SAP POS Functional Consultant

Dina Gates Recruitment (Pty) Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in South Africa is looking for a SAP POS Functional Consultant to configure and test Point of Sale functions and module solutions. The role involves providing user support, optimising processes, and adhering to IT governance frameworks. Ideal candidates will have over 3 years of relevant experience along with strong financial acumen and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Point-of-Sale design and configuration.
• 2+ years of Agile experience with planning and sprints.
• Ability to read and create XML mapping specifications.

Responsibilities

• Configure and test POS functions and module solutions.
• Provide user support for 3rd level incidents.
• Make recommendations to optimise related processes.

Skills

Point-of-Sale design and configuration

Agile methodology

Stakeholder management

Excellent communication skills

Financial acumen

Analysis of retail processes

Education

IT-related degree or equivalent

Job description

We are recruiting for a SAP POS Functional Consultant to configure and test the Point of Sale functions and module solutions, as well as troubleshooting and resolution of technical problems.

SCOPE OF WORK:

• Writing functional specifications requirements and test specifications, as well as training and testing material
• Provide user support and assistance for 3rd level incidents, and resolving business as usual issues aligned to operations and service processes
• Make recommendations to optimise the Point of Sale 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

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3+ years Point-of-Sale design and configuration experience
• 2+ years Agile experience (eg 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
• Stakeholder management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Financial acumen
• Detailed understanding of Point-of-Sale processes including POs configuration in a retails environment and POS profile building
• Understanding of POS Sales Audit functionality
• Understanding and configuration of POS Business transaction types: Sales, Financials, Totals, Inventory and reversals
• Functional knowledge of POS interfaces, data migration and integration
• Ability to read XML data structures for retail point of sale transaction data and create mapping specifications to convert to XML POS data into the necessary file structures for integration into head office systems
• New store setup, review and testing of configurations and solutions
• In depth understanding of Retail article master, assortments and layouts
• Knowledge and application of relevant IT best practices
• Knowledge of IT Service Management principles and frameworks (ITIL 3)
• Knowledge of Project management including methods and tools
• Knowledge of retail industry models
• Level 3 support

SOFT SKILLS:

• Express and implied ethical responsibilities
• Personal resilience
• Energy and drive
• Customer orientation
• Team player
• Excellence orientation
• Innovative
• Strategic thinker
• Influencing others
• Analytical