Great Lakes Cheese ยท 1 day ago
Principal Analyst, Functional Applications - Warehouse Management
Hiram, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
6+ years expGreat Lakes Cheese is seeking a Principal Analyst for Warehouse Management to lead teams in gathering business requirements and implementing new functionality. The role involves managing SAP solutions and ensuring the stability and efficiency of warehouse and inventory management processes.
E-CommerceFood and BeverageManufacturing
Responsibilities
Drive the design, configuration, and implementation of SAP EWM solutions tailored to enterprise needs
Analyze complex business issues, balancing the often-competing need for innovation and standardization/process harmonization, to develop and consult on business solutions
Integrate SAP EWM with the other modules in the SAP such as SD, PP, QM, and with 3rd party systems
Take a leading role in business application deployment projects; serve as SAP strategic contributor within area of specialty of assigned SAP modules
Lead internal and external teams of cross functional resources during the project to achieve the results and manage the deliverables
Manage and control the implementation of changes without business interruption
Manage tasks through all project lifecycle phases (Requirements Gathering and Analysis, Design, Development, Testing, Deployment and Support) for IT initiatives
Consult with Business Process Owners to ensure business process design and supporting SAP configuration and developments are in line with the business needs
Documenting current configuration and maintaining proper level of documentation for all changes including specifications and testing documentation
Gather requirements from business partners, research, strategize, and propose short and long term solutions utilizing SAP or other enterprise applications
Write functional and technical specification, resolve critical application development issues, develop and deliver training material
Drive the creation and execution of test scripts
Execute post implementation reviews to measure actual deliverables vs. requirements
Support existing solutions for break-fix issues and continuous process improvement to improve functional solution and business process
Collaborating with other team members to design and deploy effective and strategic IT solutions
Ensuring stability and continuity in IT operations
Model and reinforce established team standards and processes, serving as an informal leader to elevate the quality and consistency of work across the analyst group
All GLC employees are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies and procedures
All GLC employees are expected to produce our products in a manner that exceeds the quality and value expectation of our customers and consumers by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, Policies and Procedures outlined in our Safe Quality Food Program
Other duties as assigned by the manager
Qualification
Required
B.A./B.S. degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field or equivalent work experience
6 years of IT experience in a corporate environment supporting SAP projects
Proficiency in SAP S4 HANA, EWM configuration (inbound, outbound, transfers, RF framework, Value Added Services, LOSC/POSC, handling unit management, kitting, Material Flow Systems)
Advanced knowledge of SAP IM, WM and EWM
Extensive functional understanding of warehousing best practices, and an ability to implement them in software solutions
Strong cross functional understanding of SAP modules
Strong teamwork approach to problem solving with the ability to make sound, independent decisions based on functional expertise and experience
Ability to provide leadership, support, communication and direction
Ability to handle multiple tasks, troubleshoot and problem solve beyond routine issues
Preferred
8 to 12 years of relevant experience
Experience with Decentralized EWM implementation with S4 HANA
Ability to read ABAP code and debug in SAP S/4 HANA
Master's degree
PMP certification
Experience as a People Manager
Company
Great Lakes Cheese
Great Lakes Cheese is an award-winning, premier manufacturer and packager of natural and processed bulk, shredded, and sliced cheeses.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dan Zagzebski
President and CEO
Matthew Wilkinson
Vice President, Technology (CIO/CTO) & Business Development
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