ERP Sr. Functional Analyst - MM/WM

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You will be helping to create business blueprints, contributing to the delivery of Information Systems services, as part of ELIS Distribution Solution, Electrification Distribution Solutions (ELDS). You will use your detailed knowledge of processes to shape and align Information Systems solution/services building and delivery activities. You will be responsible to establish a regional IS (Information Systems) organization to drive standardization and harmonization of solutions and to ensure delivery of high quality IS services for ABB business units within the NAM (North America) region, by bringing significant focus on business value driven innovation and delivery as core competencies. The senior ERP functional analyst for Materials Management and Warehouse Management is responsible for the successful deployment of SAP solutions that fulfill ABB business needs in a timely and cost-effective way leveraging ABB ERP best practices.

This position reports to

IS Product Manager, ERP MM/WM

Your responsibilities

• Solutions: For the Americas Region, accountable for the technical and functional landscape for the SCM (Supply Chain Management) processes (including Materials Management (MM), Inventory Management and Warehouse Management (WM)) in SAP, including technical and functional integration, full E2E process coverage in a multi country solution
• Closely collaborates and partner with all other SAP functionals, non SAP domains (MES, PLM, etc.) and demand organization from the business
• Follow guidance and overall management directions from ERP MM/WM Manager for the region
• IS Delivery: Design and deploy, alongside with SAs and all IS areas, technical ERP solutions aligned with business needs and ABB ERP CoE (Center of Excellence​) Guidelines
• Translates requirements from projects and changes into specifications for internal and external delivery parties
• Full understanding of ABB regional IS landscape to properly evaluate End to end solution deployment and alternatives, creating a flexible and scalable ERP solution with minimal non standard solutions
• Management of the ERP CoE solution blueprint (detailed process description and requirements document)
• Understands the related business processes in detail and applies this knowledge to shape and align IS solution/services building and delivery activities
• Strong governance mindset to define and follow/enforce tools, methods and procedures with the team
• Acts as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the relevant area of MM, IM & WM (Materials Management, Inventory Management and Warehouse Management) contributing technical and business process/data expertise to either support ongoing operations or develop new software
• Processes: Supports the installation/ management/ maintenance/ optimization of internal and cross functional processes related to MM, IM & WM (Materials Management, Inventory Management and Warehouse Management) and its integration points
• Development of close collaboration with all ABB Global Functional Domain organizations, to get alignment on global solutions and common processes to be used in the region
• IS Standards: Supports work in the America’s is aligned to given goals and compliant with ABB IS Enterprise Architecture and any other applicable ABB Group Directives and ABB Group Guidelines, especially ABB IS Guidelines and Directive, which deal with IS service delivery
• Budget: Manages assigned budget on projects effectively and delivers activities within agreed schedules and costs. On request, participates in the definition of costs and schedules
• Stakeholder Management: In a country or group of countries, ensures and increases overall satisfaction with ERP CoE and overall IS services by assessing expectations, verifying that actions are taken to close any gap, and influencing stakeholder perceptions of IS service
• People Leadership and Development: This position does not have direct or indirect functional reports, but the manager needs to ensure (with HR support) that employee is developed technically and empower her/his to take decisions within his/her area of responsibility
• Governance: Participates and contributes to team meetings (internal and external), as well as governance bodies representing ERP CoE activities

Your background

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Computer Science, MIS, Business, or related field and minimum 10 to 12 years of SAP experience in SCM related processes MM, IM & WM (Materials Management, Inventory Management and Warehouse Management)
• Multiple Full Life Cycle solution deployment in a SCM (P2P (Procure to Pay)) functional analyst position
• Experience in working on Regional ERP Environments and governance
• Experience working in a multicultural environment with team member in different time zones
• Above 10 years of ERP SAP experience within the relevant processes under P2P domain preferred: SAP MM, IM, WM, functional configuration and integration with SAP SD, FI/CO, and PP modules
• Master Data management, BOM (Bill of Material), Costing, Interchangeability and Substitution, Direct and Indirect procurement, Release strategies, Subcontracting, Third party order processing, Material and Service Contracts, Consignment Purchases, Inter and Intra Stock Transfer orders, Scheduling Agreements, Valuation and Account determination
• Inventory Management, Goods Receipts, Goods Issue, Invoice verification, Stock Transfers, Transfer Postings, Material to Material Transfers, Physical inventory, Stock determination, Cycle Counting
• Warehouse Management (WM): Storage types, storage sections, bins, Storage Type Indicators, Interface between WM and IM and PP, Goods movement, and material flow, Inward and Outward movements, Stock placement, removal and return rules
• Experience on Materials Management specific demands for MTO, MTS and ETO business types
• Previous experience in ABB’s industry type (IM&C: Industrial Machinery and components)
• Strong understanding of SAP integration points and overall End to end processes
• Experience in management of projects, planning and execution
• Strong experience of identifying and resolving issues between team members or other teams
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail / detail oriented
• Experience in working within global virtual teams
• Experience in working with internal and external suppliers
• Advanced ability to communication effectively with local, global and cross divisional virtual teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft and Project and general PC knowledge
• Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US

Benefits

• Retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Wellbeing program
• Healthcare plan

More about us

ABB's Distribution Solutions Division provides utility, industrial and commercial customers with safe, smart and sustainable technologies for the distribution of electricity. With ABB AbilityTM enabled digital solutions at its core, our extensive portfolio includes distribution automation products, switching, limiting, measuring and sensing devices, switchgear, modular substation packages, and related services. We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com. Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at ABB ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizen status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, or protected veterans status. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, applicants may request to review the Affirmative Action Plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762. Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to [email protected] Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner. #LI-Hybrid