SAP Analyst MP&L

About the Role

This position is responsible managing all aspects of projects related to systems development and improvements from an MP&L standpoint.  The person will need strong SAP knowledge as it pertains to MP&L and will need to help prepare for SAP upgrade to S4M.  This will require independent research to ensure system is ready for the upgrade and working with an SAP cross functional team when the install begins.  The position will also work with continuous improvement within BGM as it relates to IT support with MP&L, and contribute effectively in a team environment.

Your Responsibilities

• Review, data mine and validate all BOM and Master Data information. 
• Communicate with automotive customers and suppliers on matters relating to product delivery and material supply, and all departmental and divisional levels on operational issue.
• Prepare reports and cost studies and advise Leadership of actual or potential problems.
• Develop and direct the utilization and use of all Materials Management Systems.
• Develop business planning from a Logistical perspective.
• Ensure customer systems (DDL) are in place and guidelines (MMOG certification) are met on time.
• Take the lead for ERP on delivering the material control project.
• Utilize SAP RF functionality and deliver material requirements to the assembly point of need.
• Work with project team to ensure that SAP has been updated with all data required and that new processes are documented and trained to SAP users.
• Manage integrated project management systems interfaces with SAP.
• Work with the CAPP (Computer Aided Planning Process) and MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) project leads,
• manage the linkages required with SAP.
• Take the lead for ERP on delivering inbound and outbound transportation strategy.
• SAP tracking of internal deliveries from vendors and outbound shipments to customers. Work with 
• project team and ERP Center of Competence, ensure SAP has been updated with all data required and that new processes are documented and trained to SAP users.
• Act as MRP Controller Super User
• Provide SAP and process training to end users. 
• Ensure all relevant updates are passed to the MRPC community.
• Provide cross functional SAP reporting capabilities.
• Utilizing Business Warehouse reporting tools and acting as the power user, create reports, provide the business with the method of understanding its current position and monitoring ERP compliance.
• Lead SAP transfer request among SAP Landscapes
• Coordinate EDI mapping with Magna B2B Team
• Vendor Master data creation and maintenance
• Responsible for Employee creation as vendor
• Coordinate creation and change of BOM, Rate Routing, activity price, production version, and cost collector.
• Support materials and production team on HUs and Serial numbers
• Maintain SAP users according to Magna IT policies.
• Support shipping team with sales and EDI requirements 
• Coordinate Annual physical inventory in SAP.
• Follows and supports and Magna’s operating principles.
• Perform other duties as required.

(This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties to be performed in this position. Team members will be required to follow any other job-related instructions or to perform other job duties requested by their leader)

Who we are looking for

Education and/or Experience:

• Knowledge of SAP Production Planning and Inventory Management and Warehouse Management. 
• Knowledge of SAP Materials Management and Quality Management and Sales and Distribution
• Knowledge of SAP Financial Accounting and Controlling and Asset Accounting
• Knowledge of SAP Basis and EDI
• Knowledge of SAP P2P and B2B and workflow
• Knowledge of SAP reporting capabilities and background data tables. Experience with Business Warehouse.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Computer skills; proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel 
• Previous experience and knowledge dealing with import and exporting of products.
• Minimum of 2-year experience in a manufacturing environment 
• Operate standard office equipment preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Production and Logistical Planning field; automotive JIT preferred.
• Logistics Experience 
• Multi-task
• Organizational skills
• Problem solving
• Mathematical skills.

These qualifications represent the minimum requirements of the position. Team Members will be required to possess the ability and aptitudes to perform the duties proficiently.

Your preferred qualifications

• Associate's Degree 

What we offer

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

Site Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision
401K - matching
Paid vacation
Paid holidays
Employee profit sharing
Employee appreciation events
On-site cafeterias

Awareness. Unity. Empowerment.

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.