SAP Power User - Downstream Planning

Schneider Electric•Mount Juliet, TN

10d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a professional to lead the SAP S/4HANA deployment for the Downstream Planning function at our new manufacturing facility in Mt. Juliet, TN. This role will be responsible for managing and optimizing end-to-end planning processes, including order scheduling, material availability validation, demand forecasting, and production planning. The individual will serve as a key resource for training end users, providing ongoing system support, and resolving process or system-related issues. Additionally, this role will identify opportunities for process improvements, develop system enhancement recommendations, collaborate with SAP technical teams to gain alignment, and drive successful implementation of solutions that support operational excellence within the manufacturing environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, business, or related field
3+ years of experience in production planning and scheduling in a manufacturing environment (high mix, low volume products)
Proficient analyzing, manipulating, and translating large data sets (especially MS Excel and SQL)
Prior experience utilizing SAP
Experience training individuals and large groups
Experience defining processes and creating flowcharts
Experience planning and executing short-term projects

Nice To Haves

Self-driven and curious to understand how everything works
Complex problem solver with the ability to root cause issues
Ability to connect, communicate, collaborate, and influence peers
Fortitude and energy to be the go-to person and decision maker with critical issues
Confidence to prioritize and complete tasks in a rapidly evolving environment

Responsibilities

Own the activities required (within the Downstream Planning domain) to successfully deploy SAP across multiple product lines.
Receive and seek training on SAP (S4 Hana) to become the technical expert for the Downstream Planning domain in the manufacturing plant.
Gather and test the required master data for the SAP configuration.
Translate current practices into SAP processes.
Create training plans and documents to train end-users on processes and daily activities within SAP.
Troubleshoot issues identified by end-users and resolve with the technical team, if required.
Develop enhancement requests and work with the technical team to implement and deploy.
Align SAP processes with central planning team practices.
Collaborate with SAP power users from other domains to simplify and streamline SAP processes.
Capture and share lessons learned with manufacturing plants preparing for SAP deployment.