SAP Basis Admin

Sr Basis Admin (Portland, OR)

Unique opportunity to join one of Portland’s most stable, well-established companies.  Great benefits, work environment and opportunity for growth.

Basis Requirements for this position are:

Bachelors degree in Engineering, Information Systems, etc

Min 5 yrs SAP Basis exp; preferably in AIX UNIX environment.
Candidates must be looking for longevity. There will be tremendous growth opportunity given the current state of the team and upgrades that are planned for the near future (BW 7.3, BWa implementation, AIX 6.1 upgrade, full hardware replacement).

We are looking for someone that really has a broad understanding of infrastructure and design experience would also be a big plus. Would like this person to be able to train and mentor members of the Security Team in Basis as well as younger Basis folks that are brought in later.

Base salary 90-105k plus 15% annual bonus. Great work/life – 40-45 hours/wk unless major project.

Please submit resume for immediate consideration.

SAP BPC Consultant

SAP BPC Consultant/Sr Consultant – Ideally candidate will have balanced experience to be responsible for successful delivery of functional and technical components of BPC implementations, migrations and upgrades. This role will apply functional and technical knowledge of SAP BPC tools and business planning processes, and use formal system implementation methodologies during requirements gathering, design, build/test, deployment and production phases. Experience in integrated S&OP planning scenarios is also a plus. Preferred candidates will understand and have experience with: Planning/forecasting tools including SAP BPC (OutlookSoft), Cognos, HFM, Clarity and Everest). Business Process & Functional experience will include: Strategic Planning Annual budgeting Project lead experience preferred Experience working with business team to interpret requirements Current on best practices in planning & performance management SOX compliance in BPC Security design User mapping Control design and statements creation Understanding of BPC system design principles, including: Application design (structure and dimensionality) BPC hierarchies and properties Integrate Planning and Consolidation process design Report design and development concepts SAP BPC (Business Planning and Consolidation) 5.1/7.0 – formerly OutlookSoft), and/or other formal business planning solution such as Cognos, Hyperion, SAP I/P.  Experience with Cognos, Hyperion or other business planning software packages is preferred. MBA is strongly desired along with previous financial planning and analysis experience. This position requires excellent communication skills, ability to interact with senior managers and executives of client companies and a proven track record designing and implementing change in complex businesses. The candidate must be a team player as well as be able to work independently. Will work from client sites; travel up to 100% required for this position(s).
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree required; MBA preferred. Prior Accounting or Financial Planning & Analysis required At least 3 years experience in Consolidations and Financial Reporting Process knowledge. Readiness to travel 50-100%; travelling 3-4 days a week, home on weekends

For immediate consideration for this position CLICK HERE to forward CV/resume.  We will promptly return calls for qualified candidates to schedule interviews.

Thank you for your interest in this posting.

XACT RESOURCES, LLC is a professional and executive recruiting firm, specializing in the placement of ‘best of breed’ finance, technical and engineering expertise for contract, project-based and permanent positions with client companies. We are continuously building our network of individuals and projects with strong SAP BPC, BPM, BI/BW, NetWeaver and other SAP EPM Solutions experience.

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Senior ABAP Developer

Senior ABAP Developer

Title

Senior Software Engineer-ABAP

Job Description

Scope: Operating in a team oriented environment, individual will work under the direction of a Manager with various levels of company personnel throughout the business units, as well as outside consultants in the areas of: analytical assistance, system support, SAP configuration, ABAP and JAVA programming. Individual is responsible to continually maintain proficiency in the SAP applications, the NETWEAVER architecture and associated components. Basic Function: The function of the Software Engineer is to participate in the detailed analysis, design, construction, testing, quality assurance, implementation and administration of software solutions to business requests. This position will also be responsible for conforming to development, testing and quality assurance standards and ensuring that all software deliverables meet or exceed these standards in addition to the Technology Framework. Responsibilities: Project Management: Participate in the analysis, design, construction, testing and QA of software applications, applying project management methodology as prescribed by management. Lead and manage offshore and on-site development resources to complete tasks on time and within budget. Responsible for the testing, configuration design and documentation associated with implementation projects, system upgrades, OSS notes, LCP’s, Support and Enhancement Package installations. Ensure the compliance to programming, testing and quality assurance standards. Relationship Development: Responsible for developing and maintaining SAP functional knowledge, primarily for ABAP applications to support business functions. Ongoing knowledge will be enhanced through a combination of formal SAP training courses, on the job training, involvement with Americas SAP User Groups (ASUG) and/or knowledge transfer from consultant experts. Assist in the development of end user training and documentation ensuring training meets end user requirements and is appropriate for the audience. Obtain assistance from end user community in review of materials. Support Serve as contact for functional application help issues from the user community. Investigate and solve problems by documenting solutions and transferring key learnings to appropriate users. This includes researching solutions within the SAP Online Support System(OSS) and Solution Manager. Participate as a member of various and ongoing project teams to implement new, or enhance existing, processes using SAP functionality. Must Experience: Bachelors Degree preferably in Computer Science with three years applicable business experience or associates degree and five or more years of applicable experience. Proven ability to create and modify custom SAP ABAP programs. Proven experience with SAP ECC,SCM, BW, CRM and HR experience Good interpersonal skills, with demonstrable verbal and written communications to maintain effective working relationships with all levels of personnel. Willingness to work in a dynamic environment including development of new skills to meet changing technology requirements. Preferred Experience: Experience with SalesForce and Force.com integration, Business Objects SDK’s, Relational databases, In-Memory technology

