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Manager, SAP/FICO Systems - LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY

Des Plaines, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 19 Aug 2024

💰 $150,000/yr

About the role

Position Overview: CJ Logistics is embarking on an implementation of SAP S/4 HANA for our Americas Division into a global template. Reporting to the CIO, the SAP Manager is responsible for managing the successful implementation and on-going operation of the CJLA ERP systems from a functional and technical perspective. This position works with all Information Technology functions in the US and Global CJ Logistics, such as Infrastructure, Application Development, WMS, TMS, FF, BI, and Data & Analytics. This role will interface with many internal and external customers including business owners and representatives from all business disciplines such as Sales, Engineering, Account Management, Operations and Finance. They will also have contact with vendors and external customers. Salary: $135.00 - $150,000 Essential Duties and Requirements:

Serve as liaison supporting SAP S/4 HANA between Global SAP Support team and other CJ
Logistics Americas (CJLA) Finance & Operations teams.
Support the CJ business as a subject matter expert of multiple business processes such as FICO, AR, AP, SD, MM, within SAP
Create & manage a team of business analysts and engage global SAP Support team in Singapore to insure CJ system processes are aligned with best business practices and global business
requirements.
Manage business analyst and global developers to insure successful completion of ERP systems
implementations, supporting project schedules, and resource planning
Challenge business analysts and functional business representative to continually strive to improve business process by identifying areas for improvement, supporting process re-engineering projects, recommending proven efficient ERP processes, and implementing needed changes.
Challenge team to look for opportunities for cost reductions within the IS/IT organization, and
within the functional areas of CJ.
Develop & assist planning for global support of SAP and other ERP-related applications are
deployed globally.
Manage business analyst team to insure support levels are maintained for the ERP system(s) user
community.
Keep abreast of new ERP application offerings, supporting applications, and encourage business
analysts to do the same.
Coordinate and encourage business analysts to collaborate with corporate IS/IT resources.
Assist in the development of CJ Logistics support structure and relationships, and manage those
relationships, as required.
Collaborate with representative from the various organizations to ensure all system design
requirements adequately meet the business requirements
Manage the process were the end users translates general requirements into system specifications.
Identify and document requirements for application configuration, implementation, and training.
Managing the development of test plans and training documentation that is relevant to the
business processes.
Plan and manage system testing required for software upgrades and in functionality
implementation.
Plan and manage user training as it applies to ERP implementations, as required.
Work with remote team members, outsourced resources, and users to effectively complete tasks.
Directly work with external customers, vendors, etc. to define business processes or resolve issues, as required.
Support the Finance team with the close processes
Post implementation, manage the issue resolution. This includes issue identification and
clarification, resolution tracking and communication of resolution to the user and/or user
community.
Identify areas opportunities for cost reduction within the IT organization.
Additional duties as assigned

Requirements and Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in required. Master’s Degree is preferred.
8+ years of IT experience
5+ years of IT Planning experience
Experience in managing technical teams
Experience in developing business processes
Experience in managing and implementing SAP systems, specifically SAP S/4 HANA
Ability to effectively work independently and in a team environment
Ability to communicate well with individuals from a wide range of disciplines and backgrounds
including C-level executives
A strong analytical ability needed to interpret the user community’s needs and translate these into application requireme