We are currently seeking an experienced SAP PP/PM functional resource to join our Application Support Center
To qualify for this outstanding position, the candidate must possess at least the following:
A minimum of 4+ years of SAP Production Planning and Plant Maint. configuration / support experience in ERP 6.0 or above.
At least 2 full life cycle implementations.
Ability to handle a pipeline of numerous tickets, in terms of prioritization, categorization between break-fix and enhancements, etc.
Knowledge of interfaces supporting MM/PP/PM/WM.
SAP Hands-on experience in all aspects of SAP Production Planning, covering forecast to finish goods and req. to pay processes.
Experience with core Production Processes activities.
A broad functional knowledge of supporting PP and PM processes, including:
o Material master
o Bills of material
o Forecasting
o Recipes
o Work centers
o Routings
o MRP
o Reporting
Ability to evaluate impact of configuration or process changes across PP, PM, MM, WM, and other SAP modules (Logistics).
Ability to resolve configuration and functional business issues across Production processes.
Ability to work closely with clients to find solutions and identify business process improvements. Ability to analyze functional and technical needs and identify gaps and alternative solutions relative to existing design.
Ability to evaluate impact of configuration or process changes across PP/PM and other SAP modules.
Ability to resolve configuration and functional business issues across PP/PM and other processes.
Ability to write detailed functional system specifications to support PP/PM processes as well as document as-is system solution.
Ability to work closely with clients to find solutions and identify business process improvements.
Strong communication, both written and verbal, and strong interpersonal skills.
Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to multi-task.
Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative team environment.

SAP is the global market leader for business software and thus contributes a considerable part of the world’s economic power grid. At SAP you get your chance to put your ideas into action with maximum impact.
* Work with the AE and vice president (VP) to develop and execute programs to drive the HCM Solution pipeline
* Educate the AE and regional virtual account team (VAT) regarding the HCM Solution solution set and its enterprise relevance
* Work with the VAT on HCM Solution-based demand generation campaigns and pipeline acceleration initiatives
* Identify and qualify HCM Solution opportunities and support HCM Solution sales cycles as directed by the VP
* Support AEs in establishing, developing, and expanding Solution market share and attaining Solution revenue within named accounts
* Lead various sales objectives related to leveraging existing installations of the SAP ERP application via HCM solutions and by identifying new business opportunities within named customers
* Develop best practices by securing repeatable and expansive opportunities across named accounts
* Play a lead role in developing, within established customers of SAP ERP, the go-to-market and sales plan associated with HCM solutions
* Work with the VP of sales to determine the target ratio for developing and advancing Solution opportunities amongst inside accounts
* Support the AE in appropriately scoping the Solution bill of materials for each account based on specific circumstances of each sales team or territory
* Develop and deploy demand generation programs and targeted sales strategies to effectively position SAP Solution vs. prominent enterprise and best-of-breed solution providers
* Five or more years of experience in supporting HCM Solution software sales cycles
* Experience working the full cycle of complex sales and presenting to multiple levels and lines of business within enterprise clients
* Demonstrated ability to establish a winning go to market (GTM) strategy, Drive Demand Generation and pipeline growth campaigns in a complex sales environment
* Bachelor’s degree or higher strongly preferred
* Strong knowledge of business HCM Solution software solutions (knowledge of SAP HCM Solutions is a plus)
* Excellent Communicator / Accomplished public speaker (ability to connect the dots for LoB Executive decision makers)
* Strong written communication skills
* Proven ability to navigate a matrixed environment

SAP, the world’s leading business solutions provider, is looking to recruit business leaders to fill the post of:

PRE-SALES SPECIALIST

The Pre-Sales Organization actively supports the SAP field organisation in sales delivering pre-sales expertise for all customer engagement cycles and with lead generating tasks. This includes aspects like contributing to SAP software revenue, customer satisfaction and solution completeness.
As a Pre-Sales Technologist, in-depth pre-sales support for specific functional areas as well as complete solution portfolios would be the central part of your role. A close relationship to the pre-sales, solution and industry organisations in South Africa and Europe, sharing insights and targets is a basic element of proactively supporting the field in the successful selling of SAP solutions.

You should be able to identify, understand and define the customer’s business requirements, needs and objectives, coupled with interacting, designing and presenting demonstrations and workshops to customers that articulate functionality and business benefits that are matched to customer requirements.

Requirement

To support your application in this role, you will need a Bachelors degree, coupled with at least 4 years’ professional services, consulting and/or industry related experience within SAP or other non-SAP industry related analytics.
Explicit experience with one of SAP ERP components for the specific area/industry is essential and a broader experience in positioning the total SAP Solution offerings including ERP SCM, SRM, PLM, CRM and SAP Technology will be a distinct advantage.