SAP S/4 HANA Global Transformation Lead

TAKRAF Group

Industry & Mechanical Engineering

500-1000 team member

Manage global SAP / ERP implementation projects, in particular transformation from ECC6 to S/4 HANA.

Assist with the integration of the New Control Model into SAP S/4HANA.

Manage the adoption of the SAP PP module for Delkor India.

Manage the delivery of the associated configuration documentation based on the global template and local configuration deployed. Specializing in SAP Modules, PP, MM and SD.

Function as conduit between the Company business stakeholders, the SAP project team members and the project suppliers.

Bring experience or knowledge of industry-specific business processes to projects to achieve process optimization.

Project management of internal projects, creation and maintenance of project schedules, weekly updates on project progress.

Coordinate project meetings / workshops and produce the required project documentation, system configuration documentation, standard operating procedures and training material required, in conjunction within the SAP team.

SENIOR SAP SCM & EWM consultant

Enable a go-live of SAP SCM (APO and EWM) at Sentech (I joined the project during the realisation phase). The SAP SCM business suites implementation is earmarked for SAP HANA.
Complete the configuration and build of EWM:
- Work in a decentralised extended warehouse management solution as part of Supply Chain Management in a Business Suites environment. Integrate with SAP ERP as part of data transfer.
- Build warehouse structure.
- Manage movements in the warehouse. Enable precise location of the material in the system.
- Mitigate problems and issues with enhanced warehouse efficiency.
- Ensure that the physical bin structure will match the bin structure on the system.
- Work with different storage types and storage sections.
- Use print control settings through SAP scripts and Smart forms via the post processing framework.
- Enable picking, put away, handling unit management, serialisation, RF connectivity.
- Provide accurate, on-time stock to bin level.
- Provide analytics.
- Make use of Yard Management.
- Provide integration to ERP and Supplier Relationship Management (SRM).
- Enable efficient distribution and storage and tighter inventory control.
Develop a relationship with users and understand their requirements.
Initiate master data integration between SAP ECC and SAP SCM.
Review existing functionality and implement improvements where needed.
Review existing documentation and complete quality control updates.
Enable integration between SCM and SRM (Supplier Relationship Management) for shopping carts and purchase orders.
Deliver training documentation as well as training to the users.
Deliver User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
Test the solution and fix errors where needed.
Develop a cut-over strategy for go-live.
Work under extremely tight deadlines.
Manage the expectations of users and ensure that sign-off obtained.

PRINCIPAL S4 HANA PLAN to MANUFACTURE (P2M) CONSULTANT

Ernst & Young

Internet & IT

>10.000 team member

Implement a full life-cycle green fields S4 HANA P2M implementation project.
Deliver the first solution based on Nigeria specific custom requirements and in accordance with the requirements of the global roll-out plan.
Facilitate- and workshop functional requirements with stakeholders.
Highlight and resolve integration aspects between P2M, O2C, P2P, R2R product costing as part of the proposed solution.
Provide guidance on the master data requirements for P2M which includes BOM (Bill of Materials); Routings; Master Recipes etc.
Present PP solution to client Business Process Owners via demonstration of a prototype.
Configure the S4 HANA system in accordance to business requirements.
Provide an end-to-end integrated solution between the legacy Barnton planning system and the S4 planning and execution system.
Develop functional- and technical specifications.
Build the solution based on the IMG (Implementation Guide) during the Realisation Phase.
Complete Data Migration via LSMWs (Legacy System Migration Workbench) as well as BDC (Batch) programs.
Conduct Unit Testing, String Testing, Integration Testing, Authorisation Testing, Data Migration testing, User Acceptance Testing as well as testing of ABAP developments. This includes a RICEWF list for Reports, Interfaces, Conversions, Enhancements, Workflow and Forms.
Provide input to the cutover plan.
Provide solutions on issues during - and post - go-live to ensure a smooth transition from non-SAP legacy systems to S4 HANA.

