Position Overview:
SAP Production Planning Analyst provides support for SAP processes by analyzing production planning needs and computer systems, making recommendation for changes to the SAP and computer systems, and then expertly manipulating the standard configuration SAP packaged software and third-party applications to perform customizations as necessary to meet business needs.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties:
Work with minimal supervision with various levels of the business.
Assist in establishing best practices for business processes and computer systems. Use experience and expertise to suggest improvements to current processes.
Suggest methods where alternatives may improve or simplify procedures and operations.
Provide day-to-day support for internal customers.
Analyze the supply chain management processes and recommend how SAP PP module should be configured and customized based on those needs.
Perform SAP configuration activities in SAP PP module to support daily operations as well as enhancement projects.
Lead SAP analysis, implementation and customization projects to fulfill business requests for new functionalities and major enhancements. Write Blueprint documents (requirements definition), build detailed project plans, set priorities, assign responsibilities, establish schedules and track progress. Ensure projects are on time, on scope and within budget.
Document all phases of work. Define and document user requirements including detailed specifications.
Prepare system change requests. Create usable Work Instructions for the internal customers. Properly communicate status to the management team.
Maintain a valid test environment. Build repeatable test scenarios scripts that thoroughly test the various business processes.
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience , or a related field and 3-plus years of progressively responsible post-Bachelor's experience as an SAP Business Analyst, SAP Consultant, or in a closely related occupation involving SAP
2-plus years performing design, development, maintenance, and project implementation of SAP business applications.
3 years working with SAP PP
Experience using at least three of the following: Make to Stock and Make to Order in process manufacturing
Experience performing at least 2 full-cycle SAP implementation or large-scale ERP implementations for manufacturing companies, with configuration responsibilities including PP
About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.