SAP Consultant ( PP, MM and PM experience) at Peterson Technology Partners

Job Description

Our Client is looking for a highly qualified IT Business Partner to support the Supply Chain Manufacturing, Global Procurement and R&D teams to ensure the company’s goals and initiatives are met. 

This role will be responsible for collaborating with R&D and Supply Chain business leadership in shaping project portfolios, managing projects, and transforming supply chain capabilities through technology. A diverse background of IT with functional experience in Procurement, Manufacturing, Engineering and/or Factory Operations is required. Solid grasp of SAP technologies and extended factory floor MES and Quality solutions needed. In addition, this role will support our Global R&D team and the Product Lifecycle Development tools SAP PLM (PDM and PPM). 

Additional Responsibilities:

· Partner with the business to understand, validate and prioritize IT demand

· Assist with business case development for technology investment recommendations and ensure they support strategic business priorities

· Lead & facilitate business requirements gathering, system design and project execution for approved technology investments

· Manage the relationship with the business and be seen as a credible member of their team

· Be an escalation point for any IT service issues.

· Tackle ambiguous problems to determine and prioritize business strategies 

· Demonstrated ability to implement short and long term strategies to support organizational operation and transformation

· Lead, influence, and collaborate across functions to drive results through formal and informal channels 

Requirements: 

· Bachelor’s degree required preferably in Information Technology-related discipline or Engineering ; MBA a plus! 

· Preferred candidate will be located in Chicago, IL or Tampa/Bradenton/Sarasota, FL areas 

· Ability to travel to HQ (Chicago, IL) and other Global manufacturing/distribution center locations as needed (up to 25%)

· Minimum 10 years experience in Information Technology supporting Supply Chain or working in a Supply Chain business role with heavy emphasis on technology subject matter expertise  

· CPG food & beverage experience required

· Manufacturing and Industrial factory/manufacturing infrastructure experience required

· SAP experience in Production Planning (PP), Material Management (MM – including Procurement), Plant Maintenance (PM) required. 

· Quality Management System and MES (Wonderware) experience preferred

· R&D experience with PLM and PPM, preferably SAP 

· Legally authorized to work in the country to which you are applying without requiring sponsorship or additional work permits now or in the future

• Capable in leading complex business function design 
• Deployment experience in leading change
• Ability to thrive in a fast pace agile environment with limited direction and balance competing priorities 

· Strong written and verbal communication skills to support building strong internal and external relationships and effectively communicate your work product