Senior SAP SD Functional Consultant

JOB DESCRIPTION

Name of the Position:        Senior SAP SD Functional Consultant

Company/OPCO:                 DIGITAL          

Function/department:         DAE    

Reporting to:                        SAP support team lead

Location:                                Chennai
 

Role summary:

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.
Digital Department is seeking an experienced Functional SAP Senior Consultant specializing in Sales and Distribution (SD) to support ROCKWOOL operating companies (OPCOs). The candidate should combine strong SAP SD functional expertise with basic technical understanding, enabling effective communication with developers, business needs analysis, and proposing optimal solutions.

Reporting Structure

Team Members:

·         The SAP SD Functional 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 SAP SD Functional 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:  

• Ensure that daily operational support of the ERP ECC system meets Service Level agreement (SLAs) with the OPCOs.
• SAP ECC configuration of SD module and cross modules integration (MM/LES/FI/CO) for End-to-End business processes
• Work according to the strategy by delivering Value-Added IT solutions to the Business:

o   Work to set direction through strategic roadmap with Solution architect and then evolve the global design with appropriate solutions, which may cut across many SAP modules and non-SAP systems, to most effectively meet business needs.

o   Leverage deep understanding of how the IT tools are used by the business and how these tools interact to influence the business to think in new ways by providing design direction, including alternative options 

o   Lead, coordinate and facilitate with the Business Process Owner (BPO) the analysis of business requirements and processes including meeting with business users, business stake holders, decision-makers, developers, and super users

o   Define and translate business requirements into functional requirements in a clear manner that is comprehensible for business, IT consultants and management.

o   Analyze business requirements through fit/gap analysis and coordinate / prioritize solution gaps with business process owners and secure change management

o   Leadership role in Agile solution teams include business and IT skills to configure and develop the right solution.

·       Integration with other solutions like CRM /E-Shop /CPQ/ RockCommerce

·       The SAP SD Functional Consultant should have a basic understanding of

ABAP code, enabling effective cooperation with developers and initial

analysis of technical issues

·       Provide functional guidance to ensure IT solution integrity and maintain

documentation updated (functional and technical specifications)

·       Manage small to medium-sized projects within area of expertise. Ability to

establish project priorities and deadlines.

·       Promote and maintain a flexible, cooperative, team oriented, customer-fo

cused 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:  

• Leadership (take responsibility, take accountability and ownership, take initiatives)
• Dealing with Change/ Flexibility (adapting to new situations and frameworks easily)
• Diplomacy (stakeholder management)
• Time Management/ Planning (commitment)
• Collaboration (team player, good discipline) / Teamwork
• Ability to understand the root cause of complex problems to solve, research and propose solution / alternatives / workaround for final decision.

Required Skills & Experience  
 

Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Logistic Engineering or related field
• At least 5 - 7 years of experience in SAP Supply Chain focused on SD module (SAP ECC and SAP S/4HANA)
• Experience with at least 2 full lifecycle SAP implementations (Ability to consistently meet agreed delivery, cost and time targets while maintaining a high quality of work)
• Functional Expertise in Supply chain processes
• Cross functional SAP ERP Analyst experience to include the areas of Material Management (MM) and Controlling (CO) and LES (Logistic execution)
• Proven experience in translating business requirements into SAP solutions / in working with the business in understanding and delivering business process improvements
• Good communication and people skills – experience dealing with users from various nationalities
• Experience working with international and remote team providing operational support and delivering projects
• Experience with Agile methodologies is a plus
• Industry experience in Sales department will be added advantage.

Skills & Experience – Essential

• At least 5 years of experience in SAP Supply Chain focused on SD module (SAP ECC and SAP S/4HANA)
• Experience with at least 2 full lifecycle SAP implementations (Ability to consistently meet agreed delivery, cost and time targets while maintaining a high quality of worK
• Functional Expertise in Supply chain processes
• Cross functional SAP ERP Analyst experience to include the areas of Material Management (MM) and Controlling (CO) and LES (Logistic execution.
• Proven experience in translating business requirements into SAP solutions / in working with the business in understanding and delivering business process improvements

Skills & Experience – Desirable 

• Good communication and people skills – experience dealing with users from various nationalities
• Experience working with international and remote team providing operational support and delivering projects
• Experience with Agile methodologies is a plus
• Industry experience in Sales department will be added advantage.

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 take action on these issues first.