Job Highlights

Actively contributing to daily support with focus on SAP PP/DS module in S/4 HANA including Incident management, Change management and Problem management and continuous improvement activities Key work areas PPDS processes and related master data & customization.
-Planning and execution of national and international projects in the context of SAP PP/DS module in S/4 HANA
Elaboration of functional and technical feasibility studies regarding new concepts and continuous optimization of existing applications in close cooperation with business stakeholders
Preparation, execution and results documentation of national and international workshops (requirements analysis, delta assessments, trainings etc.)
Customizing according to design specifications in the area of production planning and capacity levelling under consideration of process-related integration with PP, QM, MM etc.
Coordination of customer specific developments, including requirements gathering, specification, build, test and handover to operations
Steering and coordination of external service providers with regard to task prioritization, resolving of incidents and implementation of changes, including monitoring of service improvement
Support in PPDS integration topic with PP,QM, SD,MM,SRM,EWM etc

Experience / Skills

1 to 5 years of experience in supporting SAP PPDS module, ideally gained in external an/or in-house SAP Consulting, preferably with good insight in S4 HANA
Proficiency in
PPDS in combination with good integration knowhow to related process areas like PP,QM,MM,SD,TM,SRM,EWM etc
PPDS processes, related master data management, planning heuristics, scheduling, capacity planning and integration monitoring
CIF (Core Interface) and troubleshooting expertise in this area
Solid understanding and practical experience in incident and ChaRM process
Good experience in supporting globally integrated processes and coordinating with business stakeholders and service providers.
Preferably, should have good knowledge of integration with IBP
Preferably, at least 1 year domain experience in planning in Chemical or any other industry .Must have good knowledge in standard PPDS business processes.
Strong abilities in thinking in processes
Intercultural communication abilities, service orientation and assertiveness
Presentation and problem solving skills
Willingness for occasional business travels as part of reginal and global S4 Hana implementation/rollout projects
Very good spoken and written English skills
Should be able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Following points would be added advantage

Experience of end to end implementation / roll-out for PPDS Module
SAP certification in PPDS module

If the chemistry is right, we can make a difference at LANXESS speed up sports, make beverages last longer, add more color to leisure time and much more.

As a leading specialty chemicals group, we develop and produce chemical intermediates, additives, specialty chemicals and high-tech plastics. With more than 13,000 employees. Be part of it!

What We Offer

Compensation We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program and an individual performance bonus program.
Comprehensive Benefits We provide a mixture of various benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care.
Work-Life & Flexibility We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global Xwork program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate.
Training & Development We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.
Diversity For us, talent matters, we welcome everyone who commits to our values. We strongly believe that including diverse perspectives makes us more innovative and enhances our competitiveness. Therefore, we embrace the uniqueness of every single individual and are truly committed to supporting our people in developing their individual potential.

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Senior Analyst - SAP PPDS