SAP Production Planning/Manufacturing & Material Management Functional/Technical Associate

Job Summary:  The SAP Production Planning/Manufacturing (PP) & Material Management Functional/Technical Associate is a self-directed team member who manages the more complex functional and technical SAP ECC projects, enhancements, and programs within Hormann North America. This SAP PP/MM module professional is responsible for delivering large-scale, complex programs that marry processes with technology to help our company and customers achieve high performance. They design, implement, and deploy SAP PP/MM solutions to achieve defined business goals. Also, they maintain skills in SAP PP/MM applications process design and configuration; SAP PP/MM application design, development, integration, testing, and deployment; and SAP PP/MM application technical architecture.  This person will implement assigned enterprise/local IT projects through their full life cycle from project definition and approval through closing and all project deliverables in parallel. This position will be required to act as the go-to person regarding business analysis for SAP implementations and maintenance.

The SAP Production Planning/Manufacturing (PP) & Material Management Functional/Technical Associate will be a detail-oriented, pragmatic, analytical, professional with excellent communication skills. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who can drive, influence, and collaborate with a multitude of stakeholders, sponsors, and technical teams to meet project goals. He/she is a project leader within their area of responsibility with proven experience in managing multi-year, multi-phase enterprise software, data, infrastructure, and technical projects. 

The SAP Production Planning/Manufacturing (PP) & Material Management Functional/Technical Associate is a highly valued member of the IT Applications Team and is expected to contribute, act with initiative, and assist others on the team – even if outside their current skill set. SAP PP module knowledge is required.

Major Responsibilities/Activities: Collaborate with internal and external personnel – customers and colleagues. As an expert for our IT Application products, an SAP Production Planning/Manufacturing (PP) & Material Management Functional/Technical Associate may be given additional assignments which could require the utilization of any number of resources and skill sets to achieve task objectives. While such projects could require skills or resources outside of the normal scope of the position(s) such assignments are to be expected and are not considered outside the scope of this position’s responsibilities. This person will also design, develop, and produce standard and ad hoc reports and correspondence.

Minimum Requirements:

• Education - bachelor’s degree preferably in business management, information systems, or related disciplines. Experience can be substituted.
• SAP Experience – Three years of relevant SAP implementation experience preferably with SAP ECC in multiple projects.
• IT Experience - Demonstrated practical experience in IT project work, applications development, deployments, and upgrades.

• Designing and implementing end-to-end discrete manufacturing processes with the SAP Production Planning (PP) and Materials Management (MM) modules.
• Designing and implementing special processes e.g., external processing, order network, availability check, etc.
• Implementation in the discrete manufacturing industry
• Make to Stock, Make to Order, Engineer to Order scenarios.
• Integration of FICO, SD, MM, PP, VC and WM modules
• Designing various forms required for the PP/MM module.
• Implementing PP/MM with variant configuration
• Implementing PP/MM processes with mobile applications
• Experience conducting workshops and leading discussions on complex topics.
• Hands-on experience with mapping of requirements
• Experience creating functional specifications for RICE objects.
• Experience working with developers and outside vendors.
• Good knowledge of business processes in a typical manufacturing industry
• Ability to act as a business analyst.
• Self-motivated and takes initiative.
• Strong desire to learn new technologies and tools.

Essential Mental/Physical Functions: Be detailed - always seeking to clarify and make solutions easier for non-technical people and our customers.  Must be able to utilize time wisely and be predisposed to a high level of interaction in a team environment. Successful candidates must be highly organized, self-motivated individuals who can work independently without continuous supervision. Be open and honest (not argumentative) with fellow staff members. When appropriate, not afraid to “take the lead” and show the team the “art of the possible” with project management.

Although a support employee is not expected to perform extraneous physical activities in the completion of their work, occasional trips into areas of production will be necessary, therefore, they must be physically able to safely maneuver in production areas. May require walking primarily on a level surface for specific periods throughout the day. Reaching above shoulder height, below the waist, or lifting as required to file documents or store materials throughout the workday. Sitting for prolonged periods is essential. Must be able to utilize multiple modes of transportation.

Equipment Used: As the title implies, this employee utilizes computers, monitors, and peripheral devices continually. Knowledge of MS Project Plan III, all MS Office applications, and MS Teams is required. Knowledge of ERP systems, especially SAP, and previous implementations of an ERP system is important.

Travel: Occasional travel may be involved, the majority within the USA. However, trips to Germany, Canada, Mexico, or other countries on occasion may be warranted. Therefore, a passport is required or capable of obtaining a passport once hired. All other travel documents as required for entry to foreign countries and back into the USA is required.

Who we are

Hörmann is a premier manufacturer of garage doors. We provide the building industry with high quality, innovative garage doors at competitive prices while maintaining a reputation of quality, reliability, and integrity. We offer a team-centered environment, where each member's unique knowledge, skills, abilities, and efforts define our success as a company. As an international corporation Hörmann LLC prizes diversity in all positions; therefore, candidates with second language ability especially in Spanish or German will be given additional consideration; however, fluency in English is required. Hörmann is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a diverse employment environment. Hörmann is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws.

Additional Comments

This position requires that a person be ready to learn new complex ideas within Hormann, Applications, and IT Infrastructure and to actively engage across teams. This position will be most suitable for intermediate and advanced skilled individuals. This position will be in Sparta, TN. This is not a work-from-home position. As an international corporation, Hörmann LLC prizes diversity in all positions; therefore, candidates with second language ability especially in German will be given additional consideration; however, fluency in English is required. Hörmann offers a comprehensive, competitive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life, and supplemental insurance plans, 401(k) with employer match, as well as vacation and holiday pay. Hörmann is a drug-free workplace. All offers of employment will be contingent on successfully passing a criminal background check and a pre-employment drug test.