SAP Specialist
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The SAP Key User Specialist supports and enhances logistics and production systems within Plant Spartanburg by ensuring efficient material flow, inventory accuracy, and SAP system performance. This role serves as a key liaison between operations, logistics, manufacturing technologies, and IT teams to optimize production processes, troubleshoot system issues, and support continuous improvement initiatives. The position is responsible for SAP IM/WM functionality, replenishment systems, process standardization, UAT testing, end-user training, and operational support to maintain production uptime, throughput, and inventory integrity.
Key ResponsibilitiesProduction & Logistics Systems Support
- Monitor production WIP (Work in Process) to ensure continuous material flow and smooth inventory transitions aligned with sequence, throughput, and volume targets.
- Support and control internal logistics and production processes through SAP IM/WM systems.
- Monitor replenishment systems and SAP-to-PLC interfaces to ensure uninterrupted operations.
- Analyze inventory and operational reports within SAP and resolve discrepancies as needed.
- Ensure compliance with Plant Spartanburg logistics standards and global operational requirements.
- Maintain accurate SAP master data, including inventory, error codes, control cycles, and system logs.
SAP Key User & Technical Support
- Serve as the logistics key user for SAP-related processes, user access approvals, and system governance.
- Lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT), system validations, and go-live support activities.
- Troubleshoot hardware, software, and process-related issues by coordinating with IT, ESA, and third-party support teams.
- Support system enhancements, structure changes, and future development initiatives for replenishment systems.
- Translate business requirements into functional specifications for IT development teams.
- Prepare business process mapping and functional design documentation.
Continuous Improvement & Process Optimization
- Drive process optimization initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and waste reduction methodologies.
- Identify root causes of process and system failures and implement corrective actions and countermeasures.
- Introduce and standardize shop-floor logistics processes using VPS (Value-Added Production System) methodologies.
- Facilitate workshops, benchmarking activities, and best-practice implementation initiatives.
- Monitor KPIs and implement corrective actions to improve operational performance and system reliability.
Training & Change Management
- Develop and maintain work instructions and process documentation.
- Train end-users and support teams on SAP and logistics processes.
- Manage business change requirements and support adoption of new systems and processes.
- Act as a backup resource for other logistics systems specialists when required.
Project Management
- Lead small-to-medium-sized logistics and systems projects.
- Develop project plans, monitor timelines, manage change control processes, and ensure successful project execution within scope and budget.
- Conduct status meetings and communicate project updates to stakeholders and management teams., * Bachelor's degree in Inventory Control, Business, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical field preferred.
Requirements
Do you have experience in Word embeddings?, * Equivalent combination of education and 4+ years of manufacturing logistics experience may be considered., * 4+ years of experience in logistics key user functions, including:
- Material flow management
- SAP Warehouse Management (WM)
- Goods receiving and inventory processes
- Demand and consumption planning
- 2+ years of experience with:
- SAP systems support and troubleshooting
- System testing and development
- Process optimization and continuous improvement
- Lean Manufacturing / 6S initiatives
- Experience leading projects in a manufacturing environment preferred.
- Experience working in collaborative, cross-functional teams.
Certifications
- Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt preferred.
Required Skills & Competencies
- Strong knowledge of SAP WM/IM and material flow processes.
- Understanding of manufacturing and logistics operations.
- Advanced problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Word.
- Experience with system testing, UAT, and change management.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in fast-paced manufacturing environments.
- Basic knowledge of German, Spanish, or Chinese is a plus., * SAP Logistics: 4 years (Preferred)
Benefits & conditions
3.93.9 out of 5 stars Greer, SC 29651 $40 - $55 an hour - Contract, * Operate computers and office equipment continuously.
- Sit and stand for extended periods.
- Walk throughout manufacturing facilities frequently.
- Occasionally climb stairs and travel domestically/internationally.
Environmental Conditions
- Work in both office and manufacturing plant environments.
- Exposure to production floor conditions and occasional loud noise.
- May require variable work hours and use of safety equipment where applicable.
Pay: $40.00 - $55.00 per hour