SAP CRM ANALYST – Retail Solutions

SAP CRM ANALYST – Retail Solutions

SAP CRM Analyst – Customer Service

SAP CRM ANALYST – CUSTOMER SERVICE

This position identifies, recommends and implements innovative solutions to further enhance the Customer Service Solution business use of SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) application for the utilities business.

These activities typically include:

- Identifying standard CRM 7.0 functionality that can be leveraged for business needs

- Documenting technical specifications, ABAP and IC Web development, testing and debugging

- CRM configuration

- Javascript, HTML and ABAP object-oriented programming

- SAP ERP IS-U integration and replication processing

- Supporting unit, integration and stress testing for application enhancements, upgrades and patches

- Providing production support of implemented functionality

- Designing solutions and providing estimates for implementation and support of those solutions

Responsibilities include:

- Increasing value to the business unit by being solutions focused and reducing and optimizing non-productive activities.

- Maintaining compliance and continuous improvement to IT processes and methodologies.

- Providing leadership on initiatives and small-scale projects.

- Documenting processes/procedures and specifications for peers.

- Working independently or with business analysts to support requirement definition and test scenario identification.

- Consistently anticipating and delivering results.

- Providing advice, education, and encouragement to others.

- Supporting development of process improvement efficiencies focused on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer/Management Information Systems, or related degree, or commensurate experience in lieu of degree.

- Minimum of 2 years of recent, full-time, paid experience working as an SAP CRM functional and technical professional enchancing SAP CRM through configuration and ABAP development.

- Utility industry knowledge.

- Analytical skills to resolve problems and think creatively.

- Good interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team.

- Good communication skills, including the ability to make formal presentations to various audiences, the ability to express difficult and complex concepts clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.

- Ability to meet established priorities and schedules, and willing to undertake assignments involving multiple tasks.

- Willingness to undertake assignments involving unfamiliar subjects, with the aptitude to learn quickly.

- Highly motivated to work independently and productively but also able to work in a virtual environment (working with remote co-workers using virtual technologies).

- Expertise with Microsoft Office applications, including Visio, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Word.

- Able to learn new concepts in information technology and the characteristics of new systems and to update skills to adapt to changing technology.

- Required proficient experience with the following:

- SAP CRM 7.0

- Experience with SAP CIC

- ABAP language and ABAP Workbench

- ABAP Object Oriented

- WorkFlow

- DDIC

- Customization of CRM WebUI

- Standard CRM configuration

- IC Web development (BSP)

- Business Object Layer (BOL)

- HTML, Javascript

- CRM Middleware (BDocs)

- Enhancement Framework

- CRM specific BADIs, RFCs, function modules, classes

- Use of common code and re-usability concepts

- Preferred experience with the following:

- ABAP Webdynpro

- IDOC Interfaces

- SAP ITS knowledge

- Working in a SOX compliant environment

- SAP CRM Interactive scripting

- SAP CRM Contract Management

- SAP AMI working knowledge

Please contact us for more details about this excellent full-time opportunity.

SAP Workflow/NetWeaver Admin

SENIOR SECURITY/BASIS ADMIN

SENIOR SAP BASIS/SECURITY – BONN, GERMANY

We are currently seeking a Sr. SAP Basis/Security Expert for a major global Automotive / Manufacturing client in Bonn, Germany.  This is a full-time direct-hire position with a global company in a complex & cutting-edge SAP ECC 6.0 environment.   7+ years of demonstrated dual expertise in both SAP Basis Administration and SAP Security Administration.  Skills/Experience:  SAP Basis – Performance Tuning, Landscape Design, Backup & Recovery, etc (Unix/Oracle platform).  SAP Security: PFCG, Profile Generator, GRC Tools, Roles, Profiles, Role-Based Security, Authorization, Enterprise Portal.

Please CLICK HERE to upload CV/resume in strict confidence.

Senior Basis Admin

SENIOR BASIS ADMINISTRATOR
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

•Responsible for the administration of application infrastructure for SAP environment.

