What are the responsibilities and job description for the SAP Analyst - PP/APO 2 (52065) position at Haas Automation, Inc.?
The SAP APO Analyst 2 role is to create and implement solutions to meet the business requirements utilizing SAP APO Demand Planning (DP), Supply Network Planning (SNP), Capable to Match (CTM) and Production Planning (PP). This includes gathering and analyzing business requirements; design, configure, develop specifications and manage development through testing implementation according to SAP best practices.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Add Essential Duties And Responsibilities According To Position.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervised Employees
This job does not have any supervisory activities.
0
Qualifications
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully the candidate must be able to perform each essential duty adequately. 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.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree BA/BS/BFA/BSA from a four-year college or university is required, plus additional related experience, training and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Major
Computer Science
Minimum Years Of Experience
5-10 years
Language Skills
Must have the ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and/or governmental regulations in English. Must be able to write analytical and/or technical reports, business correspondence, procedure manuals, and create instructional reference material. Able to speak effectively before groups, customers, employees of the organization and/or the general public.
Mathematical Skills
Must have the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Must have the ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. May need to draw and interpret graphs.
Reasoning Ability
Must have the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Must be able to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions such as mathematical and/or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
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.
Physical Activity
Duration
Sitting
Frequently
Standing
Frequently
Walking
Occasionally
Bending (neck)
Frequently
Bending (waist)
Rarely
Squatting
Never
Twisting (neck)
Occasionally
Twisting (waist)
Occasionally
Climbing
Never
Kneeling
Never
Crawling
Never
Reaching (above shoulder level)
Occasionally
Reaching (below shoulder level)
Occasionally
Hand Use
Duration
Repetitive use of hand
Frequently
Simple grasping
Frequently
Power grasping
Rarely
Fine manipulation
Frequently
Pushing & Pulling
Occasionally
Vision
Required
Close vision
Yes
Distance vision
Yes
Color vision
Yes
Peripheral vision
Yes
Depth perception
Yes
Adjust focus
Yes
Lifting Requirements
Duration
0-10 lbs.
Occasionally
11-25 lbs.
Occasionally
26-50 lbs.
Never
51-60 lbs.
Never
61 lbs.
Never
Equipment Use
Duration
This position requires computer use, including monitor, keyboard, mouse, trackball, touchpad, etc.
Frequently
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Noise Level
The Noise Level In The Work Environment Is Usually
Low
Work Environment
Duration
This position operates in a general office or engineering lab environment
Constantly
Employee will work around machining or on the production floor
Never
Employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration
Never
Employee is exposed to hazardous chemicals, fumes or airborne particles
Never
Employee is exposed to outside weather conditions, extreme cold or extreme heat
Never
Employee is exposed to risk of electrical shock
Never
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Add Essential Duties And Responsibilities According To Position.
- Analyzes, designs, and develops system functional specifications consulting with users to determine hardware, software, and system functional requirements.
- Implements best solutions according to SAP DP, SNP, CTM and PP modules based on business requirements, leveraging standard capabilities where possible.
- Designs, develops, documents, creates and carries out system configuration modifications.
- Coordinates module and system integration testing based on user or system design specifications.
- Uses discretion and independent judgment to proactively look for areas of improvement in system related business processes, using new technologies that can improve efficiency and enhance competitive advantage.
- Accurately estimates workload.
- Utilizes SAP Support portal and SDN network in support of SAP implementation.
- Lead and implement continuous improvement processes.
- Work independently, or as a member of a team.
- Communicates effectively both horizontally with peers and customers, and vertically with management.
- Manages multiple priorities with minimal supervision from the manager.
- 0-5% travel required.
- Employees are expected to follow instructions, procedures and to escalate any issue impacting workflow, quality, etc.
- Employees must exhibit honesty and integrity as well as demonstrate adherence to rules, procedures and policies.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervised Employees
This job does not have any supervisory activities.
0
Qualifications
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully the candidate must be able to perform each essential duty adequately. 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.
Minimum Qualifications
- Experienced in Planning, Detail Scheduling, Execution and Monitoring processes including demand planning, rough-cut planning, production planning and alert management.
- Working knowledge of related SAP Logistic Execution and manufacture processes such as order management, stock transfers, purchasing and production.
- Strong understanding of SAP APO planning concepts in Demand Planning (DP), Capable to Match (CTM) and Supply Network Planning (SNP).
- Strong understanding of SAP PP planning concepts.
- Understanding of planning procedures and heuristic profiles.
- Understanding of SAP Master Data related to planning – Material Master, Bills of Materials, Production Versions, MRP Areas and Transportation Lanes.
- Strong understanding of data transfers utilizing SAP CIF (Core Interface) functionality.
- Understanding of SAP equipment records and serialized inventory.
- SAP ABAP experience.
- APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) or Certified Supply Change Professional (CSCP).
Bachelor's Degree BA/BS/BFA/BSA from a four-year college or university is required, plus additional related experience, training and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Major
Computer Science
Minimum Years Of Experience
5-10 years
Language Skills
Must have the ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and/or governmental regulations in English. Must be able to write analytical and/or technical reports, business correspondence, procedure manuals, and create instructional reference material. Able to speak effectively before groups, customers, employees of the organization and/or the general public.
Mathematical Skills
Must have the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Must have the ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. May need to draw and interpret graphs.
Reasoning Ability
Must have the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Must be able to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions such as mathematical and/or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
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.
Physical Activity
Duration
Sitting
Frequently
Standing
Frequently
Walking
Occasionally
Bending (neck)
Frequently
Bending (waist)
Rarely
Squatting
Never
Twisting (neck)
Occasionally
Twisting (waist)
Occasionally
Climbing
Never
Kneeling
Never
Crawling
Never
Reaching (above shoulder level)
Occasionally
Reaching (below shoulder level)
Occasionally
Hand Use
Duration
Repetitive use of hand
Frequently
Simple grasping
Frequently
Power grasping
Rarely
Fine manipulation
Frequently
Pushing & Pulling
Occasionally
Vision
Required
Close vision
Yes
Distance vision
Yes
Color vision
Yes
Peripheral vision
Yes
Depth perception
Yes
Adjust focus
Yes
Lifting Requirements
Duration
0-10 lbs.
Occasionally
11-25 lbs.
Occasionally
26-50 lbs.
Never
51-60 lbs.
Never
61 lbs.
Never
Equipment Use
Duration
This position requires computer use, including monitor, keyboard, mouse, trackball, touchpad, etc.
Frequently
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Noise Level
The Noise Level In The Work Environment Is Usually
Low
Work Environment
Duration
This position operates in a general office or engineering lab environment
Constantly
Employee will work around machining or on the production floor
Never
Employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration
Never
Employee is exposed to hazardous chemicals, fumes or airborne particles
Never
Employee is exposed to outside weather conditions, extreme cold or extreme heat
Never
Employee is exposed to risk of electrical shock
Never