Sr. SAP Analyst-Production Planning

Updated on 3/23/2023

Locations

Normal, IL, USA

Experience Level

Entry

Junior

Mid

Senior

Expert

Requirements

COMMON:
Decision Quality - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization progressing forward (“not just motion”)
Cultivates Innovation - Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful
Drives Results - Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances
Manages Conflict - Handles conflict situations effectively, with a win win mindset
Communicates effectively - Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear message to different audiences. Fosters open communication with all stakeholders
Solution Portfolio Management - Plans, prioritizes, sequences, and manages portfolio of work to maximize delivery of business value
Technical Acumen - Pursues continuous learning and application of technologies to achieve desired business, architectural, and productivity outcomes
SPECIFIC to Role:
5-8 years' experience in delivering Production Planning
Experience participating in full-system implementation life cycles
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems or Business
Ability to lead a team of Production Planning SAP business analysts
Experience in Automotive and manufacturing industries
Integrated Product & Process Engineering(iPPE) master data knowledge is a strong plus
MES & PLM integration experience is a strong plus
SAP Variant Configuration (SAP LO-VC) is a strong plus

Responsibilities

COMMON:
Ensure compliance to key regulatory, security and organizational policies and procedures
Engage, collaborate, and communicate effectively with variety of stakeholders to deliver the business value
Define and establish right size processes to enable productive use of resources
Design and deliver high-quality, low-cost solutions to meet business needs
SPECIFIC to Role:
Act as an SAP analyst accountable for the design and implementation of SAP S/4 HANA capabilities focused on Production Planning - Material Consumption strategies and solutions
Experience in Manufacturing Master Data governance and maintenance - Bill of materials, Routings, Work centers, Production Supply Area, Control Cycle
Accountable for planning and executing the day-to-day activities of the material resource planning(MRP) and material consumption (COGI) issues root cause analysis and resolutions
Leverage leading-practice business process knowledge & proficiency for from other industries specially in Automotive
Strong communication / interpersonal skills, capable of interacting with multiple levels of IT and business management
Experience in Discrete and Repetitive manufacturing
Successfully influences diverse groups and teams in a complex, ambiguous and rapidly changing environment to deliver value-added solutions
Advanced problem solving and root cause analysis combined with proven ability to communicate those analysis

Desired Qualifications

Experience in PPDS is a plus

Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract.

As a company, we constantly challenge what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations.

Job Summary-

As an SAP analyst, you will be accountable for the design and implementation of SAP S/4 HANA capabilities focused on Production Planning

Responsibilities-

COMMON:
- Ensure compliance to key regulatory, security and organizational policies and procedures
- Engage, collaborate, and communicate effectively with variety of stakeholders to deliver the business value
- Define and establish right size processes to enable productive use of resources
- Design and deliver high-quality, low-cost solutions to meet business needs
SPECIFIC to Role:
- Act as an SAP analyst accountable for the design and implementation of SAP S/4 HANA capabilities focused on Production Planning – Material Consumption strategies and solutions.
- Experience in Manufacturing Master Data governance and maintenance – Bill of materials, Routings, Work centers, Production Supply Area, Control Cycle
- Accountable for planning and executing the day-to-day activities of the material resource planning(MRP) and material consumption (COGI) issues root cause analysis and resolutions.
- Leverage leading-practice business process knowledge & proficiency for from other industries specially in Automotive.
- Strong communication / interpersonal skills, capable of interacting with multiple levels of IT and business management.
- Experience in Discrete and Repetitive manufacturing
- Successfully influences diverse groups and teams in a complex, ambiguous and rapidly changing environment to deliver value-added solutions.
- Advanced problem solving and root cause analysis combined with proven ability to communicate those analysis.

Requirement-

COMMON:
- Decision Quality – Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization progressing forward (“not just motion”)
- Cultivates Innovation – Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful
- Drives Results – Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances
- Manages Conflict – Handles conflict situations effectively, with a win win mindset
- Communicates effectively – Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear message to different audiences. Fosters open communication with all stakeholders.
- Solution Portfolio Management – Plans, prioritizes, sequences, and manages portfolio of work to maximize delivery of business value
- Technical Acumen – Pursues continuous learning and application of technologies to achieve desired business, architectural, and productivity outcomes
SPECIFIC to Role:
- 5-8 years’ experience in delivering Production Planning.
- Experience participating in full-system implementation life cycles.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems or Business
- Ability to lead a team of Production Planning SAP business analysts.
- Experience in Automotive and manufacturing industries
- Integrated Product & Process Engineering(iPPE) master data knowledge is a strong plus.
- MES & PLM integration experience is a strong plus.
- SAP Variant Configuration (SAP LO-VC) is a strong plus.
- Experience in PPDS is a plus.

This is where you’ll work:

Department: IT Infrastructure and Enterprise Applications

Locations: Normal, IL, Chicago, Palo Alto, Irvine, Atlanta

Salary Range for California Based Applicants: $147,000 to $169,000 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).

Benefits Summary: Rivian provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Coverage is effective on the first day of employment, and Rivian covers most of the premiums.

Equal Opportunity

Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at [email protected].

Candidate Data Privacy

Rivian may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.

Rivian may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian affiliates; and (iii) Rivian’s service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.

Rivian may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions.

Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.

10,001+ employees

Website

Electric vehicles manufacturer

Automotive

Company Overview

Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. The company believes there is a more responsible way to explore the world and is determined to make the transition to sustainable transportation an exciting one. Rivian designed their emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles to challenge what's possible.

Benefits

Ownership for All: We offer every employee the opportunity to own Rivian stock through equity programs, supporting their financial wellness.
Mental and Emotional Wellness: We provide employees and their families access to mental wellness platforms and our Employees Assistance Program
Fertility and Family Planning: We support diverse family-building journeys, providing employees with benefits such as paid parental leave and financial support for adoption, fertility treatments or surrogacy.
Competitive Compensation: We offer competitive compensation packages driven by mutual investment in our long-term growth and success.
Career Development: We enable all employees to own their development. Continuous learning opportunities and tuition reimbursement help drive performance, boost engagement and develop future leaders.
Transgender Benefits: In alignment with WPATH guidelines, our 2022 plans provide coverage toward medical, pharmacy and cosmetic needs.

Company Core Values

A diverse workforce
Embracing active allyship
Purpose-driven partnerships
Supporting our team