SAP SCM Functional Team Lead - Remote - CRH Americas

Job ID:  493511

Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is the leading provider of outdoor living solutions in North America with an award-winning portfolio that enables customers to Live Well Outside. Inspiring endless possibilities with enduring performance, its collection of premier building products create inviting outdoor spaces where people connect, reflect and recharge. The manufacturer’s signature brands include Belgard® and Echelon® hardscape and masonry materials; Barrette Outdoor Living® and MoistureShield® fencing, decking and railing; Sakrete® and Amerimix® packaged concrete and mortar; Techniseal® sands, jointing technologies and surface protectors; PebbleTec® pool finishes; plus popular brands of landscape and gardening materials.     

Job Summary

Reporting to Vice President of SAP & Business Solutions, the SAP Supply Chain & Manufacturing (SCM) Functional Team Lead will be responsible for day-to-day support and for projects related specifically to the Advanced Planner & Optimizer (APO), Production Planning (PP), Materials Management (MM), and Variant Configurator (VC) modules of SAP. This person is responsible for working closely with business users and IT technical support teams and streamlining business functions using analytical tools along with best practices. Business and technology skills and excellent people skills are a must. This individual will apply proven communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills to help maximize the benefit of IT system investments.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide continuous improvement and technical leadership to project delivery for SCM Solutions in demand planning (APO DP), manufacturing planning (APO PP DS), and global available-to-promise (APO-ATP).
• Collaborate with key business resources in providing SAP ECC 6.0 functional support for MM/PP/VC modules, understand internal customer needs, prioritize efforts, and recommend changes or alternative solutions when multiple options are available.
• Support Materials Management with additional support on any of the following MM/PP-related functions such as Master Data, Purchasing, Inventory Management, Production Planning, MRP.
• Provide recommendations for optimizing existing system, upgrades, new version/functionality including option comparisons and well-researched recommendations. In conjunction with other teams and PMO Leader, lead transition of new acquisition companies as they are migrated to SAP.
• Perform hands-on configuration in the relevant SAP/APO modules under support or project-related work.
• Ensure the consistent treatment of data including data accuracy in downstream systems such as Business Intelligence and data warehouses.
• Create, deploy and train on various business intelligence tools.
• Understand the integration and relationship between SAP modules, especially as they relate to MM/PP with WM, SD and FI/CO.
• Collect and review business requirements, recognize gaps in business processes, create functional designs, data and functional mapping, undertake hands on configuration of modules, communicate with developers, perform unit and integration tests and analyze results.
• Manage and control implementation of changes without business interruption.
• Support the deployment of production applications and provide post-production support related to custom system enhancements and integration points.
• Participate in system and application upgrades, enhancements and resolutions.
• Identify opportunities for automation to improve efficiency and accuracy of financial transactions and reporting.
• Ensure company, department and governmental standards are followed at all times and provide sources and documentation for recurring IT and Financial audits.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Accounting, Business or related discipline or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of experience working in or supporting a finance team on SAP.
• SAP certification is preferred.
• Experience with SAP ECC 6.0/S4 with expert knowledge in SAP APO, MM, PP, VC.
• Knowledge of principles and processes related to financial accounting and controls.
• Demonstrated proficiency with financial systems, reporting systems, Microsoft Excel.
• Demonstrated communication skills including the structure and content of the English language including meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Ability to travel up to 15%.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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