[PART-TIME] SAP ERP Consultant
We are seeking a SAP ERP Consultant
- Client (type/ industry) : Japanese Manufacturing
- Working Location: Remote (Preferably Ohio, Indiana, Chicago, Kentucky, Michigan)
- Expected Working Hours: A minimum of 50 hours per month (Monday to Friday, during business hours)
- Employment Type : Part-time, Non-exempt
- Salary :$65-70/ Per hour
- PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Managing and performing SAP ERP and other systems-related requirement analysis, proposals, design, implementation, and operation for our key accounts.
- Overseeing project execution and ensuring the on-time, on-budget completion of projects which meet or exceed the client's needs and expectations.
- Create and maintain documentation of program designs and operation manuals by interpreting instructions and conducting training sessions as necessary.
- Analyze client’s SAP B1 ERP and business needs to ensure smooth transition to SAP ERP.
- Communicate and negotiate with project stakeholders.
- Analyze client inquiries and requirements.
- Understand the client’s business processes including manufacturing, purchase, sales, financial process and make documents with related knowledge and experiences such as
- Ensuring process integrity within Cost/Inventory and work with team members to resolve process issues.
- Having general experience in areas of manufacturing, sales, and purchase operations.
- Leading / assisting members of the manufacturing team, collaborating to provide appropriate business support, learning and sharing of best practices, striving for process improvements.
- Guaranteeing strict compliance with relevant financial policies and procedures within the section, including the inventory and engineering stock checks.
- Assisting Finance Manager, Operations and Plant Manager with the monthly close activity, including, but not limited to financial report preparation, corporate reporting, and manufacturing variances.
- Conduct interviews with clients to understand business requirements and system requirements and carry out the requirements definition process.
- Coordinate project meetings, responsible for meeting logistics, preparation and taking meeting minutes.
- Timely preparation of quality correspondence both with internal team members and external contacts, as applicable.
- Assist with creation of PowerPoint presentations, market reports and analyses, compiling applications and drafting proposals.
- Assist in community engagement through identification of key stakeholders and coordinating meeting scheduling and logistics.
- Assist in creating project schedules, budgets and financial proformas.
- Maintenance of accurate and organized project files both internal and to be shared externally with partners, consultants, and financing parties.
- Assist in managing the development budget and tracking costs as they reflect actuals and projections.
- Support Project Managers in the management of internal and external teams by tracking tasks, follow ups and ensuring the project schedule is being met.
- Assist Project Managers in coordinating with internal and external teams on project oversight as applicable.
- Assist Project Managers throughout financial closing and conversion processes to ensure accurate file management, scheduling, and task completion.
- Assist in coordinating and providing client training as required.
- ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Provide the support service at the service operation time, which is instructed by the client and/or company management.
- Have proactive communication with clients and company management.
- Understand requirements and instruction/company management and provide the service based on the requirements and instructions, including BYOD.
- Read and understand any company provided documents and training.
- Submit company required report, attendance for requested meeting, training course.
- Mentor and train new team members if necessary.
- Follow team manager’s request/instruction.
- QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum 3~5 years of consulting experience.
- Project management and Program management skills.
- Analytical skills regarding requirement definitions, development, implementation of SAP ERP and other system applications, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
- SKILLS:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field.
- SAP Application Associate certifications are preferred.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
- Expertise in SAP Modules such as FI/CO, MM, SD, PP, CRM, SAP S/4HANA, etc.
- Effective English communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
- Japanese Language is preferable.
- Strong industry experience within Manufacturing.
- Expert knowledge of industry specific best practices.
- Excellent communication, planning and organization skills.
- Strong customer relationship skills.
- Ability to establish priorities and work independently.