Sr Analyst (SAP MM/PP/P2P)Sr Analyst (SAP MM/PP/P2P)
Job ID: 2011-2302
# Positions: 1
Location: US-CT-Tolland
Posted Date: 1/12/2012
Category: Information Technology - SAP
Business Unit: (GSI) Gerber Scientific, Inc.
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Overview:
Gerber Scientific, Inc. is the world's leading supplier of intelligent manufacturing systems. Our global business provides diverse industries with innovative computer-based systems, equipment, and software that generate high-quality, mass-customized products at a competitive cost. Please visit our website for more information about our leadership in computerized sign making and specialty graphics systems, CAD design systems for retail and sewn goods; ophthalmic lens processing systems; and rotary-machining die tool production systems. Gerber Scientific, Inc. is publicly held and trades on the NYSE under common stock listing GRB.
Responsibilities:
Senior Analyst, Operations
As Senior Analyst you will support the Operations Supply Chain and Manufacturing organization through a major period of transformation leveraging your operational background and acumen to customize reporting and to meet Operations business objectives. Improve the visibility and accuracy of information, and rely on your extensive operational experience to understand the core processes and look for areas of improvement, as well as to avoid risks. Develop strong partnerships with Operations Management Team across the functional areas of Purchasing, Planning, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering and Quality, and bridge the IT service organization to increase customer serviceability and meet the needs of the organization through the period of transition and on-going.
Primary Responsibilities:
* Key advisor to/ collaborator with Supply Chain Director and other members of the Supply Chain / Operations Team.
* Serves as the “SAP expert” unlocking SAP functionality to improve overall performance and drive system automation.
* Identifies efficient and creative ways to streamline processes, reduce cost, and define and develop business metrics.
* Provide expertise and counsel to end users (internal customers) in defining business requirements and converting them into technical design specifications
* Analyze current Supply Chain operations business processes and initiate discussions with end users to define requirements and recommend SAP best practices to further automate and simplify routine tasks.
* Proposes, designs and Implements SAP process solutions to improve inventory management and supply chain responsiveness via “pull” methodologies.
* Lead projects to implement new or enhanced system functionality, facilitate design sessions and lead business modeling efforts, and provide end user training.
* Perform system enhancements including configuration changes, to ensure proper and correct system functionality, and troubleshoot system issues
* Perform testing and resolve issues by researching SAP OSS notes and/or configuration changes
* Support the end users by developing and submitting report specifications to the IT Development staff – knowledge and experience with end-user reporting tools a strong plus
* Adhere to SDLC methodology and maintain change management documentation, as per Gerber’s IT SOX policies and procedures
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain or related field; MBA or Masters in Supply Chain or related field strongly preferred.
Must have 5 years of progressive work experience in Supply Chain / Purchasing / Planning in the manufacturing industry with broad understanding of the functional relationships. Must demonstrate solid understanding of operational business needs and workflow; and be experienced in liaising with these functions to provide recommendations for how IT can serve the business.
Technical Skills:
* 5+ years of experience utilizing SAP release 5.0 or above in SAP MM/PP, including Variant Configurator and Portal experience
* 5+ years of experience working in a global multi-site manufacturing/distribution environment
* SAP ECC6.0 and experience/solid understanding of enhancement packs 1/2/3/4/5.
* Thorough knowledge of procure to pay (P2P) including: Source Determination; Vendor Selection and Comparison of Quotations; Determination of Requirements; Purchase Order Processing; Purchase Order Follow-Up; Goods Receiving and Inventory Management; Invoice Verification.
* Thorough working knowledge of the entire MRP process, pull methodologies, purchase orders, info records, source lists, subcontract inventory
* Experience improving inventory turns, on-time delivery, and business process automation
* Thorough working knowledge of the entire receiving process
* Strong working knowledge of other SAP modules highly desirable
* Able to obtain root-cause explanation for performance variances
* Must have strong computer skills in MS Excel and Access
Business Acumen:
* Strong understanding of business processes and risks and key operational metrics
* Must have excellent analytical, problem solving, and decision making skills
* Highly credible with ability to engage management in technical and strategic discussions related to operational goals and objectives, and translate into IT objectives
* Highly motivated individual able to work independently or in team environment, partnering to accomplish joint objectives
* Strong communication skills (verbal, written, presentation) to all levels within the organization; strong prioritization skills; result-oriented; responsive; and strong personal initiative
* Must be proactive and work well with all departments and encourage exchange of information
* Organized and able to manage multiple deliverables in a fast paced environmentGerber Scientific International, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer EOE M/F/D/V
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