MMPP SAP Analyst - Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Ltd : Job Details

MM/PP SAP Analyst – Essex - Hybrid - £75k + Excellent benefits & career development

Overview:

An excellent opportunity has arisen with a globally recognized, multibillion dollar business situated in Essex and across the UK. They are hiring for a MM/PP SAP Analyst to analyse complex business problems to be solved with SAP (ECC and S/4 HANA) and other associated business applications. 

You will provide technical expertise in identifying, evaluating, and developing systems and procedures that are cost effective, offer enhanced business performance and meet user requirements.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Strong SAP technical, configuration, and business area knowledge in MM/PP module. Be able to configure the module at a project level.
• SAP technical, configuration, and business area knowledge in ECM, QM and PM module also desired. 
• Translate user’s requests into application system solutions.  Analyze system user requirements to define and design and implement system configuration, enhancements, and modifications.
• Resolve business issues by working with various groups within and outside of the company (ie. system users, company management, consultants, software support staff)
• Work in multidisciplinary teams to define and design complex processes and procedures for the configuration, upgrade, and maintenance of SAP and related application system.
• Define requirements for specific forms/reports.
• Design test plans, execute test scenarios, validate test data, and document test results in conjunction with business functional leads.
• Coordinate end-user training documentation and train end users as required.  Perform detailed analysis of business practices, processes, and scenarios. Redesign procedures to suggested best business practices in concert with sap functionality.
• Utilize query and reporting tools to provide flexible and timely information to system users determine the appropriate programming tools to supply information to system users.
• Must have the ability to coordinate the majority of the project management functions of the user groups including: coordinating, organizing, planning and scheduling, communicating, tracking accountability, ensuring documentation, monitoring and evaluating, problem solving and technical assistance.
• May work on support and maintenance of non-SAP applications or systems.
• Participate in the creation and enforcement of IT software standards and procedures.
• Maintain accuracy of helpdesk database of reported problems and the knowledgebase of corrective actions which resolved issue.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Design, configure, and functional experience in the MM/PP modules.
• Significant MM/PP SAP Experience required
• BA/BS Degree desirable but practical experience / expertise essential
• Proven Software Systems experience.
• Proven understanding of database applications, system development, report writing, and SAP ERP.
• Knowledge of SAP Best practices.
• Production support and project experience.
• Must have ability to interact with all levels and work on multiple projects simultaneously with minimum of supervision.

Desirable:

• Understanding of other SAP modules would be of great benefit to the role.
• ECM, QM and PM SAP Experience also desired.

Package:

• £75,000 depending on skills and experience
• Hybrid – 2/3 days a week working remote
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• 37 hours per week
• Company pension scheme (6% from the company)
• Life insurance x4
• Free onsite parking
• Discounted shopping site
• Medi cash plan – money back from optical & dental appointments and medication
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Discount on IT equipment - DELL products
• + other flexible benefits