Title: Associate Solution Architect,D&T,SAP MM
Bengaluru, KA, IN
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Job Summary
The Associate Solution Architect requires to collaborate with the Digital and Transformation team in various locations to support IT enabled business solutions. The role involves assistance in system configuration and enhancement plus production support in alignment with West Digital and Transformation and company policies and procedures.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Responsible for assisting S2P team in the design and implementation of an SAP MM and WD solution-delivery of project deliverables including blue prints, functional and technical specifications, system configuration, testing, training and go-live support.
- Assist key Business and IT stakeholders to outlay the global design of Transportation Management and delivery of the design globally across multiple ERP systems. Spearheading the business needs on Freight order management and freight settlement, shipment costing, BOL etc.
- Design and build of Interface in MM areas. Providing support and maintenance in relevant Interface.
- Partnering and collaborating with other Logistics and Finance SAP Solution Architects/Principles to design and deliver the integrated solutions in SAP systems.
- Work and provide support on various Customer and 3PL interfaces as required in the Organization.
- Utilize knowledge in the area to collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain and the Manufacturing Sites to define detailed User Stories for IT enablement of business needs. This includes interpreting any issues and recommending solutions or best practices.
- Partner with Application and Infrastructure to define strategic direction, determine business needs and design & deliver technical viable solutions.
- Essential core member of agile sprint team(s) to configure and develop optimal technical solutions / features.
- Provide system support and maintenance in alignment with standards and process set within the ERP Services Delivery model, West policies and procedures as well as Regulatory requirements including but not limited to Sarbanes-Oxley and FDA GMP.
- Create and maintain system lifecycle documents in accordance with West policies and procedures, including creation and maintenance of SOPs, SOIs and Job Aids.
- Work within and participates in the Change Control process.
- Perform other duties as assigned based on business needs.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field or equivalent experience.
- Preferred but not required: Agile & Scrum Certification, S4 HANA,
Work Experience
- No min required 0-1 years of related work experience preferred
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Good understanding Procurement business process skills – system functionality and technical understanding
- S4 HANA knowledge preferred.
- Ability to work in a virtual environment in a global organization and to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
- Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced & complex environment with a self-motivated work ethic; utilize sound judgment with an ability to manage multiple priorities with a sense of urgency.
- Able to be aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description
- Support and contribute in Lean Sigma programs and activities towards delivery of the set target
- Able to comply with the company’s safety policy at all times
Travel Requirements
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