•Performs regular maintenance of SAP systems such as client / system copies, deployment and testing of SAPsupport packages and patches and support of changes in server configurations.

Works cross functionally withother technology groups to support the SAP landscape.Central Monitoring Tools, NWDI, TMS and CTS+.

NetWeaver (NWDI) experience is a plus.

Monitor systemperformance and conduct / coordinate system performance tuning.

Works with SAP development team fortroubleshooting and performance tuning.

•Follow SAP standards for Client Management including System Refresh schedules, transport management andother technology layer processing requirements; identify current and projected limitations or risks for the SAPTechnology environment.

•Support the creation of the strategy and roadmap of SAP application architecture and maintain the technologyarchitecture roadmap providing on-going design strategy for future enhancements based on currentarchitecture.

Develop and maintain SAP technical processes and procedures manual.

•Coordinate external access requirements in support of interfaces.

•Effective verbal and written communication with peers and all levels of management a must.

•B.S. degree in Computer Science, Business or equivalent experience.

•Minimum of 3+ years experience integration / development experience.

•Minimum of 5 years working in SAP ECC 6.0, BI, PI Portal, Solution Manager, Java System Administration,Java Monitoring Tools, Central Monitoring Tools, TMS and CTS+, SOA (composition environment) andMiddleware Management.

•Prior knowledge of computer systems hardware and software theory, practice and concepts obtained throughformal training and experience is required.

•Candidate must be able to demonstrate solid knowledge of Root Cause Analysis.

Experience in legacy integration into SAP solution is essential.

Quickly develops and applies new skills.

•Adaptable and flexible to the work environment including, but not limited to, handling multiple tasks concurrently, and easily adapting to new assignments, systems tools; produce clear, concise, accurate written communication, clearly conveying thoughts and ideas to peers, management, and customers.

•Establish and maintaining positive work relationships with peers, management and customers, displaying willingness to understand diverse points of view; learn and apply new equipment and tools within an acceptable time frame and assume ownership of assignments, completing commitments on time.

•Practical experience with Microsoft SQL Server is a plus.

Experience working in a multiple-sourcedenvironment is a plus.  Additional preferred certifications include Six Sigma, ITIL, or SAP Solution Manager.

For immediate consideration for this position, CLICK HERE to upload CV/resume in strict confidence.

SAP Senior Business Intelligence/Business Warehouse Analyst

SAP Senior Business Intelligence/Business Warehouse Analyst – San Antonio, TX

Summary:

The SAP Senior Business Intelligence/Business Warehouse Analyst is responsible for the creation and support of the data warehouse for SAP using SAP BI and or other enterprise business intelligence toolset. Must possess a strong sense of customer service to gather requirements and understand the business needs.  The BI Analyst is responsible for defining the warehouse architecture, design, and modeling of the data structures, and developing the reporting solutions.  In addition to these primary duties, this person will also support ECC and BI upgrades, interfaces to other core business systems, interfaces to external systems, and will help define and support IT processes.

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Duties and Responsibilities:

• Strong ability to lead discussions with the business to analyze reporting needs, configure and model data, and develop reports in BI.
• Develop, implement, and manage the ETL process to bring data from ECC into BW.
• Develop processes to load data from non-SAP source systems.
• Develop options for data access (e.g. Web Solution, ECC drill-through, DSO reporting, master data reporting, etc.)
• Create and maintain data structures (DSO, InfoCubes & Muli-providers, etc.)
• Create and maintain process chain load schedules.
• Analyze and tune the BI environment.
• Focus on the BW end of BI, but provide collaborative and development support for the BO (presentation end) of BI (BEx, Universes, BOEx, WEBI, Xcelsius, Crystal Reports, etc.).
• Conduct user requirements gathering and documentation designs.
• Develop functional and technical specifications and completes object development and testing.
• Design and execute testing plans to validate the data-loading process, data integrity, and that reports are meeting business requirements.
• Work closely with end users to prioritize and manage completion of support tickets. Track and report BI support metrics.
• Manage projects assigned through the full project lifecycle including managing and coordinating the work of consultants when necessary.
• Document and control all changes made to production systems via change control process.
• Stay current with SAP’s BI technology, business and industry issues and drivers.

