Job Description

Role: SAP MM Functional Consultant

Location: Gauteng (Sandton)

Work Model: Hybrid

Level: Senior

About the job

Our client is looking for a motivated and dedicated SAP MM Functional Consultant who will provide user support and assistance for 3rd level incidents and resolving business as usual issues aligned to operations and service processes.

• The Functional Consultant: MM is responsible for configuring and testing SAP Material Management functions and module solutions, as well as troubleshooting and resolution of technical problems. The Functional Consultant: MM is responsible for writing functional and test specifications, as well as training and testing material. The Functional Consultant: MM is responsible for providing user support and assistance for 3rd level incidents and resolving business as usual issues aligned to operations and service processes.
• Make recommendations to optimise SAP Material Management processes, policies, and procedures.
• Adhere to all IT Governance Frameworks including policies, procedures, processes, and standards.
• Identify suitable solutions to new and existing business requirements (changes and projects) and ensure effective resolution of problems and incidents.
• Produce portfolio and status reporting in a timely manner and aligned to the agreed communications plan for all relevant stakeholders.
• Update and maintain known error database, knowledge base, configuration database as well as testing and training material, and implement a continuous improvement plan to improve the portfolio solutions.
• Effectively manage and develop self to deliver on agreed individual and team objectives.

Minimum Requirements

• 3 year IT related degree (advantageous)
• Certified in TOGAF, Agile Methodologies (advantageous)
• Certified in COBIT, Prince II (advantageous)
• Certified in ITIL 3 (required)
• SAP Specialist Certification (advantageous)
• 3 years SAP design and configuration experience
• 2 years Agile experience (e.g., sprint planning, stand-up)
• Working with business process/activity owners in understanding business requirement and solution design
• Documenting functional and technical specifications
• Experience in preparation of business cases, business process
• Driving change
• Stakeholder management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Financial acumen

Competency requirements and Job Specification:

• Knowledge of Retail SAP Architecture, implementation, and operations
• Functional knowledge of SAP MM and integration with other SAP modules (WM, Master Data)
• Knowledge of Retail Merchandising Processes
• Knowledge of SAP Master Data module
• Knowledge of development concepts, guidelines, and SAP architecture
• Knowledge and application of relevant IT best practices
• Knowledge of IT Service Management principles and frameworks (ITIL 3)
• Knowledge of Project & programme management including methods and tools
• Knowledge of retail industry models
• MS Office proficiency with advanced excel and VISIO.
• Personal resilience
• Energy and drive
• Customer orientation
• Team player
• Excellence orientation
• Innovative
• Analytical