SAP Functional Consultant – Sales & Distribution

Role: SAP Functional Consultant – Sales & Distribution
Location: Toronto, ON
Duration: Contract

Description of Assignment
The Client has launched a major business transformation of its financial
system, driven by the implementation of SAP S/HANA to enable future-state
processes. Modules that are involved in this transformation include Finance and
Controlling, Funds Management, Grants Management, Asset Accounting, Project
Systems, Treasury and Risk Management, Cash Management, Logistics and
Sales and Distribution. The project is currently in the Deploy phase.
The SAP Functional Consultant – Sales & Distribution will complement the
existing SC team.

Assignment Duties
The SAP Functional Consultants is required as the project integrate into the
hypercare team for the project. The resource will.
 During the hypercare period, provide support for trouble shooting, issue
identification, triaging support tickets defect resolution processes
 Support the PMO in the prioritization and implementation of items deferred
to post go-live. This will include.
o Configure S/ with changes prioritized for implementation
o validate proposed functionality and alignment to leading/best
practices design
 This includes functions such as Sales Invoicing, Accounts
Receivable, Collections and Dunning Dispute management.
o Develop functional specifications for development objects
o Reviewing/updating test script and test cases, identification of test
data, test execution
o Update business process documentation and provide input to
updated polices required to support newly implemented functionality
o Development of risk mitigation strategies, etc.
o Development of communication and any new or updated training
material required.
 Support the SC team providing SAP knowledge/expertise/leadership.
 Analyze the end to end SC process and identify areas of
improvement and how these can be addressed leveraging Standard SAP
functionality.
 Identify linkages to other key processes to support reporting.
 Work in collaboration with the Business Process Lead and vendor lead
informing the design, development and configuration of the SAP solution
and its integration with SAP and non-SAP solutions.
 Help to validate proposed functionality and alignment to design with
the Systems Integrator and also provide their experience in leading best
practices.
 Provide leadership of business processes, accounting principles, systems
configuration, enhancements and data to enable related processes


Qualifications
. A minimum of + years hands-on experience in large project/program
management with Government jurisdictions and or large private sector
organizations.
. Expertise and experience in SAP S/HANA modules; Sales & Distribution,
SAP Finance, Controlling, Asset Accounting, Accounts Payable, Project
Systems, Funds Management,
SAP Certification SD would be an asset;
a. Experience or Knowledge of any of the following functions will also
be an asset; Accounts Receivables, Dunning, Collections
Management, Dispute Management.
. Extensive experience providing support during hypercare period of a project
implementation and transitioning to sustainment
a. Experience in troubleshooting, problem resolution during post go-live
period
. Expertise in configuration of S/ HANA modules including SAP SD as well as
FICO (AR, Collection, Dunning and Dispute Management)
. Experience in delivering at least end-to-end implementations.
Implementation in a public sector environment with S/HANA would be an
asset.
. Strong knowledge of test methodologies. Extensive experience with
traditional and innovative project management processes, techniques, tools
across agile, waterfall, iterative methods and associated tools including
PMBOK or SAP Activate Methodology.
. Working knowledge of SAP Solution Manager Change Request will also be
an asset.
. Ability to work in transformative programs.
. Strong in process management and controls to minimize risks exposure.
. Ability to lead efficient communication between all project stakeholders,
including internal teams and clients.
. Ability to achieve business objectives through influencing and effectively
working with key stakeholders.
. Excellent written & verbal communication skills (comfortable & confident
communicating at all levels, including business partners, leadership and
vendors).
. Demonstrated critical thinking and strategic planning skills