VARITE INC
SAP Material Planning Subject Matter Expert
VARITE INC, Oakland, California, United States, 94616
SAP Material Planning Subject Matter Expert
Salary: $150,000.00 – $170,000.00 per year.
VARITE is a minority‑owned enterprise that provides global consulting and staffing services to Fortune 1000 companies and government agencies. With over 850 consultants worldwide, VARITE is committed to delivering excellence by leveraging global experience and expertise in scientific, engineering, technical, and non‑technical staff augmentation and talent acquisition.
Position Overview Location:
Oakland, CA Duration: Full Time Regular Department: Enterprise Business & Technology Modernization – Propel program (S/4HANA migration)
The Inventory To Delivery (ITD) Business Process Analyst, Principal will lead key supply chain initiatives within the Propel program. Responsibilities include driving cross‑functional collaboration, implementing advanced planning solutions, and ensuring alignment with business objectives.
Job Responsibilities
Represent materials team stakeholders as a recognized SAP Material Planning subject matter expert across the S/4HANA Modernization program.
Support all project phases by representing the materials and planning process in design workshops, socialization, and confirmation of business requirements for L3/L4 processes.
Facilitate cross‑functional workshops to design integrated business planning processes.
Support and coach peers through change management of future state design concepts.
Design, configure, test, train end‑users, and support deployment of Advanced Planning tools and S/4HANA.
Validate business requirements against documented regulations and procedures.
Identify gaps and cross‑functional design requirements, solving complex problems by anticipating issues and developing innovative solutions.
Collaborate with senior management to support strategic planning and decision‑making for organizational and cross‑functional business processes.
Lead major cross‑functional projects and initiatives as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Business, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
8 years of related or equivalent experience.
Experience implementing or working with SAP materials planning and Advanced Planning applications.
Desired Qualifications
Proven track record of working successfully in cross‑functional projects and teams.
Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast‑paced environment.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Depth and breadth of expertise in multiple quantitative and qualitative analytical methods.
Subject‑matter expertise in root‑cause analysis and process improvement concepts.
Creative and strategic problem‑solving skills for developing innovative process solutions.
Strong analytical and writing skills to construct compelling business cases.
Influence, negotiation, and persuasion skills to gain agreement on recommended process improvement.
Advanced project management skills to lead the largest and most complex projects.
Excellent organizational, prioritization, and multi‑tasking skills.
Deep knowledge and expertise of business and/or industry drivers (Utility industry experience a plus).
APICS CPIM certification preferred.
Equal Opportunity Employer VARITE is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
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VARITE is a minority‑owned enterprise that provides global consulting and staffing services to Fortune 1000 companies and government agencies. With over 850 consultants worldwide, VARITE is committed to delivering excellence by leveraging global experience and expertise in scientific, engineering, technical, and non‑technical staff augmentation and talent acquisition.
Position Overview Location:
Oakland, CA Duration: Full Time Regular Department: Enterprise Business & Technology Modernization – Propel program (S/4HANA migration)
The Inventory To Delivery (ITD) Business Process Analyst, Principal will lead key supply chain initiatives within the Propel program. Responsibilities include driving cross‑functional collaboration, implementing advanced planning solutions, and ensuring alignment with business objectives.
Job Responsibilities
Represent materials team stakeholders as a recognized SAP Material Planning subject matter expert across the S/4HANA Modernization program.
Support all project phases by representing the materials and planning process in design workshops, socialization, and confirmation of business requirements for L3/L4 processes.
Facilitate cross‑functional workshops to design integrated business planning processes.
Support and coach peers through change management of future state design concepts.
Design, configure, test, train end‑users, and support deployment of Advanced Planning tools and S/4HANA.
Validate business requirements against documented regulations and procedures.
Identify gaps and cross‑functional design requirements, solving complex problems by anticipating issues and developing innovative solutions.
Collaborate with senior management to support strategic planning and decision‑making for organizational and cross‑functional business processes.
Lead major cross‑functional projects and initiatives as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Business, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
8 years of related or equivalent experience.
Experience implementing or working with SAP materials planning and Advanced Planning applications.
Desired Qualifications
Proven track record of working successfully in cross‑functional projects and teams.
Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast‑paced environment.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Depth and breadth of expertise in multiple quantitative and qualitative analytical methods.
Subject‑matter expertise in root‑cause analysis and process improvement concepts.
Creative and strategic problem‑solving skills for developing innovative process solutions.
Strong analytical and writing skills to construct compelling business cases.
Influence, negotiation, and persuasion skills to gain agreement on recommended process improvement.
Advanced project management skills to lead the largest and most complex projects.
Excellent organizational, prioritization, and multi‑tasking skills.
Deep knowledge and expertise of business and/or industry drivers (Utility industry experience a plus).
APICS CPIM certification preferred.
Equal Opportunity Employer VARITE is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
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