SENIOR MANAGER in S4 HANA PLAN to MANUFACTURE (P2M) CONSULTING

Deloitte

- - Serve as subject matter expert on S4 HANA for PP in the digital space.
  - Provide thought leadership in manufacturing and supply chain.
  - Develop pre-sales proposals utilising the Deloitte go-to-market strategy which includes costing.
  - Present the proposal offering to the end client.
  - Delivery projects
    - Perform programme and/or project manager duties.
    - Function as lead SAP PP (Production Planning) lead consultant.
    - Perform the role of functional integration manager.
    - Take full ownership for delivery across the end-to-end supply chain.
  - Generate account revenue with resources available and source the necessary team members for projects.
  - Handle the finances (planning and budgeting) associated with project implementations.
  - Develop fit/gap analysis for SAP IBP (Integrated Business Planning) aimed at further extending planning concerns to financial domain, along with stakeholder collaboration, Excel as the data manipulation tool, advance computation like heuristics and tight integration to the ERP system.
  - Ensure that quality assurance is performed at active client engagements and that proper handover is done.
  - Build ongoing relationships with end clients to ensure continued revenue streams.
  - Solve complex business problems. Collaborate and assist peers on project engagements.
  - Perform a mentorship role with internal Deloitte staff.

LEAD S4 HANA PLAN to MANUFACTURE (P2M) CONSULTANT & PROJECT MANAGER

Beyond Technologies

Internet & IT

1000-5000 team member

Serve as expert S4 Production Planning advisor to the client.
Implement new S4 initiatives, functional enhancements and mini projects, as directed by business.
Function as project manager with duties that includes project planning, progress reporting, resourcing and approval of deliverables.
Drive the proper integration between Production, Logistics and Finance.
Deliver a pilot project as per the agreed project plan. The pilot project involves the update and re-implementation of all S4 master data (BOMs, Routings, Work Centres, Material Masters). The aim is to ensure correct costing, WIP (Work-In-Progress) processes and plan-actual variance reporting.
Ensure a roll-out of the pilot project to other projects for all products that are sold to AAT customers.
Develop standardised business processes for S4. Bring business to an understanding of what this entails.
Provide training to super users. Ensure that training documentation is done according to standard.
Ensure the ongoing understanding by users of both their transaction responsibilities and the integration aspects with Logistics and Finance and the impact across the end-to-end supply chain.
Integrate the S4 solution with the intended stock control measures.
Utilise S4 HANA version 1709 across all projects.

SAP SUPPLY CHAIN SCM SOLUTIONS CONSULTANT

SweetThorn Consulting

Internet & IT

< 10 team member

Implementation of a SAP MRP (Material Requirements Planning) coaching programme.
Provide expert advice on how the existing SAP supply chain environment can be optimally used and what needs to be changed.
Provide thought leadership with the aim to achieve business maturity optimisation across the client’s end-to-end supply chain.
Review the existing SAP Supply chain data findings and it’s integration into the SAP PP-PI (Production Planning – Process Industries) solution.
Function as trusted SAP PP-PI advisor to the director of SweetThorn Consulting.
Provide guidance on current SAP solution that was developed by the previous consulting partner four years previously.
Analyse the existing solution.
Present proposed solutions to the executive management team in order to achieve buy-in.
Study the business integrity and the business rules that govern the accuracy of the client’s data.
Resolve existing errors that they are unable to overcome and provide guidelines on new solution, with the aim to establish data governance and trust.
Utilise the information stemming from SAP MRP exception management, SLA adherence, user performance management, process ownership, lead time accuracy and stocking strategies in SAP.
Develop training material for the boot camp programme.
Ensure business confidence in the proposed solution.
Provide ongoing support.

SAP PP-PI SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT

Dawn Foods USA & UK

Goods & Retail

>10.000 team member

Implementation of the SAP PP-PI (Production Planning - Process Industries) for PI-Sheets solution for the client Dawn Foods. Sites are based in the USA and in the UK.
Be a trusted advisor to the in-house SAP PP-PI resources and provide SAP standard best practice guidance.
Resolve existing errors that they are unable to overcome and provide guidelines on new solutions that involve minimal use of programming.
Provide inputs to the programmers on integration issues that does require customised technical solutions.
Review the production process and advise on the PI Sheet integration that is best to use.
Enhance existing PI-Sheet solutions to better meet business requirements.
Present proof of concept to the team, of the proposed error resolution.
Suggest new avenues of functionality to explore for PI-Sheets going forward.
Provide Skype-based (remote) training to business resources.
Liaise with the Basis team to ensure that the source client characteristics are copied to the production environment.
Ensure business confidence in the proposed solution.

