Job Description
Job Description
Description :
The purpose of this position is to design, develop and maintain ABAP based applications in our S / 4Hana environment. This includes supporting current custom ABAP applications within our global manufacturing, sales and distribution environments. Many of these applications integrate with external systems via service calls. Technology is a very important part of the Ball Horticultural Companies, therefore this must be a high potential individual who can contribute to our infrastructure strategies.
Responsibilities :
- Providing the best S / 4Hana functionality in the industry by leveraging ABAP, IDocs, Custom Functions and Classes, Smart Forms / SAP Script, CDS and Fiori interfaces. (40%)
o Suggest solutions which leverage S / 4Hana toolsets and best practices.
o Blueprinting, configuration, testing, training and post implementation support of custom applications
o Providing clear documentation and participating in Knowledge Transfer with the team.
o Design, code and correct large and / or complex programs and program modifications as custom development, or within an existing application
Determine possible enhancements and fixes to our custom applications by providing technical assessments, programming alternatives and detailed technical specifications, identifying the impact on business processes and system resources (20%)Ensuring stability to our applications by resolving application problems quickly and identifying their root causes to implement proactive monitoring and prevention (20%)Delivering a high-quality and bug free applications by coordinating and participating in testing to adhere to quality control standards (10%)o Maintaining and executing automated test scripts (Tosca and Neoload)
Conducting unit, integration and user acceptance testing to validate functionality (10%)Personal Characteristics
Earns and shows Trust and RespectTeam Player (Dependable, Collaborative)Curious and Eager to LearnCustomer-centric and Service minded – ability to interact with all levels of users (end-users / executives)Shows Technical Competence and AptitudeForward Thinking with ability to understand the Big PictureGood communication skillsRequirements : REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
BS in Computer Science or equivalent work experienceIntegration with 3rd party products5 years in IT systems development and support in a manufacturing, sales and distribution, or horticultural company3 years doing hands on development using SAP ABAP – related to S / 4HANA, MM, PP, FI & SD modules. Includes SAP development tools (SAP Service Marketplace, Eclipse, SAP Notes search and SDN, performance tuning)ABAP and ABAP OO SkillsPerform end-user training as well as internal cross-training to other team membersUnderstanding of development methodologies such as ASAP, Agile, ITIL or equivalentExperience with 2 or more of the following programming and reporting tools (SQL, LSMW, Data Dictionary, CATT, Smart Forms / SAPScript, IDoc, ALV, EDI / XML, CDS, security & authorization profiles)MS Windows environment and Office applicationsDESIRABLE EXPERIENCE
SAP BAPI, IDoc, EDI processing and use of PIKnowledge and understanding of SAP Fiori and S / 4 HANAExperience with SAP RestFul Application programming for Fiori applicationsTricentis Tosca regression testing toolTricentis Neoload performance / load testing toolSAP Portals, SSO and authorizationsExposure to interface tools (RFC and API’s, web service calls, XML)SAP Solution ManagerSAPScript / Smart FormsSAP experience in SD, MM, PP, WM, BPC, BI, PI, EDI / XML / PI, QN, FI, COSAP Workflow knowledgeReporting toolsSAP CDS, SAP tables, List views, ALVMicrosoft reporting services & dashboards including Sharepoint, SSRS and Power BIEsker Document ManagementBar Coding, PDA, wireless technologies and IoT devices90,000-110,000K Annually
Physical Requirements
Have the ability to travel less than 5% of the year on average.
Ball Horticultural Company is a leading breeder and distributor of flowers and vegetables around the globe. Located in the suburb of West Chicago (near Naperville and Geneva), our 60-acre property boasts 10 acres of display gardens. The gardens are primarily used as a sales and marketing tool but also provide a great relaxation opportunity for staff at the home office. Perennials, annuals, vegetables, roses and shrubs are blooming from May through September.
Our promise to you :
We create excitement in the world of flowers and are the first choice for service. We deliver all the best and nothing else! To you, we deliver a work environment and a culture where building long-lasting relationships internally and externally is important. We believe that good communication, sharing ideas and collaborating on projects will set us up for success. We keep both our feet on the ground and are approachable.
In addition to this we provide a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes :
Medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance401k / Profit Sharing Retirement PlanPaid time off benefits including vacation and holidaysTuition assistanceAn onsite subsidized café overlooking 30 acres of renowned display gardens andrestored natural areasEmployee Assistance Program and Positive Health programs
