SAP Manufacturing Solutions Architect (MM/PP)

A. O. Smith Corporation • Nashville, TN

76d • Hybrid

About The Position

A.O. Smith is a global leader applying innovative technologies and energy-efficient solutions to products manufactured and marketed worldwide. The company is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of residential and commercial water heating equipment and boilers, as well as a manufacturer of water treatment products for residential and light commercial applications. A. O. Smith is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with approximately 12,000 employees at operations in the United States, Canada, China, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.
Please Note: At this time, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future. Responsibilities
Act as internal consultant and design architect for SAP solutions within specific modules. Partner with peers in the IT organization and fellow Functional Architects and Business Analysts to align business processes with solution design, leveraging the capabilities of the SAP modules.
Responsible for the full systems development lifecycle from requirements gathering through implementation of various functional architecture solutions.
Translate overall business process requirements to SAP configuration.
Advise on the management of configuration and testing across the SAP environment.
Collaborate with Functional Architects and Business Analysts to ensure end to end process integration and consistency
Support the identification of enhancement opportunities to standardize/improve processes and system configuration that supports the customer-focused approach, ensuring compliance to the business management goals and objectives.
Collaborate with Functional Architects and Business Analysts to ensure end to end process integration and consistency
Develop, prototype, test and implement solution improvements to increase stability, usability and functionality to enable end users to meet business objectives
Lead and support project initiatives to expand the usage of the SAP solution to improve and expand processes across the enterprise.
Understand non-SAP business systems and their interaction with SAP. Assist in the management of those systems as part of an overall solution portfolio.
Provides functional support and leadership to our SAP User Community including: interaction with Third-Party Support Providers, definition of SOPs, gathering business requirements, documenting functional designs and specifications, and evaluating / directing enhancements.
Researches and analyzes basic and complex issues surrounding our business processes and systems.
Mentor business and functional team members to increase their competency in SAP.
Perform all duties according to company policies and safety rules and regulations.
Perform other duties as necessary.

Requirements

• BS degree in computer science or engineering with 10 years of experience or MS degree with 5 years of experience.
• 5+ years of functional/configuration experience in SAP consulting, systems integration, or architecture role
• At least 3 life cycle implementations of SAP ECC
• Flexibility, adaptability, and process improvement approach.
• Have a good understanding of SAP best practices
• Must be an expert in analyzing, creating system specifications, and developing tests and implementing business solutions utilizing SAP technologies.
• Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Must have good communication skills and should have a proven ability to meet deadlines without compromising quality.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience managing projects and working with a team
• Ability to assess and manage technical risks and issues.

Nice To Haves

• MBA preferred – Related Field
• SAP S/4 HANA experience preferred
• Experience supporting manufacturing plant personnel with day-to-day ERP system processes

Responsibilities

• Act as internal consultant and design architect for SAP solutions within specific modules.
• Partner with peers in the IT organization and fellow Functional Architects and Business Analysts to align business processes with solution design, leveraging the capabilities of the SAP modules.
• Responsible for the full systems development lifecycle from requirements gathering through implementation of various functional architecture solutions.
• Translate overall business process requirements to SAP configuration.
• Advise on the management of configuration and testing across the SAP environment.
• Collaborate with Functional Architects and Business Analysts to ensure end to end process integration and consistency
• Support the identification of enhancement opportunities to standardize/improve processes and system configuration that supports the customer-focused approach, ensuring compliance to the business management goals and objectives.
• Collaborate with Functional Architects and Business Analysts to ensure end to end process integration and consistency
• Develop, prototype, test and implement solution improvements to increase stability, usability and functionality to enable end users to meet business objectives
• Lead and support project initiatives to expand the usage of the SAP solution to improve and expand processes across the enterprise.
• Understand non-SAP business systems and their interaction with SAP. Assist in the management of those systems as part of an overall solution portfolio.
• Provides functional support and leadership to our SAP User Community including: interaction with Third-Party Support Providers, definition of SOPs, gathering business requirements, documenting functional designs and specifications, and evaluating / directing enhancements.
• Researches and analyzes basic and complex issues surrounding our business processes and systems.
• Mentor business and functional team members to increase their competency in SAP.
• Perform all duties according to company policies and safety rules and regulations.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits plans which include medical and dental insurance, company-sponsored life insurance, retirement security savings plan, short- and long-term disability programs and tuition assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level