SAP PP Consultant- (Remote)

• Be the custodian of the Brands & Consumer future SAP S4 solution from an IM perspective in the SAP area of PP on the project.
• Support the business where input is needed from a SAP IM legacy solution e.g. decisions on parameter standardization, decisions on data standardization, extraction, cleansing, design decisions where SAP knowledge is required.
• Ensure alignment (with the global team) of the BCM template solution with the Global template requirements in the PP solution areas.
• Represent Brands and Consumer markets where IM SAP PP quality, content, solution input or deliverable review is required
• Represent Brands and Consumer markets where IM SAP PP testing required
• Represent Brands and Consumer markets where IM SAP PP change and training input is required
• Represent Brands and Consumer markets where IM SAP PP data input is required
• Document any Business As Usual (BAU) PP SAP requirements and own the process of approval, solution creation, quote, execution and service introduction as aligned with the project governance processes
• Assist where necessary with BAU PP support
• Support the business and where necessary facilitate the alignment of the Brands & Consumer Markets PP template across business stakeholders.
• Deliver the PP IM activities on the S/4 project on behalf of BCM (these typically relate to SAP config reviews, test script review, RICEFW reviews, training content reviews etc.
  
  prior to business reviews and sign-off);
• Co-ordination with other process teams in terms of integration with the PP space;
• Complying with De Beers Quality standards, processes;
• Following the prescribed project methodology and integrate into the programme;
• Coordinating and help confirm business participation in implementation.

Experience:

• At least 6 years’ experience in SAP PP and preferably S4 experience.
• Experience across multiple country solutions on a single instance of SAP.
• Large global SAP programme experience as a SAP PP consultant
• Ability to translate IT centric SAP solutions and an IT orientated approach into business terms to be able to gain business sign-off and approval is essential.
• Knowledge and exposure to SAP PP (Demand, SOP, PP planning, PP orders, MPR, PP mater data, PP MM integration, Batch management, integration to sales, track & trace (bespoke), PP reporting) process is essential.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work remotely across cultures and geographies is a requirement.