SAP Specialist, IT Solutions

Req ID: 137518 Region: Americas Country: USA State/Province: Texas City: Richardson SummaryThe Specialist, IT Solutions (SAP) will engage with business functions to support, optimize, and maintain SAP ERP System across the enterprise. This role involves collecting and analyzing business requirements, participating in SAP initiatives, supporting system integrations, and providing user training. The specialist acts as a vital bridge between business stakeholders and the technical SAP delivery teams to ensure solutions meet operational goals.Detailed DescriptionPerforms tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:Engage with business stakeholders to gather, document, and translate business requirements into functional specifications for SAP solutions.Support configuration, testing, and implementation activities within SAP Respond to system issues, analyze root causes, and work with internal IT teams or Application Management Services partners to deliver fixes.Participate in SAP transformation projects through data validation, testing cycles, and cutover activities.Provide system training and create user documentation/Standard Operating Procedures for end-users.Support system integration tasks (EDI/ALE/IDocs, APIs) between SAP and local systems (e.g., PLM, MES, Data Warehouse).Ensure compliance with IT governance, data management, and security standards.Knowledge/Skills/CompetenciesGood understanding of core business processes in manufacturing and supply chain (e.g., Order Management, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance).Solid functional knowledge in at least one or two core SAP modules (e.g., SAP MM, PP, SD, FICO, or WM). Knowledge in the areas of Master Data, Production and Non-Production PR/PO, Scheduling Agreement, PIR, Release Strategy, ROP, Forecasting, IM, GR, GI, Scrap, Physical Inventory, Cycle Counting, Batch Management, Order Management, Shipping is a plus;Good analytical, technical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.Ability to translate complex technical concepts into language that business users can understand.Understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) concepts, including Agile methodologies.Experience in creating functional requirement documents (FRDs), test scripts, and process flowcharts.Strong customer service orientation, teamwork, and communication skills.Physical DemandsDuties of this position are performed in a normal office environment.Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data. Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required.Typical Experience2 -3 years of hands-on experience in SAP functional support, business systems analysis, or SAP configuration. Participation in at least 1 or 2 full lifecycle SAP implementations or major enhancement projects.Exposure to SAP is highly preferred.Experience working in a manufacturing or supply chain environment is an asset.Typical EducationBachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Computer Science, or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.NotesThis job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.Celestica's policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran or disability status, or other characteristics protected by law. This policy applies to hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral and other aspects of employment and also states that retaliation against a person who files a charge of discrimination, participates in a discrimination proceeding, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment practice will not be tolerated. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.COMPANY OVERVIEW:Celestica, Inc. (NYSE: CLS; TSX: CLS) is a technology leader dedicated to driving customer success and market advancements. With deep expertise in design, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and platform solutions, Celestica enables critical data center infrastructure for AI, cloud, and hybrid cloud and advances technologies in high-growth markets. With a talented team and a strategic global network, Celestica helps its customers achieve competitive advantages.Today, Celestica delivers innovative supply chain solutions globally to customers in strategic two operating and reporting segments: Advanced Technology Solutions (ATS) and Connectivity and Cloud Solutions (CC):ATS: This segment serves customers in complex, regulated and high-reliability markets such as Industrial & Smart Energy, Aerospace & Defense, Semiconductor Capital Equipment, and HealthTech. It is engineering led, with deep expertise in design, manufacturing and lifecycle solutions.CCS: This segment focuses on high-performance technology solutions and services for the data center, serving hyperscalers, digital native customers and enterprises. Celestica's Platform Solutions offering provides innovative and customizable computing, storage and networking solutions enabling AI-driven growth.Built on a legacy of trust and performance, Celestica has earned its reputation by delivering results in complex and fast-changing markets. Celestica exceeds customer expectations by identifying trends and staying ahead of the curve. Backed by comprehensive capabilities and a global network across North America, Europe and Asia, Celestica helps customers gain competitive advantage with the quality, flexibility and resiliency they need to respond quickly to shifts in demand. Guided by a bold vision to accelerate market advancements, Celestica delivers innovative solutions and technologies that turn complexity into opportunity. Anchored in teamwork and commitment, Celestica strives to be the most trusted partner to its customers and colleagues worldwide.Celestica would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.Celestica does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services.This location is a US ITAR facility and these positions will involve the release of export controlled goods either directly to employees or through the employee's movement within the facility. As such, Celestica will require necessary information from all applicants upon an applicant's acceptance of employment to determine if any export control exemptions or licenses must be filed.