SAP Functional Support Lead, Production Planning

The SAP Functional Support Lead plays a vital role in overseeing the Production Planning module, providing functional support to ensure efficient cement production operations. Responsibilities include managing SAP projects, collaborating with business stakeholders to gather requirements, and leading a team to achieve project goals. The lead will also handle resource planning, end-user training, and facilitate communication between IT and business processes.

To qualify for the SAP Functional Support Lead role, candidates should have a Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Computer Science or Computer Engineering. Furthermore, 15 to 20 years of experience in SAP consultancy, particularly in Production Planning, is crucial. Candidates should possess experience in system development, core SAP PP support, and have hands-on experience in minimum three end-to-end implementations.

Collaboration is key for the SAP Functional Support Lead, who must work cross-functionally with both internal and external design teams. This role involves bridging the technological aspects with business needs, ensuring that systems are aligned with operational goals. The lead will also engage with end-users on system support and work with stakeholders to craft innovative business solutions.

To thrive as an SAP Functional Support Lead, strong leadership and communication skills are essential. Additionally, analytical abilities and problem-solving skills are vital in addressing challenges faced during project implementation. Familiarity with ABAP debugging and understanding user exits is advantageous, enabling effective troubleshooting and solution creation.

The SAP Functional Support Lead role comes with a competitive benefits package, including private health insurance, paid time off, and opportunities for ongoing training and development. We are committed to fostering an environment that not only supports professional growth but also values work-life balance.

In responding to this question, highlight specific projects or roles where you utilized SAP Production Planning. Discuss your contributions, the challenges you faced, and how you drove solutions, demonstrating your technical expertise and leadership abilities.

Effective project management strategies involve prioritizing tasks, utilizing project management tools, and maintaining open communication with all stakeholders. Share specific examples that showcase your organizational skills and your ability to pivot when unexpected issues arise.

Discuss a systematic approach to requirement gathering that includes engaging stakeholders in discussions, using questionnaires, or workshops. Emphasize your experience in translating business needs into clear technical requirements.

Bring attention to your testing strategies, types of testing you have conducted, and how you ensure that the systems meet the defined requirements. Value your ability to create detailed testing documentation.

Share specific instances or training programs you’ve developed or delivered. Focus on how you tailored the training to meet user needs and any feedback on its effectiveness.

Explain your experience with system integrations, including the methodologies you have applied. Address how you ensure data integrity and system functionality during integration tasks.

Be honest and provide examples of real challenges, focusing on your problem-solving process. Share the lessons learned from those experiences and how they shaped your approach to project management.

Discuss strategies such as regular updates, stakeholder meetings, and transparent communication to keep stakeholders engaged. Share examples where your efforts significantly positively affected the project outcome.

Highlight the importance of documentation in ensuring project transparency, aiding in future training efforts, and providing clear guidelines for system usage. Explain how you manage documentation and its updates.

Mention proactive approaches such as attending workshops, participating in webinars, and following SAP news and forums. Showcase your enthusiasm for continual learning and adapting to new technologies.