ years of overall business analyst experience in SAP MM/PP in SAP ECC.
• Experience with end-to-end processes: MM/PP master data, material master, sourcing, scheduling, inventory, and production planning.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day SAP SCM/Production modules and assist in new project implementation.
• Integrate new plants into the PLZ SAP template and standardize business processes.
• Translate requirements into technical specifications and participate in blueprint workshops.
• Provide data analytics support and report operational findings in a timely manner.
• Travel up to 20% to PLZ locations as required.

Skills

SAP MM/PP knowledge

Analytical skills

Documentation

Stakeholder communication

Travel up to 20%

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

SAP ECC

SAP MM/PP

Job description

PLZ is committed to product stewardship and innovation, strong ethical standards, sustainable operations and most importantly, the development of our people. Whether at our manufacturing facilities or corporate headquarters, PLZ prioritizes health and safety, and offers you the support you need to create the career you want, through engagement, equity and inclusion, and opportunity.

From household cleaning solutions to personal care products, and food to automotive lubricants, PLZ produces more than 2,500 different aerosol and liquid products in our facilities across the continent. We know that being the partner of choice for our clients starts with being the partner of choice for our employees. Learn more at www.plzcorp.com/careers or visit https://youtu.be/XYNIFpLQIJY

The IT Lead SAP – MM/PP is responsible for overall support of SAP SCM/Production application systems. Responsibilities include identifying improvements in business processes, implementation, training, and documentation. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, a deep understanding of SAP system knowledge, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Key responsibility:

• Support the Supply Chain/Production Modules for day-to-day business activities and help to implement the new projects.
• Support Supply Chain/Production area while integrating new plants into the PLZ SAP template.
• Work with other resources in standardizing the business process for better SAP utilization.
• Identify improvements in business processes, and work with business users and technical resources to implement the same.
• Translates requirements and functional specifications into technical solutions(specifications, tested code, technical documentation).
• Participate in project blueprint workshops to support requirement gathering, fit gap analysisand preparation of solution alternatives.
• Assist business users with specific data analytics, identify anomalies in business operation based on data and report the findings in a timely manner.
• Ability to support business in post-go-live stages of projects.
• Document business process, train users on proper usage of the system.
• Advise IT and Sr. Management of any issues along with proposal to address the same.
• Willing to travel up to 20 % as required to the PLZ locations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, information technology, or related field preferred.
• 10+ years of overall business analyst experience in SAP MM/PP in SAP ECC environment.
• Experience and understanding of the following end to end processes:
  • MM/PP Master Data.
  • Material Master, Sourcing, Procurement, Scheduling, Stock transfer orders, Inventory management, Physical inventory, valuation and account assignment and Invoice Verification
  • Make to Stock and Make to Order in PP.
  • Production Planning, Shop Floor control in PP
• Well-versed with all integration points between SAP MM/PP and other SAP modules like SD, QM, WM and FICO
• Experience working in a team as well as independent environment.
• Must be able to communicate with all levels of the organization including the ability to explain technical processes and concepts to non-technical user groups.
• Takes initiatives and self-motivator. Ability to identify and understand business problems and offer viable solutions to address the same.
• Ability to establish, build and maintain relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Good documentation skills and ability to create documents for blueprinting, configuration, test cases, defect resolution and training materials.

Compensation:

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $140,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $155,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Dependent on the position offered, other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.

PLZ Corp offers a robust suite of benefits including:

• Company paid Life and Short-Term disability.
• Voluntary benefits including additional life, disability, and hospital/accident insurance.
• 401k & company provided match.
• Paid Time Off
• Bonus incentive programs (Note, bonuses are subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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