SUMMARY:

Provide support for SAP requirements from all departments and support departments in SAP activities. Work closely with the SAP Coordinator to support organizational units and projects. Collaborate with internal and external organizational units (including internationally) to develop, train and improve business processes and standards with the goal of increasing overall departmental and plant efficiency.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Follows and supports all Company Safety policies and procedures.
• Support & optimization of day-to-day business operations in connection with SAP business processes in Sales & Distribution, Supply Chain Management, Production Planning and Material Management modules or similar.
• Assist in supporting the connection and operation of third-party applications interfacing with SAP.
• Business process analysis and optimization based on the requirements of the business departments (e.g. Procurement, Operations, Production, ...)
• Interdepartmental support and coordination of SAP activities.
• Documentation of activities in the context of reporting requirements (Scope of Work or Functional Specifications).
• Implementation and coordination of training in the SAP environment (including the creation of training materials).
• Assist in Project management of SAP projects.
• Participation in integration tests and/or coordination of integration tests in S4/HANA.
• First and second level support in connection with SAP problems.
• Communication with the central IT company (Germany) and either travelling to Europe as needed or training remotely with the central IT Company.
• Increasing customer satisfaction.
• Assist in avoidance of disruptions in the IT systems through prevention.
• Assist in optimization of the IT cost-benefit ratio for the company.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

N/A

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Understanding of several SAP modules and the inner works is always a plus.
• Applicants should display strong organizational, problem solving and leadership skills.
• Should be detail oriented, team player and can work professionally with directors, managers, and employees.
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn more than one SAP module, business processes, etc.
• Basic experience in analyzing and optimizing business processes (e.g. in logistics or production)
• Should be able to display a good sense of business processes and understanding. PTP, OTC, etc.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent
• 2 years’ related experience in SAP is preferred.

• Experience with data collection and analysis.
• Experience with ERP systems and how they relate to business processes.
• Experience in system analysis and design.

Computer and Technology Skills:

The successful candidate will be proficient in MS Office applications. Understanding of database relationships and some MS SQL Scripting or reading code.

Language Skills:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedural manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization. German language speaking skills is another advantage.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and ability to apply concepts such as: fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands:

The physical 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.

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to stand, walk, sit, and talk and hear. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 15 pounds, frequently lift and / or move up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Allergen Awareness

Products produced in this facility may contain the following allergens: Egg, Shellfish, Fish, Gluten.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Job descriptions are not intended to create a contract, nor are they to be construed to constitute contractual obligations of any kind or a contract of employment between Saturn Petcare Inc. and any of its employees. The provisions of job descriptions have been developed at the discretion of management and may be amended or cancelled at any time by Saturn Petcare Inc. with or without notice.

Employment with Saturn Petcare Inc. is voluntarily entered, and the employee is free to resign at will at any time, with or without cause. Similarly, Saturn Petcare Inc. may terminate the employment relationship at will at any time, with or without notice or cause, so long as there is not violation of applicable federal or state law.