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Business unit, Department, ReportingBusiness Unit Operate
DepartmentApplication SolutionsSAP CoE
Job grade/level S4Core DescriptionResponsible for SAP S/4 HANA SCM Solution Architect to drive the delivery of the S/4 HANA based ERP solution. The ideal candidate should have deep experience in SAP solution design and build with strong expertise in integrating solution components across SCM functional areas to support end-to-end logistics business processes. This individual should be highly motivated with excellent strategic thinking, analysis, and communication skills, and should enjoy working in a fast pace, high visibility and impact environment.Key Deliverables / Primary Functions

• Recommend and implement SAP S/4 HANA-centric SCM solutions to support business capabilities and complex business scenarios with the objective of simplifying, stabilizing and modernizing the ERP solution.
• Translate business goals into appropriate solutions while assessing feasibility and optimization of the solution.
• Bring situational leadership to functional teams in following strategic approaches to problem solving and optimizing resource utilization. Provide consistent leading practice advice regarding architecture planning and execution activities.
• Champion a business case driven process to define and deliver business solutions.
• Influence the decision making at the leadership and executive level through fact-based data driven analysis of various solution options (e.g., cost benefit analysis, rent vs buy vs build, etc.) based on thorough understanding of the business challenges.
• Identify solution risks and issues and determines ways to effectively address them.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with a diverse group of business, functional and technical stakeholders and teams.
• Define, promote, and support the strategic principles and standards of the enterprise business solution architecture.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex solutions, values and trade-offs to key stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively, effectively, and efficiently with stakeholders to ensure alignment and prioritization of goals and resources across multiple stakeholders, project priorities, and organizational initiatives.
• Deliver end to end solution architecture for SCM for all assigned projects by working across multiple business functions to define future state and gain consensus.
• Collaborate with business functions to define and gain consensus through POCs on the future state application scope.
• Own the SCM solution design and build strategy, planning and delivery perspective for responsible initiatives / programs.
• Lead Functional consultant for the SCM project team by partnering closely with the other SAP capabilities to develop the end to end solution architecture including: application, data and integration

Core Functional Skills & CapabilitiesSAP Program Management Office (PMO)Product ManagementSAP Tools and PlatformsBusiness AnalysisSoftware Development Life Cycle (SDLC)Core Behavioural CompetenciesJob MatchDelivering Results & Meeting customer expectationsPlanning & OrganisingFollowing instructions & proceduresAdapting & Responding to changeApplying expertise & TechnologyMinimum Qualifications3 Year degree (NQF 7) Bachelor's in Computer Science, Information Systems or a related study, is required.Alternatively, Grade 12 (NQF) with 9 years relevant experience, of which 2 years should be at a senior specialist level including the relevant SAP CertificationAdditional Education -Preferred /AdvantageMBA or MS in a relevant computing field is advantageous.Experience7 years' experience on large scale SAP full cycle implementation experiences as a SAP Solutions Architect Functional leader; S/4 HANA experience preferred of which 2 years is at senior specialist level. Strong MM/EWM experience, with extensive exposure and a good understanding of SD/MM/PM.

• Strong Cross functional exposure to FICO, SD, MM, PM.
• Strong configuration experience in one of the SCM modules especially MM/EWM/SD.

Alternatively, 9 years' experience in SAP Solutions Architect Functional Leader, related IT solutions/ SAP product sets, of which 3 years is at a senior management level.CertificationsSAP S/4 HANA, SAP EWM, MM, MP, SD, FICOProfessional Memberships in Relevant IndustryLevel of Engagement & Span of ControlSpan of Control2
Level of Engagement Engagement will all levels within the organisation, internal and external to the business.Special Requirements / Employment ConditionValid Drivers licenseWilling to travelWorkplace / Physical RequirementsHybrid Remote WorkerBillableRevenue Generating

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