Mid-Level SAP Transformation Specialist, Production Planning

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Job Summary:

Siemens empowers customers to transform the industries that form the backbone of economies, and they are seeking an SAP Transformation Specialist for Production and Logistics. This role involves leading the introduction of a new ERP system in their factories and supply chain, analyzing business processes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation.

Responsibilities:

• Analyzing existing business processes that plan and execute diverse manufacturing environments (supporting complex make-to-order to make-to-stock operations) to identify needs and areas for improvement and developing a transformation roadmap.

• Designing optimized production/business methods with an emphasis on PP/MM aspect of SAP. This includes capacity planning and utilization, from customer configuration to product delivery and after-sales support, with a focus on standardization and harmonization. Secondly, the core manufacturing processing in fabrication and assembly/test focused cells.

• Standardizing and harmonizing business processes, promoting best practices, and managing deviations based on business benefits.

• Guiding the developing interfaces for data exchange between the ERP system and other systems (PLM, MES, CPQ, CAD, etc.) to create a holistic environment.

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, define project goals, and develop a comprehensive project plan.

• Acting as a liaison between plants and central project management, defining a Lean ERP implementation approach.

• Guiding and supporting the project team to ensure successful implementation within scope, budget, and timeline.

• Staying updated on ERP and satellite systems trends and technologies and recommending continuous improvements ideas.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Computer Science, Information Management Systems, IT, or similar). Equivalent experience required for non-degreed individuals.

• Strong understanding of SAP modules PP and MM.

• Ability to support of WM, EWM, SD, QM and factory IT landscapes, with knowledge of engineering, production, QA, and logistics.

• 5+ years as a project leader/manager, preferably in ERP implementation or managing large projects (scheduling, budgeting, resourcing, prioritizing, risk management). Multiple years’ experience, working as Business Analyst specializing in Sherpa ERP software (incl. hands on experience configuring Sherpa ERP product, based on customer requirements & specifications).

• Analytical and problem-solving skills with lean techniques and modern manufacturing processes (data analytics, AI, visualization, error proofing).

• Hands on experience with process reinvisioning, multi-stakeholder alignment, and mapping tools such as: Visio, Planview PPM Pro.

• Excellent project management skills (developing plans, managing resources, executing within scope, budget, and schedule).

• Proficiency in communication tools (Excel, Word, Project, Visio, Teams, Jira).

• Forty percent (40%) travel (may vary by location).

• Fluent in English with strong interpersonal skills for cross-functional, global teamwork. Fluency in German, Spanish, and/or French is a plus.

• Adaptability to dynamic environments.

• Must be eligible to work in the US with no sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred:

• Strong data analytics and digitalization experience.

• PMP Certification with proven project successes.

• Skilled in relationship building and team motivation.

• Experience in engineer-to-order/make-to-order environments in the electrical apparatus/power distribution industry.

• Expertise in developing and framing full-scale projects and communication plans.

• Effective collaboration across all organizational facets, from design to delivery.

• Diligent and transparent project reporting and control.

• Monitoring and predicting project performance to meet timelines, manage teams, budgets, and resources.

• Skilled in conflict resolution, risk identification, and mitigation.

Company:

Siemens empowers customers to transform the industries that form the backbone of economies: industry, transportation, buildings and grids. Founded in 1847, the company is headquartered in Munich, Bayern, DEU, with a team of 10001+ employees. The company is currently Public Company.