SAP Solution Architect

Equal Plus Consulting has been engaged to search for an SAP Solution Architect to work in Kennesaw, GA. (partially on-site and remote).Title: SAP Solution ArchitectRole: Full time/Permanent positionStart Date: ASAPLocation: Kennesaw, GA – Remote and On-SiteInterview Mode: Phone and in personPOSITION OBJECTIVEThe SAP Solution Architect will be responsible for architecting, designing, developing, and supporting strategic business initiatives leveraging best practices in the company’s ERP systems through the management of commercial projects and daily support activities. This position translates business goals into appropriate solutions while assessing feasibility and optimization of the solution; participates in the development of cost/benefit analysis; develops proof of concepts to demonstrate proposed technical solutions; provides guidance in the definition of solution design practices and standards that link back to SAP best practices.This position will also be responsible for supporting global SAP Sales & Distribution and/or Manufacturing (PP, MM) strategic activities for the company, depending on the candidate’s background and experience. Will work closely with business leaders to provide the best practice solutions as well as lead assigned projects. This position will support all phases of a project life cycle including defining business requirements, design and analysis, configuration/development, testing, documentation and end-user training. This individual needs to be highly self-motivated and be able to work independently. This position requires the individual to learn the latest technologies, follow/recommend best practices, and drive continuous improvements to existing solutions.PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIESArchitecting and designing the future of ERP systems utilizing industry-specific business process knowledge and ERP best practices.Collaborate with and lead other members of the SAP team to facilitate new initiatives by the business, new functionality within SAP, and/or update and maintain existing functionalityDesign, configure, and support sales & distribution and/or manufacturing solutions in the company’s ERP landscape using best practice standards and change management processes to support the global strategic activities of the businessPerform hands-on day-to-day SAP support and troubleshooting of business user issues as neededKEY RESULT AREAS1. Architect ERP solutions by harmonizing company requirements with best practices methodologies2. Provide required solutions for SAP SD and order to cash processes3. Adhere to proper change control for SAP system4. Collaborate effectively with teammates, business partners, and executives5. Resolve issues within the required time frameKEY CONTACTS/KEY CUSTOMERSDepartmental managersCustomer ServiceShipping/DistributionQA/RAFinance leadership EmployeesDepartmental managers and other key stakeholdersConsultantsAuditors QUALIFICATIONS1. BS in Computer Sciences or equivalent2. Must have in depth knowledge of ERP products and best practice methodologies3. 10+ yrs. experience with enterprise-level ERP environment architecting and design4. 5+ yrs. experience within the Sales & Distribution or Production Planning modules specifically, including work in multi-national and multi-company environments5. Functional understanding of additional SAP modules (PP, MM, WM, FI/CO, QM) and their integration points6. IT SOX Audit experience preferred7. Project Management experience preferred8. Experience with one or more testing methodologies preferred OTHER FACTORS OF JOB PERFORMANCEOral and written communications skillsAnalytical and problem solving skillsSelf starterTechnical literacy and ability to learn new modulesStrong presentation skillsAbility to work at all levels in the organization