Minimum Job Requirements:

Education/Certifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Experience:

• 5+ years of experience data processing and modeling and report development in SAP BW/BI version 3.5 or higher.
• 1 year of experience on SAP BI 7.0 is desired.
• Knowledge and experience with Business Objects is desired.
• Knowledge of core SAP Modules (SD, MM, FICO, PP, and QM)
• ABAP Programming experience is a desired.
• In-depth knowledge of SAP BW Data Architecture.
• Strong systems architecture and design skills.
• Knowledge and experience with data warehouse logical modeling Star Schema, Fact, Dimension, Snow-flake, Lookup, Staging, cube.
• Experience with BI Administrator Workbench.
• Two or more full project life cycle SAP implementations including blueprinting, configuration, testing, training and post implementation support.
• Experience with business case development, project planning and estimation is a must.
• Experience in Solution Manager is a plus.
• Cross-functional business experience is a must.
• Experience working for a Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) company.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Analytical Ability
  • Superior analytical skills to evaluate new business requirements, resolve issues, think through complex problems and propose appropriate solutions.
• Highly Collaborative
  • Highly accountable and naturally works well with the team to seek innovative solutions and can identify, design, and configure the system to meet the company’s Sales and Distribution users’ business requirements.
• Multi-Task
  • Ability to work on a number of deadline driven projects simultaneously with a sense of urgency.
• Detail Oriented
  • Keen attention to detail.
• Self-Motivated
  • Able to thrive in a fast paced environment with minimal direction.
• Excellent Verbal & Written Communication Skills to interface with business customers on a daily basis as well as related to project work.
• Good presentation skills to articulate ideas, options and solutions to business and IT team.
• Demonstrated ability to work in (virtual) teams to provide support and business solutions.
• Strong presentation skills with experience conducting workshops to facilitate continuous improvement in the implemented design and training.
• Strong Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills are required.

For immediate consideration for this position, CLICK HERE to submit CV/resume in confidence.

SAP Basis Lead

SAP Basis Lead

Excellent opportunity with well-established TX company.  New SAP Program requires a Senior Basis Administrator with minimum of 6-9 years Basis experience ideally in MS/SQL Server environment.  Generous salary and bonus package offered.

Job Title: SAP Basis Lead

Summary:

The Corporate SAP BASIS Lead will be responsible for the installation, configuration and maintenance of our enterprise SAP systems in a Microsoft Windows / SQL environment.  He/she must have advanced experience with core SAP ECC modules, BI/BW, business objects, Windows operating systems, Microsoft SQL Server 2005 or higher and a proven track record of implementation.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for installation and maintenance of SAP based systems, including application installations, upgrades and system backups
• Implement SAP Support Packs, and kernel upgrades
• Complete system refreshes and client copies
• Support for all phases of testing (system test, performance test, user acceptance, simulated cutover)
• Support during technical cutovers and code promotion at end of each project release.
• Work closely with the user base to evaluate performance and impact to production systems
• Ensures safety and privacy of business data and systems
• Work on projects related to this discipline, including creation of project plans and proposals
• Root Cause Analysis and Incident Response Guidance:
  - Available during system outages on a 7×24 basis to consult on best and most expedient approach for immediate resolution
  - Collect and analyze post-mortem failure data to prevent issue recurrence
  - Develop procedures to prevent outages
  - Design and specify system monitoring techniques to provide proactive protection against incidents

Minimum Job Requirements:

Education/Certifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Experience:

• 6 – 8 years of experience in SAP Basis area with updated knowledge on of SAP NetWeaver suite such as ECC, BW, Portals (ESS/MSS), SCM, PI, etc.
• Installation and planning of SAP landscapes in a Microsoft environment
• SAP implementation/support experience on any Virtualized environment
• Experience in analyzing and tuning performance issues
• Experience resolving ABAP short dumps and update errors
• Hands on experience with CCMS monitoring and reporting
• Advanced knowledge/experience with the SAP Change and Transport system
• Hands on experience in upgrades to Enhancement Packs on NetWeaver ABAP & Java stack systems.
• Hands on experience with client copies
• Hands on experience installing OS on virtualized systems

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Familiarity with SAP BI and Business Objects systems
• Basic knowledge of how SAP integrates with other systems through SAP Process Integration (PI)
• Establishing and maintaining storage management and disaster recovery planning
• Knowledge of SAP Solution Manager functionality and tools
• Intermediate knowledge of network systems and data communications
• Upgrade experience from previous SAP releases to latest NetWeaver versions
• Database administrator experience with Microsoft SQL Server
• Excellent problem-solving skills, a self-starting attitude and good communication skills
• Good documentation and grammatical skills including drafting, editing and maintaining technical documentation
• Must be service oriented and reliable, providing consistent follow-through
• Must be able to prioritize tasks, manage time and multi-task in a high-interrupt environment
• Strong Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills are required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• N/A

Working Conditions and Physical Effort:

• Light physical effort required such as standing, sitting, and walking in and around the office; reaching, climbing, and kneeling as needed; utilizing fine dexterity, the ability to see, hear, and communicate with associates as well as others by utilizing professional etiquette.

Expectations:

• Will demonstrate, promote and exemplify the Company’s Core Values in People, Quality and Growth.
• Occasional late evening and weekend work required
• Occasional travel required.

For immediate consideration, please CLICK HERE to forward CV/resume in confidence.

Thank you for your interest in this posting.

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