IT Consultant- SAP Production Planning

Job ID: 40204 | Location: Airoli, Maharashtra, India

This position fulfils the role of IT expert in Clariant's manufacturing process execution, SAP Production Planning module and supporting applications with accountability for business applications (BA) in Operations Solutions and data management to define, design and implement operations information systems, data management, reporting and data/instrument integration. In this role the person takes leadership in the coordination of new requirements and existing solutions along an overall architecture and aligned roadmaps, resulting in an executable and profound project portfolio. This requires close coordination and good communication with multiple stakeholder such as key business contacts and internal/external service providers. The ownership entails a detailed understanding of application functionality and chemical production processes, including the design and provisioning of operations end-to-end services for related business applications. The job holder will also be responsible for major digital business projects related to production and other operational processes. The job holder has broad expertise in his/her application area and handles IT Service- and Vendor- Management processes. He/she oversees and evaluates new solutions, recommends implementation of required changes and drives for continuous improvements. The job holder will also be responsible for E-2-E support of SAP Production Planning, PM and PS modules globally, while taking responsibility of coaching and coordination of junior team members

Responsibilities

• Lead contact & co-pilot for business demands in sub-domain
• End-to-end responsibility for needs translation, product selection, project management, service delivery and product support
• Align & prioritizes demands with the business along value and IT architecture & roadmap
• Understand the business needs, conduct requirement analysis and prepare project proposals
• Plan, lead and support projects in alignment with IT project management guidelines
• Provide global application maintenance support, assisting users with all financial accounting modules on an international scale.
• Take full ownership and responsibility for end-to-end processes.
• Manage and execute the Application Life Cycle process and roadmap within your area of responsibility, globally.
• Lead or contribute as a subject matter expert in projects, taking on roles such as project lead or team lead.
• Plan, develop, and implement adjustments and innovations within the global SAP environment.
• Create functional specifications for development and manage the customization settings in SAP.
  
  

Requirements

• At least a Bachelor’s degree in information management, Computer Science, Business Management, Engineering or a related field
• A minimum of 5 years of SAP experience, with at least 3 years specializing in SAP PP (Production Planning) consulting and support
• Practical experience in SAP PM and PS would be beneficial
• Certifications in Agile/Scrum, PMP and/or Prince2 or V-model project methodologies would be an advantage
• Experience in leading and implementing IT projects involving international multi-disciplinary teams
• Exceptional communication skills
• Proven consulting and project management expertise, with experience in international and multicultural environments
• Self-motivated, proactive, and results oriented
• Analytical thinker with the ability to present well-supported, fact-based arguments
• Dedicated to staying current with the latest IT trends and technologies.
  
  

Our Offer

• Company Culture
• Be part of an amazing team, who will be there to support you.
• A forward-looking company, with a culture of innovation and a strong portfolio in sustainable technologies.
• Ongoing Professional Development Opportunities
• Inclusive Work Environment
• Approachable Leadership
• Long term growth opportunity
• Work-Life Balance
• Speak Up Culture
• Women's Inclusion Network of Clariant (WIN)
• Benefits
• Hybrid Work Model- 3 days in office and 2 days remote
• Child Day Care facility fully sponsored by Clariant
• In-house Cafeteria & Subsidized meals
• 30 Days Annual Paid Leaves
• Clariant-Sponsored Annual Health Check-Up
• Centralized Company Transport for Designated Routes (Regular shift)
• Employee Wellbeing & Assistance Program
• Group Medical Insurance, Group Personal Accident Insurance and Life Insurance
• Child Day Care facility fully sponsored by Clariant
• Maternity & Parental leave policies
• Performance-Based Competitive Annual Bonus Plan
• On-Site Medical Assistance for Employees: Doctor Visits Available Three Days a Week with a Medical Attendant Present Five Days a Week in the Medical Room
  
  

Your Contact

Adelaide D'Mello adelaide.dmello@clariant.com

Clariant is a Swiss-based global specialty chemicals company, which is concentrated and developed in three business units: Care Chemicals, Catalysts and Adsorbents & Additives. Our purpose as a company is reflected in our tagline "Greater chemistry - between people and planet", which considers the principles of customer, innovation and people orientation, as well as a focus on creating solutions to foster sustainability in different industries by offering high-value and high-performance chemical specialties.

At Clariant, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion are essential to our success. We strive to cultivate a workplace where all employees feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued. Our diverse workforce allows us to tap into a wealth of perspectives, experiences, and capabilities that drive innovation. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for professional growth and advancement across all levels of the organization, based on objective criteria and regardless of gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, protected veteran status ,age, disability, sexual orientation or other aspects of diversity in accordance with the relevant governing laws. By bringing together talented individuals with diverse backgrounds and viewpoints, we gain the agility to meet the evolving needs of our global customers and communities. Join our team to help advance our mission of fostering a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive.

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