Sap Functional Consultant : Material Management

Pepkor Lifestyle; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative retail company is seeking a motivated SAP MM Functional Consultant based in Johannesburg. The successful candidate will oversee configuring SAP Material Management functions and provide user support for operations. A degree in IT, along with ITIL certification and SAP experience, is essential. The role offers a full-time position within the IT function, focused on enhancing retail operations.

Qualifications

• 3 years SAP design and configuration experience.
• 2 years Agile experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Optimize SAP Material Management processes.
• Manage incidents and provide user support.
• Maintain configuration and testing materials.

Skills

Retail SAP architecture knowledge

SAP MM functional knowledge

Knowledge of Retail Merchandising Processes

MS Office proficiency

Customer orientation

Analytical skills

Education

3 year IT related degree

Certified in ITIL 3

Job description

About the Company

We are looking for a motivated and dedicated SAP MM Functional Consultant who will provide user support and assistance for 3rd level incidents, and resolving business as usual issues aligned to operations and service processes.

About the Role

The Functional Consultant : MM is responsible for configuring and testing SAP Material Management functions and module solutions, as well as troubleshooting and resolution of technical problems. The Functional Consultant : MM is responsible for writing functional and test specifications, as well as training and testing material. The Functional Consultant : MM is responsible for providing user support and assistance for 3rd level incidents, and resolving business as usual issues aligned to operations and service processes.

Responsibilities

• Make recommendations to optimise SAP Material Management processes, policies and procedures
• Adhere to all IT Governance Frameworks including policies, procedures, processes and standards
• Identify suitable solutions to new and existing business requirements (changes and projects), and ensure effective resolution of problems and incidents
• Produce portfolio and status reporting in a timely manner and aligned to the agreed communications plan for all relevant stakeholders
• 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
• Effectively manage and develop self to deliver on agreed individual and team objectives

Qualifications

• 3 year IT related degree (Essential)
• Certified in TOGAF, Agile Methodologies (advantageous)
• Certified in COBIT, Prince II (advantageous)
• Certified in ITIL 3 (required)
• SAP Specialist Certification (advantageous)
• 3 years SAP design and configuration experience
• 2 years Agile experience (e.g. sprint planning, stand-up)
• Working with business process/activity owners in understanding business requirement and solution design
• Documenting functional and technical specifications
• Experience in preparation of business cases, business process driving change
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Required Skills

• Knowledge of Retail SAP architecture, implementation and operations
• Functional knowledge of SAP MM and integration with other SAP modules (WM, Master Data)
• Knowledge of Retail Merchandising Processes
• Knowledge of SAP Master Data module
• Knowledge of development concepts, guidelines and SAP architecture
• Knowledge and application of relevant IT best practices
• Knowledge of IT Service Management principles and frameworks (ITIL 3)
• Knowledge of Project & programme management including methods and tools
• Knowledge of retail industry models
• MS Office proficiency with advanced excel and Visio
• Personal resilience, energy and drive
• Customer orientation
• Team player
• Excellence orientation
• Analytical

Senior Level: Associate | Employment Type: Full-time | Job Function: Information Technology | Industry: Retail