SAP ABAP Consultant

JOB DESCRIPTION

Name of the Position:          SAP ABAP Consultant

Company/OPCO:                 DIGITAL          

Function/department:         DAE    

Reporting to:                        SAP support team lead

Location:                                Chennai
 

Role summary:
ECC ABAP Programmer

Digitalization is a strategic priority for ROCKWOOL. In alignment with this agenda, the organization is initiating the replacement of its existing ERP system with a modern solution. To ensure uninterrupted business operations during the transition, ROCKWOOL is establishing a dedicated support sub-team focused on maintaining the stability and performance of the legacy ERP platform.

The ABAP Consultant has the responsibility to ensure that changes to former implementations are carried out in such a way that maximum synergy savings and benefits for the Group and, if possible, as well for OPCOs are obtained in the implementation projects and in the subsequent use of the installed systems.

The ABAP Consultant ensures through cooperation with the other consultants that all support of RockBis Group is done in only one way with a common data structure and common data definitions.

The ABAP Consultant has the responsibility to become / stay the SAP-expert in the technical area, by attending following the developments in the system and the market.

The ABAP Consultant keeps his line manager informed about status, plans and possible problems and proposals for improvements in connection with all planned and started support cases and projects.

The ABAP Consultant is responsible for the quality and the efficiency of the consulting work being performed and that it is performed in accordance with project assistance agreements. The ABAP Consultant has the authority required to complete agreed support tasks, projects and responsibilities.

The ABAP Consultant works in accordance with the general procedures, policies and guidelines for the Rockwool Group, with special attention to the RockBis Policies, Informatics Guideline, Data Security Guideline, Principles of Leadership and the Project Management Guideline.

At Rockwool, we are committed to fostering long-term, stable employment relationships. We seek candidates who value professional growth and are looking to build a lasting career within our organization.

Reporting Structure

Team Members:

·         The ABAP Consultant reports functionally to one Functional Manager (Product Managers or Functional Team Lead) who oversees domain-specific development, skill growth, and cooperates in relation to the performance evaluation.

·         The ABAP Consultant reports operationally to the SAP Support sub team – Team Lead, who coordinates day-to-day activities, ensures alignment with SAP teams goals, and facilitates team cohesion.

Key responsibilities and activities include, but is not limited to:  

• Work on translated business requirements (technical specification) by the Functional Lead /consultant per area (module) and transfer into technical solutions in SAP
• Prioritize all the assigned tasks and compete accordingly
• Assist Digital and OPCO’s in programming of the system according to Group goals
• Assist in ensuring that modifications to application code will not be made without Management/Solution Architect approval
• Assist in ensuring that possible required add-on solutions will be useful for other OPCOs having similar needs
• Secure communication between himself and the Rockwool Functional Lead/Consultant
• Secure communication between himself and the line manager
• Ensure that all programming is documented according to the guidelines
• Assist in secure that all new processes/functions are coordinated within the OPCO’s already running in the system
• Support in ad hoc problems (via debugging) on request of a Functional Lead / consultant
• Follow best practices on mapping development, process, and procedure.
• Must have strong technical documentation skills.
• Collaborate with representatives from other IT areas, customers/suppliers, to determine the development feasibility.
• Must be able to interact well with multiple priorities in an extremely dynamic environment, initiating necessary tasks and ensuring complete follow-up.
• Attend code reviews to assure compliance.
• Proactively clarify work instructions or analyze issues.
• Provide production support as needed.
• Support the ROCKWOOL DIGITAL Strategy of delivering Value-Added IT solutions to the Business.
• Work with other Functional Leads, Solution Architects and other Consultants to deliver new functionality that improves business efficiencies and productivity while being in alignment with the group’s architecture.
• Help deliver savings and benefits to the Group by constantly looking for improvements to business processes
• Provide functional guidance to ensure IT solution integrity and maintain documentation updated (technical specifications)
• Promote and maintain a flexible, cooperative, team oriented, customer-focused attitude within and between departments.

Communication & Working Relationships 

• Working in an international environment
• Being able to relate with technical and business stakeholders
• Proficient in written and spoken English
• Active listening
• Adaptability

Personal qualities:  

• Be self-motivated, driven and enthusiastic, open mind, and positive can-do attitude with a genuine professional passion
• Be a proven self-starter, eager to learn fast and team player and be able to coordinate with other team members in completing assigned tasks
• Be highly adaptable, strong prioritization and ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• Be proactive and entrepreneurial in their approach
• Continually update own knowledge and keep up with trends
• Be able to take full responsibility and work together with the rest of the team
• Be able to cooperate with people at all levels and across countries and cultures
• Be a dynamic individual who can unite technical specialists and business users with their knowledge and enthusiasm
• Initiative and ability to work with minimum supervision
• Demonstrates flexibility in working hours and a willingness to align with European time zones when required

Required Skills & Experience  

Skills & Experience – Essential 

·       Technical bachelor’s degree

·       In-Depth knowledge of ABAP Programming

·       Minimum 4-6 years of full-time working and proven experience in ABAP

·       Good understanding and analysis skills of business processes:

o   Order to Cash

o   Procure to pay

o   Financial and costing

·       Experience with JIRA, Xurrent or some comparable tool

·       Fluently communicating in English (verbally and writing) is a must as well as good presentation and documentation.

Global implementation and shared services experience are a strong plus

Skills & Experience - Desirable 

• Global implementation and shared services experience are a strong plus
•  Excellent in interacting with business and IT teams in Europe, Asia and North America
• Experience with SAP FIORI APP     

ROCKWOOL Group Values 

Ambition
We strive relentlessly for success
 

It all starts with ambition. Without ambition to drive things forward nothing happens. We believe we become a more successful company by being ambitious and setting big goals for ourselves, individuals and our teams. 
 

Responsibility
Be the Rock – today and tomorrow
 

Do not shy away from taking personal responsibility when facing challenges. Success is built in teams; remember to share the praise and to recognize individual and collective achievements. 

Integrity
Being honest and trustworthy
 

We never compromise our integrity for business results. 

Efficiency
Breaking constraints and maximizing output
 

Avoid extravagance and maximise the value of the resources available to you to get the biggest sustainable result. Define clear priority areas and direct resources accordingly. Identify what is most urgent and important for ROCKWOOL and act on these issues first.