SAP Material Planning Subject Matter Expert

VARITE is looking for a qualified VARITE is looking for a qualified PSAP Material Planning Subject Matter Expert for one of its clients. WHAT THE CLIENT DOES? The company started out as a hardware/software vendor, but over time added more subscription-based services. WHAT WE DO? Established in the Year 2000, VARITE is an award-winning minority business enterprise providing global consulting & staffing services to Fortune 1000 companies and government agencies. With 850+ global consultants, VARITE is committed to delivering excellence to its customers by leveraging its global experience and expertise in providing comprehensive scientific, engineering, technical, and non-technical staff augmentation and talent acquisition services. HERE'S WHAT YOU’LL DO: Job Details: Title: SAP Material Planning Subject Matter Expert Location: Oakland, CA Duration: Full Time Regular Salary - $150K - $170K Department Overview Enterprise Business & Technology Modernization is a cross-functional organization leading Propel program, a major business and technology modernization initiative designed to unlock customer value by simplifying collaborative work processes. Propel will migrate to the new version of SAP, S/4HANA, presenting a unique opportunity for to standardize business processes, clean the technology core, and enable innovation for breakthrough change across Engineering, Operations, Finance, Supply Chain, Human Resources, and Information Technology. Through a phased approach, Propel will implement process standardization, operating model changes, data improvements, SAP, and other technology applications with a focus on incrementally improving business capabilities and delivering value. Enterprise Business & Technology Modernization is comprised of multi-disciplinary coworkers with deep functional and industry expertise to design and implement end-to-end business processes and technology solutions following industry-leading practices. The team partners closely with IT and external partners to work collaboratively with many stakeholders to adopt standard processes and maximize the use of out-of-the-box proven technology solutions to meet business needs. Each role in this department offers immense career growth potential and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to accelerate the outcomes of our True North Strategy and deliver for our customers. Position Summary The Inventory To Delivery (ITD) Business Process Analyst, Principal will play a pivotal role in Propel program, leading the implementation of key supply chain initiatives as part of our broader business and technology modernization efforts. This role requires a solid understanding of Inventory to Delivery processes and solutions, experience in Advanced Planning software, with extensive experience in materials planning, forecasting, MRP, and S&OP. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to drive cross-functional collaboration to achieve strategic objectives and will be responsible for ensuring alignment with Propel’s goals of standardizing business processes, enhancing data quality, and enabling technological innovation for the future state ITD design. This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and your assigned work location based on business need. Reporting Relationship The ITD Business Process Analyst, Principal will report directly to the Propel ITD, Senior Manager. Job Responsibilities Recognized SAP Material Planning subject matter expert who represents materials team stakeholders in the overall S/4HANA Modernization program. Supports all project phases as representative of the materials and planning process in design workshops, socialization, and confirmation, business requirements for L3/L4 processes. Facilitate cross functional workshops to design cross functional integrated business planning processes. Supports and coaches peers through change management of future state design concepts Designs, configures, tests, and trains end users (material planners), and supports deployment of Advanced Planning tools and S/4HANA Validates/confirms business requirements against documented regulations and procedures. Identify gaps and cross functional design requirements, and solve unique and complex problems by anticipating issues and developing innovative solutions. Works with senior management to support strategic planning and decision making in relation to organizational and cross functional business processes. May manage major cross-functional projects and initiatives Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Bachelor of Science in Business, Statistics, Mathematics or related field or equivalent work experience. 8 years of related or equivalent experience. Experience implementing or working with SAP materials planning and Advanced Planning applications. Desired Qualifications Proven track record of successfully working in cross-functional projects and teams Strong change management mindset Excellent communication, leadership. and stakeholder management skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. MBA or equivalent graduate degree LSS Green Belt Depth and breadth of expertise in multiple qualitative and quantitative analytical methods, approaches and tactics. Possesses unique subject matter expertise in root cause analysis and process improvement concepts, methods and techniques. Creative and strategic problem-solving skills to develop new, innovative process solutions. Strong analytical and writing skills to create compelling business cases based on complex business environments and inputs. Influence, negotiation & persuasion skills to gain agreement on recommended process improvement. Advanced project management skills & knowledge to lead the largest most complex projects across the line of business supported. Excellent organizational, prioritization and multi-tasking skills. Deep knowledge and expertise of business and/or industry drivers - Utility industry experience a plus APICS-American Production and Inventory Control Society CPIM-Certified Production and Inventory Management certification If this opportunity interests you, please respond by clicking on EasyApply. Know someone who would be perfect for this role? Refer them to us and if they are hired, you could be eligible for our employee referral bonus! Help us grow our team with top talent from your network. VARITE is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status