SAP MM, WM Analyst

Our client in the Boston area is in need of a strong SAP MM, WM product owner with experience transitioning an organization from SAP ECC to SAP S4 HANA.

I this role, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with our System Integrators, IT and Business Teams. Together, you will deliver robust solutions for the sites and the entire network. Your role balances creating a global template and addressing local business needs. You will work with IT project workstreams, System Integration Vendors, Business Process Leads, SMEs, Global Process Leadership and stakeholders throughout our network. The program progresses through several phases: Requirements, Design, Build and Testing, Deployment, and post-Go-Live support (Hypercare). With each phase, the emphasis of your responsibilities shifts whilst always aiming to deliver the optimal solution for our customers and business.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Collaborating across IT and Operations Teams to convert user requirements into business user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Coordinate with project workstreams, vendors, SMEs, Architects, and other integration partners to design and deliver solutions.
• Work with Training teams and Super Users, Business Process Leads & SMEs to develop training plans for key functionality, enhancing knowledge across the Logistics/Operations workstream.
• Build a cross-functional, network-wide, collaborative matrix organization, particularly on-site at the distribution centers, to deliver the SAP Transformation.
• Align requirements, monitor project plans, communicate with stakeholders, coordinate the Requirements, Design, Build and Testing phases, and support network-wide deployment.
• Lead design and build of solutions by representing business requirements and ensuring solutions are fit for purpose.
• Plan and monitor work using program tools; continually identify ways to improve processes.
• Collaborate with Data teams to produce mock data, to ensure accurate master data, and to drive consistent data.
• Gather and analyze voice-of-customer feedback, converting data and issues into business language and actionable plans.
• Establish processes, procedures, and defined roles within the Global Logistics network whilst advocating for best practices and standardisation.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Science, or a related field. 3 years of technical, professional, or operational experience in a regulated industry field.
• 3 years of systems/applications experience as Business Process Lead or SME.
• Previous experience with major program/project delivery, ideally in IT/Systems or having had business representative roles in such programs.
• Demonstrated track record of continuous improvement and proactive problem-solving. High degree of integrity, professionalism, and credibility.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in Distribution and Warehousing is a distinct advantage. Strong knowledge of SAP, particularly in the areas of materials management and warehouse management is preferred.