SAP Functional Consultant: Material Management

About the Company: We are looking for a motivated and dedicated SAP MM Functional Consultant who will provide user support and assistance for 3rd level incidents, and resolving business as usual issues aligned to operations and service processes.About the Role: The Functional Consultant: MM is responsible for configuring and testing SAP Material Management functions and module solutions, as well as troubleshooting and resolution of technical problems. The Functional Consultant: MM is responsible for writing functional and test specifications, as well as training and testing material. The Functional Consultant: MM is responsible for providing user support and assistance for 3rd level incidents, and resolving business as usual issues aligned to operations and service processes.Responsibilities: Make recommendations to optimise SAP Material Management processes, policies and proceduresAdhere to all IT Governance Frameworks including policies, procedures, processes and standardsIdentify suitable solutions to new and existing business requirements (changes and projects), and ensure effective resolution of problems and incidentsProduce portfolio and status reporting in a timely manner and aligned to the agreed communications plan for all relevant stakeholdersUpdate and maintain known error database, knowledge base, configuration database as well as testing and training material, and implement a continuous improvement plan to improve the portfolio solutionsEffectively manage and develop self to deliver on agreed individual and team objectives Qualifications: 3 year IT related degree (Essential)Certified in TOGAF, Agile Methodologies (advantageous)Certified in COBIT, Prince II (advantageous)Certified in ITIL 3 (required)SAP Specialist Certification (advantageous)3 years SAP design and configuration experience2 years Agile experience (e.g. sprint planning, stand-up)Working with business process/activity owners in understanding business requirement and solution designDocumenting functional and technical specificationsExperience in preparation of business cases, business processDriving changeStakeholder managementExcellent written and verbal communication skillsFinancial acumen Required Skills: Knowledge of Retail SAP architecture, implementation and operationsFunctional knowledge of SAP MM and integration with other SAP modules (WM, Master Data)Knowledge of Retail Merchandising ProcessesKnowledge of SAP Master Data moduleKnowledge of development concepts, guidelines and SAP architectureKnowledge and application of relevant IT best practicesKnowledge of IT Service Management principles and frameworks (ITIL 3)Knowledge of Project & programme management including methods and toolsKnowledge of retail industry modelsMS Office proficiency with advanced excel and VISIOPersonal resilienceEnergy and driveCustomer orientationTeam playerExcellence orientationInnovativeAnalytical