SAP Solution Consultant - F&A

Company: Calumet Specialty Products Partners, L.P.
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: January 13, 2021

Job Description:

Calumet Specialty Products partners, L.P. is a leading independent producer of high-quality, specialty hydrocarbon products. Our product lines include both naphthenic and paraffinic oils, aliphatic solvents, synthetic lubricants, asphalt, fuels, white mineral oils, waxes, petroleum and hydrocarbon gels. Calumet Specialty Products Partners, L.P. has one of the most diverse specialty hydrocarbon capabilities in the world. Want to learn more? Go to www.calumetspecialty.com to learn all about our amazing line of products. POSITION DESCRIPTION:The SAP Solution Consultant is the SAP business process solution and configuration expert for one or more SAP modules. The SAP Solution Consultant role bridges IT and the business. They are primarily responsible for the requirements gathering, analysis, planning, configuration, testing, implementation, configuration, design, documentation, training and support of SAP solutions and related interfaces. The SAP Solution Consultant both alone or in partnership with other team members, works with the business areas (internal Calumet clients) to understand their business requirements, formulates and evaluates alternative solutions that streamlines business processes and provide critical insight into the feasibility and business benefit of proposed SAP solutions and projects. The SAP Solution Consultant will maintain the system in a manner where the design is low maintenance, scalable and meets the business requirements. The SAP Solution Consultant may also perform other functions mentioned solely or in conjunct on with SAP Business Analysts, ABAP Developers, Basis Administrators, Software Engineers and/or Client Power Users or Business Process Owners.Analysis, Design & Requirement Gathering:* Responsible for the requirements gathering for a project * Consistently apply a logical and analytical thought process to assigned tasks * Will provide estimates on a specific feature/s within a project alone or in collaboration with other SAP team members and the businessSAP Application Manager:* Demonstrated excellence in conducting, leading Blueprint workshops * Demonstrated experience in use of ASAP Methodology * Responsible for the creation of various pieces of analysis and requirement gathering documentation such as but not limited to the SAP * Blueprint, elements of the Design documentation, configuration documents test cases, SAP Process Documents and SAP Training Documents and delivering in a timely manner * Responsible for modeling and business process mapping and creation of use cases and process flows* Will provide system relevant information during requirements gathering to ensure the requirements are framed in a manner that enables a solution to be formulated and tested in accordance with the business need and SAP best practices* Awareness of project management practices* Demonstrates ability to fulfill project management tasks if necessary* Communicates the impacts of new requirements in terms of effort, time and cost based on a solid understanding of current requirements and established business process built in SAP* Advises and works with other business areas and team members to coordinate interdependencies and resolve issues* Ability to work with complex and/or high visibility projectsSAP Configuration and Testing:* Subject matter knowledge and experience in one or more SAP modules* Demonstrated ability to configure in one or more SAP modules* Advises and works in collaboration with other SAP team members to design and validate the chosen solution and ensure compatibility and minimal impact across different process areas, modules, interfaces and outputs* Demonstrates expertise in the establishment of various SAP master data settings and their impact on system design and transaction execution* Responsible for unit testing of any configuration performed either alone or in conjunction with other configuration analysts* Working knowledge of tools implemented to support the configuration analysis function* Demonstrated knowledge of the SAP architecture, operating systems, modules and technologies in order to facilitate solutions for Calumet * Experience and understanding of SAP configuration* Strong understanding of SAP master data* General understanding of ABAP development and SAP Basis function as it relates to specific job functionCommunication/Customer Interaction:* Responsible for the effective facilitation of requirements gathering workshops, design sessions and other meetings with peers and clients* Primary point of contact for communicating changes and user relevant information to stakeholders* Demonstrates the ability to utilize effective interviewing and facilitation skills * Consistently demonstrates effective interpersonal and verbal communication skills that enables collaboration with all relevant team members and the business* Consistently demonstrates effective documentation skills* Apply negotiating and conflict resolution skills with minimal guidance* Experience with presenting to large audiences * Apply listening skills to gain a thorough understanding of what is being communicated and proactively solicit pertinent information* Demonstrates the ability to restate and clarify what was heard in order to validate mutual understanding * Demonstrates effectiveness in all areas of communication listed above with peers, clients, business partners, etc. * Primary responsibility for interactions with Calumet internal business partners and others within Calumet to understand business needs and share SAP module knowledge* Provides input into the development of project plans in collaboration with SAP team members, implementation partners and the business* Consultative approach and abilities in working with internal business partners to analyze a problem, think creatively and offer a variety of solution options after consulting and securing buy-in for those solutions with the SAP teamLeadership & Coordination:* Will be responsible to drive innovation of tools, processes, and solutions in own sphere of influence* Consistently demonstrates a Team orientation and fosters a culture of collaboration within and across work streams* Works toward professional self-improvement through continued training and education* May be called upon to work in a lead role on support projects, implementation projects, research, etc. with teams of various size and makeupNECESSARY ATTRIBUTES:* Ability to present a positive and effective professional image with effective collaboration and team commitment * Effective time management and organizational skills with ability to multi-task* Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to assess relevant facts* Passionate work ethic with a strong desire to learn, grow and make a differencePOSITION REQUIREMENTS:* Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, BCIS or related fields or equivalent work related experience* 8+ years of experience in SAP system implementation and support in SAP business systems analysis, configuration and support * Experience in leading or coordinating SAP projects of various sizes* SAP FICO / F&A: specialization with 8+ years of Design & configuration in some if not all (FI-GL, AR, AP, Treasury, FSCM, Costing, COPA)* Previous Experience in some of Integrations. (E.g. with Bank of America for treasury, OneSource for Sales and Use Tax, Avalara for Excise Tax, Transport Management, Ariba, MDG)* Proficiency with software applications used to document system design, gather and maintain requirements, (e.g. MS Project, Word, Excel, Visio)* Will perform other tasks as deemed necessary by the line manager in pursuit of Organizational vision, goals and objectives* Occasional travel based on project and business needsPREFERENCES:* Experience in Business Process improvement* Experience with requirements management tools* Experience with formal software development lifecycle methodologies and development processes, preferably ASAP methodology and processes for SAP implementation* Experience with project management tools and methodsSalary and benefits commensurate with experience. We are an equal opportunity employer. Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. Other details* Pay Type Salary * Required Education Bachelor's Degree Apply Now

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