Functional Expert - SAP Logistics

Functional Expert SAP Logistics

• Job Title: Functional Expert – SAP Logistics
• Location: Hyderabad, India
• Job type: Permanent, Full time
• Working Hours: France

About Growing with us

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Functional Expert in SAP Logistics (MM/SD/WM) to join our team. As a Subject Matter Expert (SME), you will play a vital role in providing expert guidance and support in the areas of SAP Logistics.

The ideal candidate should possess a minimum of 5 years of business process knowledge and application expertise in SAP Logistics including integration knowledge with SAP PP & QM. You will be responsible for validating design and effort estimates, approving/rejecting change requests, reviewing and approving user requirements, design documents, and functional/technical specifications. Additionally, you will actively participate in key projects and assist in scoping for new demands while providing advisory support to the business on SAP solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Change Approval Board (CAB) and Design Authority Board (DAB):
  • Validate the design and effort estimates: Review and verify proposed design solutions and effort estimates to ensure alignment with organizational standards and requirements.
  • Approve/Reject Change Requests: Assess and make decisions on change requests based on feasibility, impact on existing systems, budget, and alignment with business objectives.

• Projects:
  • Review and Approve Documentation: Thoroughly review and approve project documents, including user requirements, design documents, functional/technical specifications, ensuring adherence to standards and requirements.
  • Hands-on Participation for Key Projects: Actively contribute to key projects by providing expertise, guidance, troubleshooting, quality checks, and working on project deliverables.

• Subject Matter Expertise:
  • Level 3 Support for AMS: Provide level 3 support for Application Management Services (AMS), resolving complex issues, investigating problems, and implementing solutions.
  • Participate in Critical/Major Incidents: Respond to critical or major incidents, utilizing expertise to analyse and promptly resolve incidents, minimizing business impact.

• Scoping:
  • Help in Scoping for New Demand: Analyse business requirements, propose SAP solutions, collaborate with stakeholders, conduct feasibility assessments, and provide input on scope, timeline, and resources.
  • Advisory Role to Business on SAP Solution: Act as an advisor, offering guidance and recommendations on SAP solutions, leveraging expertise to provide insights into best practices, risks, and benefits.

About you

Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field. Equivalent work experience will also be considered.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in SAP MM/SD/WM modules, with a strong focus on integration with PP and QM modules.
• Experience in both project implementation and support roles, including full lifecycle implementations and post-go-live support.
• Deep understanding of business processes in procurement, sales, inventory management, warehouse management, production planning, and quality management.
• Strong knowledge of SAP configuration, customization, and enhancement techniques within the MM/SD/WM modules.
• Demonstrated expertise in integrating SAP modules, specifically MM/SD/WM with PP and QM.
• Experience in data migration, data conversion, and system interfaces within the SAP landscape.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve complex issues related to SAP Logistics.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Solid experience with service management principles, ITIL framework, and incident management processes.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and deliver high-quality results within tight deadlines.
• Relevant SAP certifications (e.g., SAP Certified Application Associate – Material Management, Sales and Distribution and/or Warehouse Management) are highly desirable.

Soft skills

• Team player, service-oriented
• Dynamic, results driven
• Able to convince
• Accountability and Reliability
• Rigorous, autonomous

Technical skills

• Expert for SAP MM/SD/WM customization, writing specifications
• Strong knowledge of enterprise structure design, master data, procurement, sales, distribution, warehouse, and product costing.
• Strong cross-functional understanding with FI, CO, PP and QM
• Familiarity with SAP technical skills such as basic programming concepts and debugging.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Active listener with the ability to challenge requirements.
• Analytical and synthetic, able to formalize solutions, and possesses good writing skills.

Languages

• Fluent spoken and written English

When joining our team, you will experience:

• If you have a passion for SAP Finance and Controlling and are looking for a challenging role where you can make a significant impact, we would love to hear from you.
• An international work environment, in which you can develop your talent and realize ideas and innovations within a competent team
• Your own career path within Sanofi. Your professional and personal development will be supported purposefully

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