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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.

Job Description

• 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