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LEAD, SAP BUSINESS (S288) 

LOCATION: Acuna / Coahuila (MX-COA),  Mexico | BRAND: Bendix | REQUISITION ID: 3801 | JOB GRADE: 14 

 

Want to help shape tomorrow?  At Bendix we’ve been doing it for 90 years…setting the standard with advanced dynamic solutions that drive improved commercial vehicle performance and safety.  We’re part of the Knorr-Bremse Group, the global leader in braking technologies. As part of our team, you’ll collaborate with a world of talented and dedicated colleagues whose sense of purpose complements your own. You’ll find rewarding opportunities, diverse experiences, partnerships, and an unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. Innovation is part of our DNA. Achievement drives our culture. Learn more today! www.bendix.com/careers

 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Position Summary:

 

This position is responsible to monitor, communicate, improve, and enforce the processes and usage of SAP Materials Management (MM), Production Planning (PP), Sales & Distribution (SD), & Warehouse Management (WM) in the company’s manufacturing processes.

 

Essential Functions:

 

  • Provide on-site and remote plant SAP training support to ensure material planning standardization is attained through MM, PP, SD, & WM SAP modules.
  • Provide supplier ASN troubleshooting skills.
  • Develop SAP governance tools to utilize alignment with manufacturing methods.
  • Identify and partner with SAP Module Leads to improve material planning processes through key user forums.
  • Coordinate new process integration with SAP Module Leads.
  • Provide coverage for SAP Module Leads, as required.
  • Analyze and present data extracted from various reports to ensure material parameters are in alignment with SAP requirements.
  • Assume lead role in correcting inconsistencies within SAP master data.
  • Lead material planner SAP audits.
  • Troubleshoot key system process issues with the plant key users.
  • Ensure aged SAP data is cleansed for optimal operation.
  • Possess the ability to summarize, report, and manage SAP process accuracy at a plant level.
  • Manage and seek improvements to minimize inventory levels, prevent premium freight spend, harmonize demand planning accuracies, and improve customer day of need delivery for all Bendix locations. 

 

Knowledge:

 

  • Strong knowledge of ERP flow and understanding relating to business processes.
  • Manufacturing understanding and knowledge and related systems activities.  
  • Excellent knowledge in SAP materials processes and Supply Chain procedures.

 

Experience:

 

Lead 1, SAP Business

  • Minimum 2 years’ experience of SAP MM, PP, SD &/or WM modules and Supply Chain Management required.
  • 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.

 

Lead 2, SAP Business

  • Minimum 2 years’ experience of SAP MM, PP, SD &/or WM modules and Supply Chain Management required.
  • 7+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.

 

Lead 3, SAP Business

  • Minimum 2 years’ experience of SAP MM, PP, SD &/or WM modules and Supply Chain Management required.
  • 10+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.

 

Skills:

 

  • Ability to establish credibility and trust.
  • Well-versed in the program management and the ability to manage small projects and assignments without guidance.
  • Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
  • Possesses strong analytical thinking and skill set.
  • Ability to influence and persuade to inspire action in others.
  • Self-starter who is action oriented and possesses a strong sense of urgency.
  • Capable of performing in a customer-focused, team-based matrix organization is essential.
  • Capable of successfully performing independently as well as in a team setting. Possesses exceptional planning and organizational skills.
  • Results oriented with demonstrated capability of meeting tight deadlines.
  • Strong systems and data management skills required.
  • Proficient in Microsoft office products (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
  • Possesses the skills to extract data from system queries to create management reports. 

Education:

  • B.A. or B.S. degree in Operations, Supply Chain Management, or Business Administration preferred.
  • Green Belt certification is a plus.

 

What does Bendix have to offer you?
- Work-life balance that includes Paid Vacation & Holiday Paid Time Off
- Vacation Premium
- Major medical expenses
- Christmas Bonus
- Life insurance
- Educational assistance program
- Wellness program
- Saving Fund
- Pantry Vouchers
- Personal Days Paid
- Permits paid for: Marriage or Death of a direct relative
- Attendance Bonuses
- Cafeteria Subsidy
- Subsidy for prescription glasses
- Medical service in plant
- Recognition Programs
- Gym

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