Systems and Data Analyst 4

Systems And Data Analyst 4The client company is looking for a highly experienced and detail-oriented Senior SAP Functional Analyst/Lead focusing on SAP Production Planning (PP) to join the team in Seattle, WA; Dallas, TX; Long Beach, CA; Miami, FL; North Charleston, SC; Berkeley, MO; or Hazelwood, MO. The Functional Analyst will have in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with SAP Production Planning (PP) modules. This position will focus on implementation and support of SAP projects and products. A successful candidate will understand the importance of collaboration as this position will focus on working directly with multiple stakeholders including business, solution architects and developers to implement SAP projects.Position Responsibilities:Conducts workshops and contributes towards process solutioningCollaborates with cross functional teams comprising of business subject matter experts (SMEs), architects, developers and system integrators (SIs) (vendor consultants) on current processes and proposing solutions to enhance current systems for projects and productsIdentifies, recommends, and implements complex configuration solutions and implements full cycle configuration to meet business needsCreates and updates associated documentation including BPDs, process flows, key decision documents (KDDs), configuration design documents (CDD), functional design specs (FDS), and WRICEF objectsTranslates functional specifications into application design documents, coordinates with the development team, tests new functionality or enhancements, prepares test plans and test scripts, and performs unit tests and integration testsProposes and recommends SAP standardized best practices and solutions as per clean core guidelinesParticipates in the project delivery during testing cycles and leads the root cause analysis and correction of issuesWorks with the usage of the Signavio process modelling, JIRA, Tricentis tosca testingHandles and leads the development of objects independently in collaboration with the teamWorks with the SAP project systemsUnderstands the SAP Activate methodology and Agile (SAFe) development methodsContributes to the overall project management plan using SAP activate methodologyBasic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):12+ years of experience with SAP PP consulting4+ years of experience in S/4HANA Production PlanningExperience with 2 E2E full life cycle implementation in SAP S/4 HANAExperience with SAP Production Planning in a large and complex business environmentExperience working with interfacesExperience with SAP module specifics including user exits, batch jobs, and standard SAP reportsPreferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):Experience with SAP Production planning including material master, BOM, routing, work center, production versions, production order execution cycle-creation to settlement, order splits, capacity planning, long term planning, costing of production orders, back flush, FIORI applications, MRP Live, MRP areas, MRP views, forecasting, planning strategies, demand management, BOMS, capacity levelling and evaluations, routing and advanced routing, strategy groups, usage of stock requirements and SAP PP configurationsExperience in the Aerospace and Defense industryExperience with PLM and MES integrationExperience with discrete and repetitive manufacturingExperience with central function activities ECM/OCM/BatchExperience in cross functional integration with sales (SAP SD), procurement (SAP MM), warehouse (SAP EWM), costing (SAP FICO), quality (SAP QM)Experience with WBSExperience with S4 Hana PPDSExperience with SAP Quality ManagementSAP certifications in SAP S/4 PP, QM, MM is a plusApplicable and appropriate educational/certification credentials from an accredited institution and/or equivalent experience is required.