SAP Operations Specialist II

AgReliant Genetics•Wadena, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This role manages the end-to-end lifecycle of production and subcontracting orders within SAP, ensuring the integrity, consistency, and accuracy of the operational data flow. The specialist will ensure that resource consumption and product receipts accurately reflect shop floor reality to support reliable cost analysis and global process standardization. The company, GDM Seeds, is a global leader in plant genetics focused on agricultural innovation and research and development.

Requirements

Critical analysis and a procedural mindset.
Data quality focus and commitment to Continuous Improvement (CI).
Agility with spreadsheets and numerical analysis.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact with both shop floor and plant stakeholders.
Advanced Microsoft Excel (Advanced formulas, Pivot Tables, Data Management).
SAP S/4HANA (PP/MM modules).
Understanding of Production Order management.
Experience in Batch Management (creating batches and batch characteristics).
Knowledge of Inbound Deliveries and Subcontracting processes.
Ability to manage large datasets with procedural thinking and accuracy.
Valid driver’s license and ability to meet company Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) requirements.
Minimum of 1 to 2 years of experience in production control, inventory management, or SAP-related operational roles.
High School Diploma (Required).

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Accounting, or related fields (desirable).

Responsibilities

Execute the opening, material consumption (backflushing/manual), co-product recording, and technical closure (TECO) of production orders.
Perform continuous audits of internal processes and system data to eliminate inventory discrepancies and misallocations.
Monitor and maintain production master data, including Bills of Materials (BOM), Routings, and Production Versions (linking BOMs to Routings).
Manage subcontracting orders from end to end, ensuring correct material flow to and from third-party vendors.
Develop and distribute comprehensive reports on Yield, consumption trends, and stock levels to support management decision-making.
Ensure the construction and definition of financial-operational reports, generating a solid basis for business control (explaining bridges between theoretical vs. actual consumption).
Analyze the integrity of the current ERP (SAP S/4HANA), challenging the status quo and plant-level inputs to achieve "best-in-class" data accuracy.
Implement standard reporting (STD) across all regions to enable agile consolidation for the Global Controller and Executive Committee.
Performs other duties as assigned.