Factory Supply Chain SAP IT Business Partner

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We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Factory Supply Chain SAP IT Business Partner to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for aligning our supply chain processes with SAP solutions to drive efficiency and effectiveness. You will work closely with various departments, including IT, production planning, customer service, solutions, and finance, to ensure seamless integration and optimization of SAP systems. The role will be focused on the following three areas: SAP production planning, SAP order to cash, and the special pricing process.

The SAP IT Business Partner will need to swiftly understand current business processes and integrate knowledge from various fields (e.g., SAP capabilities, standard industry best practices) to create optimal business solutions. They will assess challenges affecting production and persuade their manufacturing colleagues to adopt practical, actionable recommendations.

This is a hybrid position supporting our manufacturing facility in Buffalo Grove IL. While you will work from your home office with Siemens-supplied assets, you also will work a few days a week at our Buffalo Grove site. Relocation assistance is not available for this role.

You'll make an impact as you:

• Collaborate with supply chain and IT teams to identify and implement SAP solutions that enhance business processes.
• Serve as the main point of contact for SAP-related inquiries and issues within the supply chain domain.
• Analyze business requirements and translate them into SAP system configurations and enhancements.
• Deliver training and support to end-users to ensure effective utilization of SAP systems.
• Monitor and troubleshoot SAP system performance and resolve any issues that arise.
• Enhance SCM business processes to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and increase customer satisfaction.
• Manage the special pricing project promotion process to ensure accurate and timely application and accounting of discounts.
• Improve Production Planning with SAP
• Manage and own support for the SAP APO / IBP and PP, including all areas of supply chain planning.
• Understand discrete manufacturing SAP setup and SAP PP transactions.
• Utilize SAP MTO (Make-to-Order), SAP MTS (Make-to-Stock), SAP ATO (Assemble-to-Order), and SAP ETO (Engineer-to-Order) processes.
• Oversee end-to-end supply chain processes, including forecasting, supply planning, production planning, and scheduling.
• Apply APO/IBP applications for production planning and forecasting.
• Manage Projects
• Document critical user test scripts and facilitate user acceptance testing and regression testing.
• Act as a liaison between IT and business
• Translate business demands into IT requirements and ensure proper implementation of the solution design.
• Work with the business on process improvements and documentation of existing processes.
• Focus on digitization and bring innovative ideas to address business challenges.

You'll win us over by having the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• Proven experience as an SAP IT Business Partner, with a focus on supply chain processes.
• Solid understanding of SAP modules related to supply chain management (e.g., APO/IBP, PP, MM, and/or SD).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze sophisticated business requirements.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with multi-functional teams.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to travel 5% as needed beyond the Chicagoland area.

Preferred Qualifications:

• SAP certification in relevant modules.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA.
• Knowledge of supply chain best practices and industry trends.
• Project management experience.

You'll benefit from:

• Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html
• The salary range for this position is $80,920 - $169,080. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.

About Siemens:

We are a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to sustainable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, we create technology with purpose adding real value for customers.

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