Position Summary:
The Solution Delivery Organization is aligned within the enterprise process framework to the Accountable Executive/Global Process Owner (AE/GPO) organization for the purpose of business technology strategy development, solution discovery, service management, risk management and relationship management. As a member of the Solution Delivery Organization, the Solution Architect will lead the analysis of business processes and working closely with the Solution Leader(s), Process/System analysts, as well as business and/or process experts to develop, document and deliver end-to-end SAP process and systems solutions which enable ADM’s strategy.
Job Responsibilities:

• Process expertise and solution design in SAP Controlling month end processes – Standard Costing , Actual Costing, Transfer price structure and Legal entity structures with knowledge of other SAP Modules and non-SAP tools like HFM etc.
• Strong Integration Experience in supply chain planning in the area of P2C , S2P , GTS Custom Processes and Transportation module.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to participate in the Design / development.
• SAP knowledge on Inventory valuation (Legal, Group and Profit Center Valuation) for calculating an transfer prices, Stock in Transit functionality, usage of Trading partners and partner profit centers.
• Provide deep SAP functional & technical expertise in the given process area, as well as demonstrated knowledge of key integration points across SAP modules and technical components.
• Lead design for and deployment of highly complicated, integrated end-to-end solutions; facilitate integration with other IT delivery team member to ensure efficient and effective design, development and implementation of solutions.
• Provide leadership in planning/sequencing of end-to-end design workshops and support facilitation of workshops, leveraging knowledge of industry best practices and application of global SAP implementation experience.
• Experience with Material Ledger (Split valuation & Costing), legacy Inventory load by batch in multiple currencies, variance calculations, COPA, Intercompany, Profit Center Accounting, Internal Orders, Cost Center Assessments and Distributions. Need to have COPA and costing experience.
• Ability to write RICEFW specification for custom development and also experience on IDOC and third party interfaces are also important.

Nice to Have

• Guide complex fit/gap analysis and design decisions and validate fit/gap analysis and design decisions completed by less experienced team members; ensure deviations from “out of the box” functionality have sufficient business justification and positive value proposition.
• Own overall inventory of reports, interfaces, conversions, enhancements, forms, and/or workflow (RICEFW)
• Review functional specifications for solutions in his/her process area
• Interface with 3rd party vendors for technical consulting during solution design, development, and ongoing support.
• Facilitate the relationship with development (RICEFW) team leaders; ensure teams are providing needed quality and development throughput
• Provide hands-on guidance of system configuration work conducted by process and systems analysts
• Provide input to architecture, security, and data standards; ensure end-to-end solutions adhere to these standards.
• Monitor work products of team members to ensure standard processes are followed when creating and maintaining solutions documentation for projects, enhancements, and support requests.
• Provide oversight to role based security designs and solutions
• Share knowledge of technology risks and opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness within the respective process area
• In collaboration with the Solution Leaders, own the development, maintenance and communication of solutions roadmap for application(s) that service the business process
• In collaboration with the Solution Leader, own application portfolio management for his/her process area, including product introduction and retirement plans, proactively anticipating gaps and overlaps within the application portfolio
• Provide regular and accurate status updates and other documentation to management and team members for assigned project, support, and enhancement work.
• Mentor and monitor progress of junior level personnel on complex projects
• In partnership with Enterprise Architect(s), stay abreast of and share industry trends and emerging technology topics
• Facilitate estimates for time and resource needs of identified solutions
• Manage change requests / deployment plans for his/her given process area, balancing speed to deliver with business and technical risk.
•  Provide technical solution consultation for major decision points on M&A, Divestiture, and JV projects.
• Support project implementation transition to the support organization through documentation and knowledge transfer.
• Provide technical expertise required to resolve escalated support issues.
• As needed, provide technical leadership in support of audit requests.
• Partner with other process and system experts to identify and implement business process continuous improvements opportunities.

Job Requirements:

• 5-7 years’ experience with progressive responsibility in one or more SAP modules; Experience with S/4HANA preferred.
• Deep knowledge of SAP solutions covering full Finance processes : Cost Accounting, Revenue Recognition, Profitability and Cost Analysis, Asset Accounting, and Financial Close management.
• Experience in supply chain planning in the area of Sales Order, Stock Transport Order , 3^rd party Dropship scenarios, controlling and legal compliance. Integration Knowledge with GTS and Custom Processes is preferred
• Strong Domain and IT knowledge with cross-functional teams to participate in the Design / development of the Intercompany Sales / Purchase Pricing Procedures, Transportation and IDOC mappings for generate automatic postings
• Knowledge of standard SAP localizations in Finance supporting global deployments
• Minimum of three full-lifecycle SAP deployments
• Exhibits ability to work both in a team environment and independently
• Strong analytical, organization, time management, facilitation, and process management skills
• Ability to evaluate and negotiate priorities and adapt to new/evolving individual and team assignments as adjustments are needed.
• Ability to effectively communicate to all levels of an organization how current trends and technology can address identified business needs and capabilities
• Interact and deal effectively with all levels of employees while maintaining a professional manner; willingness and effectiveness in challenging the status-quo.
•  Maintains a positive work environment through teamwork & conflict resolution
• Expected to work occasional weekends, holidays, overtime, or a variety of shifts, when needed, to meet deadlines
• Ability and willingness to travel by auto and air as needed to achieve business objectives
• Bachelor’s degree related to Information Systems, Business, engineering or technology or Biotechnology or other related discipline or any Bachelor’s degree plus minimum of 8 years job experience in SAP Finance and controlling modules
• Certified SAP FICO Professional is preferred.
• Domestic and International travel up to 20% is required

“AJCIND” REF: 71581BR
Relocation Assistance available for this position