SAP Application Specialist

Foxconn EV System LLC

Job Description – IT – SAP Application Specialist

FSLA Status:                Exempt

Location:                      Lordstown, OH

Reports To:                 IT Application Manager

Primary Function:        This system includes application software and IT hardware. The SAP Application Specialist will work closely with the other IT resources, including other technicians as well as engineers. The person will be responsible for day-to-day SAP/MES/RPA/Data operations, issue fixes, troubleshooting both software and hardware, as well as supporting reporting services and other applications needed to operate the facility in Lordstown, Ohio.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with business managers and end-users for the effective use of IT.
• Promote ERP(SAP) system and integrated system such as MES implementations.
• Gather and analyze business requirements to identify areas for improvement. 
• Develop functional specifications for SAP implementations.
• Design, develop and configure SAP solutions, including custom reports, interfaces, and conversions to meet business needs. 
• Implement SAP solutions, ensuring adherence to project timelines and quality standards. 
• Perform testing and quality assurance activities.
• Provide ongoing maintenance and support for SAP systems. 
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and recommend solutions. 
• Develop, analyze, prioritize, and organize requirement specifications, data mapping, diagrams, and flowcharts as needed. 
• Responsible for the review of business/functional requirement documents and developing technical design documents. 
• Guarantee adherence to deadlines and budget requirements. 
• Analyzes, acquires, installs, modifies, and supports operating systems, applications, databases, utilities, and tools related to vehicle manufacturing. 
• Utilize the site management of change process to document changes and risk mitigation plans while leading and assisting in incremental improvements to site systems. Document technology and troubleshooting via procedures and job aides.
• Work cross functionally to identify and implement improvements to the applications. 
• Implement best practices for scalability, supportability, ease of maintenance, and system performance. 
• Participate in on-call rotation to respond to daily production issues related to SAP/MES. Troubleshoot issues using log files, and events.
• Promote the usage and expansion of IT services, collaborate with corporate and local IT organizations.
• Responsible for the coordinated management of multiple related projects, ongoing operations which are directed toward a common objective. Works with constituent Project to monitor cost, schedule, risks and technical performance of component projects and operations, while working to ensure the ultimate success of the program. Responsible for stakeholder management, particularly stakeholders internal or external to the organization.
• Manage the continuous optimizations of IT Systems services.
• Continuously promote the high availability of service for critical customer applications.
• Skilled in the delivery of IT application and infrastructure services.
• Effectively manage IT services through the use of performance metrics and proven IT methodologies. 
• Evaluate service delivery performance and take corrective actions with appropriate IT staff. 

Required Education

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in computer science or information technology, or equivalent experience.

Required Experience

• Minimum 5 years of related experience in the IT field. 
• Prior SAP/MES experience required (Automotive manufacturing experience is a plus).
• Strong understanding of SAP ERP modules (e.g., FI, CO, MM, SD, PP). 
• Proficiency in ABAP programming or other relevant development languages. 
• Experience with SAP implementation methodologies (e.g., ASAP, Agile). 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 
• SAP S/4HANA experience. 
• Cloud computing knowledge (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP). 
• Experience with SAP Fiori or other user experience technologies.
• Knowledge of EDI setup
• Experience installing, configuring, documenting, testing, training, and implementing new applications and systems. 
• Experience and proficient level of knowledge with Windows Operating System and Server Operations. 
• Knowledge of manufacturing PLCs and HMI systems is a plus. 

Required Competencies

• Action Oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Drives Results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• Interpersonal Savvy - Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.
• Situational Adaptability - Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.

Required Skills/Licenses/Certifications

• Strong computer, hardware, software, and analytical skills. 
• Proven ability to assess business needs and translate them into relevant solutions. 
• Must have strong interpersonal, presentation and communication (written and verbal) skills, including the ability to work in a self-directed environment. 
• Must have exceptional time management and organizational skills with the ability to multi-task. 
• Have a desire to learn and develop technical skills to keep current with changing operations.  
• Demonstrate process skills – ability to adapt to an ever-changing manufacturing environment and understanding of process operations. 
• Knowledge of manufacturing PLCs and HMI systems is a plus.  
• Experience in managing complex project teams including outsource IT developer organizations.
• Experience in business process re-engineering of systems application
• SAP ERP Modules; Sales/Distribution, Materials Management, Production Planning, Finance 
• Interface knowledge with SAP and Non-SAP systems.
• Relevant certifications like SAP Certified Technology Associate and SAP Certified Development Associate is preferred.  
• Exposure and hands-on in PP configuration, customization and deployment.
• Aware of the latest SAP technologies, tools, and best practices.
• Customer focused and business sensitive attitude for applying effective manufacturing SCM IT solutions  
• Promote high quality IT solutions ERP, MES (Manufacturing Execution System)
• Promote creative and innovative IT services 
• Identify, research, solve and prevent service quality problems 
• Good verbal and written communication skills with all levels of business and IT management 
• Ability to influence and persuade management for providing business appropriate IT solutions