SAP/APO consultant (Newark, NJ)

Cedent; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT solutions provider is seeking an IT support specialist for their Supply Chain and Master Data area. The role involves providing support utilizing ECC and SAP APO applications while managing end-user training, addressing service requests, and engaging in continuous development. Ideal candidates will have a BA/BS degree, extensive experience with supply chain tools, and strong analytical and communication skills. This contract position requires working collaboratively to achieve business objectives, even during critical cycles.

Qualifications

• 5 - 8 years of experience in IT.
• 4+ years of experience on APO/SNP with complex networks.
• Proven interaction with MM and SD modules.

Responsibilities

• Provide support from IT perspective in Supply Chain and Master data area.
• Understand business requirements for global Supply Planning.
• Resolve service requests from users as per SLA.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Team collaboration

Education

BA/BS degree

Tools

SAP APO

ECC

Job description

This role provides support from IT perspective in Supply Chain and Master data area utilizing ECC and SAP APO applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for the client from IT perspective in Supply Chain and Master data area utilizing ECC and SAP APO applications
• Understand and address business requirements on a global Supply Planning, MSL (Market Supply Logistic) client Domains
• Resolve service requests from users as per SLA based on criticality
• Test enhancements, bug fixes, and system solutions
• Develop job aids and procedures
• Continuous coaching and development of users
• Manage change management for end users in terms of training in ECC & SAP APO
• Learn, deploy, and/or support new tools or solutions as needed for business
• Willingness to support time critical processes like monthly cycles to ensure full end user support as needed including weekends

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree required
• 5 - 8 years’ experience in IT
• 4+ year experience on APO/SNP, working with complex networks
• SAP/ECC-proven interaction with MM and SD modules
• CIF configuration and monitoring expertise
• Knowledge of supply chain concepts as applicable in the supply chain
• Process flow knowledge as related to supply chain and planning functions
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize, handle multiple tasks, and work independently
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Ex: ability to write functional specifications based on business case
• Ability to work in a team environment, interface with multiple teams (or individuals) and manage change, make decisions
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills to build strong work relationships with all levels of a geographically dispersed team and end user organization

Department: Preferred Vendors

This is a contract position