SAP EWM - IT Application Consultant - Military veterans preferred

SAP EWM - IT Application Consultant

LOCATION: Avon / Ohio (US-OH), United States | BRAND: Bendix | REQUISITION ID: 7408 | JOB GRADE: 15

| ON-SITE/REMOTE: Hybrid

Want to help shape tomorrow? At Bendix we’ve been doing it for 90 years…setting the standard with advanced dynamic solutions that drive improved commercial vehicle performance and safety. We’re part of the Knorr-Bremse Group, the global leader in braking technologies. As part of our team, you’ll collaborate with a world of talented and dedicated colleagues whose sense of purpose complements your own. You’ll find rewarding opportunities, diverse experiences, partnerships, and an unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. Innovation is part of our DNA. Achievement drives our culture. Learn more today! www.bendix.com/careers

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for working closely with Global and Regional Supply Chain and Logistics teams as a core member of Global SAP Warehouse Management (Inbound to Outbound) IT team assisting in planning activities, providing work estimates, developing functional design specifications, configuring SAP EWM/WM/ modules, testing, training, and developing documentation. This role will be a part of the technological transformation to EWM of a global market leader and innovator in mobility and transport technology

Essential Functions:

• Provide analysis and support for IT projects relative to warehouse and inventory management functions for all products on various platforms to enable digitization and business process initiatives. These projects could include configuration of warehouse management including the design of stock placement and stock picking strategies, batch management, RF screen design, relational warehouse organizational structures and interfaces to EWM/WM external systems.
• Works closely with local, regional and global teams on warehouse management activities and projects. Ensure business requirements adhere to global IT tools and solution roadmap.
• Provide project leadership for regional or global projects according to KB Project management methodology.
• Provide 3rd level support and root cause analysis of SAP EWM/WM/ modules including support and testing of releases, enhancement packages, upgrades.
• Provide analysis and support of IT projects/rollouts including system configuration, test execution, user training, preparation of go-live, data migration and end-user support
• Define and update documentation of modules / applications, including training material
• Develop functional specifications for ABAP programs.
• Assist in establishing best processes for activities within all SAP modules, primarily EWM/WM. This includes working closely with internal and external customers, and other IT personnel to identify process gaps and define potential solutions
• Interface with business users and analyze business processes and specify/configure application to efficiently support those needs.
• Participate on process improvement teams utilizing Six Sigma tools and methodologies.
• Provide 3rd level support and participate in the resolution of production problems 24x7.
• Support the ITIL change management processes
• Participate in defining and integrating other ERP modules such as QM, MM, PP, and SD.

Knowledge:

• Demonstrated knowledge of SAP Extended Warehouse Management and SAP Warehouse management concepts, transactions, interfaces and configuration particularly within the automotive and rail industries.
• Knowledge of data migration processes including how to manipulate, cleanse and load data.
• Knowledge of SAP EWM
• Knowledge of SAP Automotive Solution desired.
• Knowledge on how SAP EWM/WM interfaces with other IT systems.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies (ex. PMP, ASAP, Agile/Scrum)
• Basic ITIL knowledge a plus; ITIL certification a plus

Experience:

• Minimum 7 years of IT analytical and ERP experience, Minimum 3 years SAP EWM experience.
• Experience in configuring SAP embedded EWM, and SAP WM module.
• Demonstrated experience with implementing SAP EWM or other SAP processes utilizing project management methodologies (ex. PMP, ASAP, Agile/Scrum)
• Experience infull-cycle implementations of SAP.
• Basic programming knowledge and debugging concepts is preferred.

Skills:

• Extremely customer focused with a strong sense of urgency.
• Must be able to perform as an effective member in a team-oriented environment, maintain a positive attitude, and achieve desired results while working with minimal supervision.
• Ability to manage and prioritize tasks
• Excellent problem solving capabilities, including the ability to develop creative solutions that address customer needs.
• Strong interpersonal skills to successfully team with software vendors, outsourcing and consulting partners, and business and IT associates.
• Excellent presentation, written and oral communication skills that facilitate effective discussions.
• Strong project management skills
• Self-starter with a strong sense of urgency and the creativity to overcome obstacles to achieve project objectives.
• ITIL knowledge required; ITIL certification a plus

Education:

• Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Computer Information Systems, or other related discipline required.
• SAP Academy certification a plus.
• English language skills required.

Position Requirements:

• This position requires approximately 20% travel annually, both domestic and international.

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What does Bendix have to offer you?
- Work/life balance that includes Paid Vacation & Holiday Paid Time Off
- 401k Plan with Company matching
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Educational Assistance Program (Tuition Reimbursement)
- Wellness Program and incentives
- Hybrid Work policy
- On-Site Fitness Center
- On-Site Cafeteria with Healthy menu options
- Health and Welfare Insurance Benefits that start on your 1st day of employment:

Company-Paid Benefits:
- Basic Life Insurance
- Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
- Short Term Disability
- Business Travel Accident Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Voluntary Employee-Paid Benefits:
- Medical and Prescription insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Supplemental Life Insurance Plans
- Supplemental AD&D insurance for Employee and Family
- Long Term Disability
- Accident Plan
- Critical Illness Plan
- Hospital Indemnity Plan
- Legal
- Identity Theft and Fraud Protection

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.