SENIOR SAP PP (PRODUCTION PLANNING) with Variant Configuration CONSULTANT

Bell Equipment Germany

Transport & Logistics

>10.000 team member

Deliver a full life-cycle green fields PP implementation project using Variant Configuration (VC), from BluePrint stage to Go-Live.
Use MTO (Make-To-Order) and MTS (Make-to-Stock) planning strategies for a Discrete manufacturing design that has full integration with logistics including WM (Warehouse Management) and VMS (Vehicle Management System).
Build the solution based on Bell specific custom requirements and in accordance with the requirements of the company internationally between Richards Bay and Germany.
Facilitate- and workshop functional requirements with stakeholders.
Highlight and resolve integration aspects between PP, SD, MM, VMS and CO product costing as part of the proposed solution.
Provide guidance on the master data requirements for PP which includes BOM (Bill of Materials); Work Centres; Routings; Configurable Materials; Super BOMs; Super Routings etc.
Present PP solution to client Business Process Owners via demonstration of a prototype.
Ensure that MRP (Material Requirement Planning) is fully configured, understood and utilised.
Provide Change Management input to the client and Develop Blueprint documents.
Configure the SAP ECC6 system in accordance to business requirements.
Integrate with the existing MES Mapics and AS400 systems.
Develop functional- and technical specifications.
Build the solution based on the IMG (Implementation Guide) during the Realisation Phase.
Complete Data Migration via LSMWs (Legacy System Migration Workbench).
Conduct Unit Testing, String Testing, Integration Testing, Authorisation Testing, Data Migration testing, User Acceptance Testing as well as testing of ABAP developments. This includes a RICEWF list for Reports, Interfaces, Conversions, Enhancements, Workflow and Forms.
Provide input to the Cutover Plan.
Provide solutions on issues during - and post - go-live to ensure a smooth transition from non-SAP legacy systems to SAP ECC6.

HEAD OF SAP BUSINESS-BY-DESIGN (ByD)

Keto Pumps

Other

>10.000 team member

Work closely with Keto businesses across the globe (South Africa, Australia, North America).
Function as subject matter expert and project manager on ByD (all modules listed above) for new implementations and enhancements.
Act as the solutions architect for SAP ByD.
Lead ByD Implementation/Enhancements.
Evaluate and assess the overall effectiveness and quality of the deliverables produced for either standard SAP ByD functionality or configured/customised functionality.
Provide extensive ByD support globally.
Set up and execute a process for monitoring and supporting SAP ByD key users.
Analyse all support queries and provide feedback on corrective action to minimise similar issue.
Work with Key Users to understand the ByD issues ensuring these are addressed.
Work closely with ByD consultants and monitor work.
Continually revisit business process with key users ensuring increased efficiencies across all sites.

Translate business processes into system requirements/scope.

Co-ordinate all aspects of implementations /enhancements (Key Users, End Users, Consultants).
Report on status of implementations when required.
Provide effective management of workload, focusing on priorities and deliverables.
Provide multi-site, multi-currency and multi- jurisdiction experience.
Exercise multi- function experience (Sales, Finance, Manufacturing, Warehouse, Service, Projects).
Display analytical and problem solving skills.
Demonstrate good verbal and written skillset.
Provide on-site presence at international sites for lengthy periods of time e.g. at least 1 month.
Perform administration duties from time to time on ByD. This includes but not limited to:
- Monitor all calls raised with SAP.
- Keep track of ByD costs and licenses.
Deliver ByD enhancement projects and provide motivation to executive management thereof.

SAP S/4HANA Global Transformation Lead | Lead SAP S/4 HANA PP SCM Functional Expert

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