SAP Application Engineeer

For more than 15 years, Taghleef Industries, Inc. has built a reputation as one of the world’s largest and most recognized industry leaders in specialty BOPP (Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene) films.

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TThe Application Engineer – IT is responsible for managing and supporting all business applications used at the Ti NA sites. This includes understanding the company's strategy, business acumen and processes, and facilitating the business needs locally of NA as well as supporting and working for the Global systems/tool’s operation support used in NA

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This role directly reports into the Regional IT Manager Americas and ensures compliance with the global IT policies and procedure

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Responsibiliti

• es:Manages the business application operation support via the global helpdesk proce
• ss.Manages the local application team: Being part of the global IT team organization requires a team player and a leader who can guide the direct reports and junior specialists along with the formation and work with the peers across Global
• IT.Vendor Coordination: Managing relationships with software providers for updates, licensing, and suppo
• rt.To follow, align, and ensure the Security & Compliance defined by Global
• IT.User Support & Training: Facilitates the End User training sessions, and ensure the needful documentation as required by the SDLC cycle is in pla
• ce.Manages the change request tasks, minor, major, or business projects/tasks in the USA and Cana
• da.Resolve Tier 2 user system problems by gaining and applying expertise
• in:SAP Enterprise Resource Plann
• ingHoneywell OptiVision Manufacturing Execution Sys
• temSAP Business Wareho
• useSAP Business Obje
• ctsOther applications or tool sets are used to support the business. (Manufacturing proce
• ss)Global
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• MDMSalesforce, et
• c.…Ensuring the Business Team provides the requirement document (RD) and works with the vendor/IT to provide the feasibility optio
• ns.Provides support for the issues/deliverables required by the functional are
• as.Provide support and ensure the user acceptance testing and user training process is adhered
• to.To be aligned with the infrastructure and technology proce
• ss.Change management process should be as defined in the Global helpdesk syst
• em.Effective participation in a team environme
• nt.Involve in evaluation for any new software/systems solutions for the busine
• ss.Maintain professional communications with all levels of the organizati
• on.Any other tasks assigned by the Regional IT Manager and the Global IT Managers/Direct
• or.Some after-hours support may be required at tim
• es.May be required to perform other related duties as assign

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Requiremen

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• s: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related fi
• eld.Minimum of 12-15 years of experience in Business Applications support in a Manufacturing environment prefer
• red.Preference given to SAP experience, but any ERP system experience is desi
• red.Technical Proficiency: Knowledge of software development, databases, business application support, and system integrat
• ion.Project Management: Experience with project methodologies and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneou
• sly.Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex iss
• ues.Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional te
• ams.Primarily office-based with occasional requirements to visit manufacturing si
• tes.On-call availability may be required for critical business system issues and emergenc
• ies.Open to travel as required between the US and Canada, as well as to other Ti sites as per n

eed.Taghleef is a Drug Free Workplace - Must pass pre-employment drug screen and background ch

eck.Taghleef offers a solid track record of growth and expansion in the food packaging industry as well as a competitive benefits package including paid time off, paid holidays, health/prescription, dental and vision insurance, both short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, additional life insurance amounts available including spouse and dependent child coverage through payroll deductions, flexible spending accounts, company funded heath savings accounts, fitness reimbursement, tuition assistance and 401(k) with a company ma

tch.Taghleef Industries, Inc., is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identify, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by