Position Overview :
We are seeking an experienced SAP Support Specialist to join our in-house IT department within a leading manufacturing organisation. The ideal candidate will combine in-depth process knowledge, hands-on SAP configuration expertise, and strong troubleshooting capabilities to provide high-quality SAP support services. This role focuses on managing Level 1 and Level 2 support activities for SAP systems and collaborating closely with business users to optimise processes - but it is not an SAP end-user role.
Key Responsibilities :
- Provide Level 1 and Level 2 SAP support for functional issues, ensuring timely resolution of incidents in line with agreed SLAs.
- Perform hands-on configuration across relevant SAP modules to meet evolving business needs in the manufacturing environment.
- Collaborate with finance, supply chain, production, and other functional teams to understand requirements and translate them into SAP solutions.
- Troubleshoot integration issues between SAP modules (e.g., MM, SD, PP, CO, FI) and propose effective fixes or enhancements.
- Conduct root cause analysis for recurring incidents and recommend process improvements or preventive measures.
- Participate in system testing, including unit, integration, and user acceptance testing for configuration changes and system updates.
- Work closely with SAP Basis and external consultants for escalated issues or advanced configurations.
- Maintain clear documentation of configuration changes, functional specifications, and support procedures.
- Support month-end and year-end processes in collaboration with the relevant business teams.
Required Qualifications & Skills :
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Commerce, Engineering, or a related field.3- 5 years of SAP experience within the IT department of a manufacturing company.Proven SAP configuration skills in at least one core module (MM, SD, PP, FI, or CO) with exposure to others.Strong process knowledge in manufacturing-related business cycles (procurement, production planning, sales order management, costing, etc.).Demonstrated troubleshooting skills and experience handling integration issues.Ability to manage L1 and L2 SAP support tickets independently.Effective communication skills for working across technical and business teams.Preferred Skills :
Experience with SAP S / 4HANA and Fiori applications.Familiarity with transport management and change request handling.Exposure to manufacturing KPIs and process optimisation projects.Why Join Us?
Be part of a core IT team supporting critical manufacturing operations.Work across multiple SAP modules and develop cross-functional expertise.Opportunity for career growth into senior SAP functional or business analyst roles.(ref : hirist.tech)