IT ERP Implementation Support (Expert)

Overview:

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. This client is a German multinational Pharmaceutical and biotechnology company and one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world, headquartered in Leverkusen, and areas of business include pharmaceuticals; consumer healthcare products, agricultural chemicals, seeds and biotechnology products.

Job Title: IT ERP Implementation Support (Expert)

Location: St Louis, MO, 63146

Duration: 12 Months

Job Type: Temporary Assignment

Work Type: Hybrid

Job Description:

• Configures, implements, maintains and upgrades Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) application modules (e.g., Human Resources, Finance, Supply Chain Management).
• Analyzes user requirements to determine ERP system configuration and customization.
• Provides ongoing ERP system support. May be involved in the requirements definition and software vendor selection phase.

Role:

• The successful Business Analyst in the area of SAP APO/IBP candidate will work within the high-performance Supply Chain Planning & Manufacturing IT Team. Exceptional teamwork is critical to the success of the individual and the achievement of business results.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Analytical teams to understand business processes and planning requirements.
• Collaborate with the Client Business Network to develop and support enterprise planning solutions that reduce operating costs and improve supply chain performance.
• Lead the planning, design, configuration, testing, training, and deployment of SAP APO modules (DP, SNP, PP/DS) and SAP IBP capabilities (Demand, Supply, Inventory, S&OP, Control Tower).
• Provide production support for global planning and manufacturing operations using APO, including integrations with MES, ECC/S4, and external systems.
• Configure and maintain APO/IBP master data: BOMs, resources, PDS/PPM, location-product, classifications, and batch-related structures.
• Develop and maintain interfaces between APO/IBP and ECC/S4 using CIF, OData services, and integration middleware.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and enhance planning capabilities across global manufacturing sites.
• Create Functional Design Specifications and detailed documentation to support custom enhancements, BI/Analytics, and performance improvements.
• Partner with FI/CO, MM, PP, QM, Security, Basis, ABAP, and Operations teams to resolve technical and process issues.
• Troubleshoot integration issues between SAP APO/IBP and ECC/S4 (MM, PP, SD, FI/CO).
• Identify process improvement opportunities using new SAP functionalities and optimization methods.
• Research and apply SAP OSS Notes and best practices to maintain system reliability and performance.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years hands-on SAP APO configuration experience (DP, SNP, PP/DS) or SAP IBP experience (Demand, Supply, Inventory, S&OP).
• At least 2 full lifecycle APO and/or IBP implementations.
• Expertise in APO functionalities such as statistical forecasting, SNP heuristics/optimization, PP/DS detailed scheduling, supply heuristics, and inventory optimization.

TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.