Role

Since 1956 Madix, Inc. has been a leader in retail store fixture innovation. We utilize SAP as the foundation of business systems supporting our manufacturing processes. Candidates for this role will be expected to have strong analytical and troubleshooting skills required for problem resolution in the SAP application, interface, and conversion areas. The ability to clearly communicate and work in personal or team settings is also required, as well as manage a team of 3-5 people.

Responsibilities

The SAP MM/PP Support Manager is responsible for developing and implementing solutions, supporting production applications and the review and recommendation of new applications. This position will leverage SAP to support Production Planning and Execution, and Materials Management best practices within the SAP landscape. This is a hands-on role that will execute PP and MM configuration, functional documentation, developing system requirements, business process design, all PP/MM related unit testing, integration testing, system documentation, and training including materials and support procedures. This position will office in Eclectic, AL and report to the Director, Applications Support. Minimal travel to Alabama is anticipated.

• Provide business analysis and process redesign expertise in SAP PP/MM functionality.
• SAP configuration, implementation and support including Sales and Operations Planning, Demand Management, MRP, CRP, Scheduling, and Manufacturing Execution.
• Understand the integration points within ECC environment including but not limited to SD, VC, QM, WM, FI, IM, PM, as well as external systems.
• Configure SAP functionality to satisfy business requirements and business process design.
• Prepare functional specifications for reports, interfaces, conversions, enhancements, forms, and workflows as they relate to the PP/MM components of SAP.
• Support peripheral systems and interfaces related to the Production Planning and Materials Management function.
• Design and execute test plans to ensure that business requirements and functional specifications are implemented properly and meet business objectives.
• Develop business relationships to ensure successful implementation and support project efforts.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with representatives throughout the company.
• Resolve incidents across the SAP platform.
• Provide primary end user support and solutions for the SAP PP/MM modules and user community. This includes troubleshooting, diagnosis, and resolution of end user problems as well as performing routine system maintenance checks and corrective actions.
• Manage 3-5 direct reports in the areas of material and vendor master data maintenance, other associated data objects, and overall Plan to Produce Process Flow.
• Must be able to communicate with systems user community and management in a simple convincing manner and on all levels with peers.
• Promote company culture.
• Achieve common business goals through cooperative alignment with all departments. Candidate will periodically prepare and conduct SAP training.

Experience and Education Requirements

Experience:

• 7-10 years of applicable SAP PP and MM functional experience required.
• Completion of minimum three SAP implementations.
• Project management principles, methodology, and proficiency required.
• Integration knowledge with FICO, and WM helpful.
• Technical ability to work within application framework to configure applications that meet the needs of the business.
• Strong understanding of business system design in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to accurately and quickly complete deliverables with efficient use of system resources.
• Strong commitment to customer service and support.
• Good working knowledge of PM and QM SAP modules preferred.
• Microsoft Office Suite applications proficiency.

Education:

• A bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science or related field or job experience equivalent to degree.