SAP Supply Chain Management Specialist

Braskem • Philadelphia, PA

7h • Hybrid

About The Position

Braskem America is seeking a skilled SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) specialist with preferred experience in the SAP S/4 HANA platform, Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS), and Global Available-to-Promise (GATP). The ideal candidate will be responsible for partnering with the supply chain area to map business needs, architect/design solutions, prepare financial business cases (solution benefit-cost), and execute projects to deliver value to our business team. The candidate will also work to optimize and improve existing solutions and, as needed, to work closely with our operations support team to address support system issues and implement bug fixes. The candidate will play an important IT specialist role during the SAP ECC and APO migration to SAP S/4 HANA platform.

Requirements

• 10+ years of hands-on experience with SAP implementation and support, with a focus on supply chain processes
• Proven track record of delivering solutions in SAP ECC, APO, and/or S/4 HANA for complex supply chain operations
• Extensive knowledge of SAP ECC PP/APO (DP, PP/DS, GATP, MRP)
• Experience with SAP integration tools (e.g., CPI, PI, BTP, CIF, API) and third-party systems.
• Knowledge of the Supply Chain process, including demand planning, supply planning, scenario planning, inventory planning and optimization, ATP, supply chain control tower, production planning, and detail scheduling.
• Good understanding of SAP APO as well as other SAP modules such as MM, PP, QM, SD
• Ability to configure SAP supply chain applications
• Deep knowledge or willingness to learn SAP S/4HANA architecture, data models, and Fiori applications
• Ability to lead and manage projects/products using waterfall methodology and agile methodology
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without the need for any sponsorship

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in Computer Science, Information Technology, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• SAP certification in relevant SCM modules is preferred
• Knowledge of advanced supply chain analytics and machine learning integration
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and project management skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Project/Product management certification
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to communicate with multiple levels of organization

Responsibilities

• Solution Architecture:
• Partner with the US supply chain team to develop and maintain the SCM applications portfolio, ensuring it reflects the current and future business needs, aligned with industry and SAP best practices
• Lead design and architect end-to-end SAP S/4HANA SCM solution modules to meet business requirements
• Implementation / Delivery:
• Identify transformation and business process re-engineering opportunities in the supply chain area and convert them into an implementation/delivery roadmap
• Closely worked with the implementation partner as the US IT supply chain lead for SAP ECC/APO to SAP S/4 HANA.
• Manage full implementation project lifecycle, from fit-gap analysis to configuration, documentation, training, testing, deployment, and hyper-care support for SAP and non-SAP applications in the supply chain process area.
• Lead/Perform various IT solution implementation activities, including creating and validating functional specifications, configuring SAP SD-LE modules, writing and validating test plans, designing and testing security roles, data migration, preparing cutover plans, and supporting training, etc.
• Continuous Improvement:
• Work closely with the business and assess SAP and non-SAP applications to identify opportunities for process improvements and system enhancements to drive supply chain operational efficiency and innovation.
• Stay updated on SAP S/4 HANA advancements and industry trends, recommending relevant upgrades and best practices.
• Application Maintenance / Support:
• Work closely with members of the external support team and with the global and local IT team to troubleshoot and resolve any issues related to supply chain applications
• Provide enhancement and maintenance support for the current and new supply chain systems, ensuring system performance, availability, and reliability.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Retirement Benefits
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Teladoc
• A wide range of voluntary benefits like Pet Insurance, Legal and ID Theft Insurance
• Flexible work schedules like 9/80 schedules for eligible team members

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees