Search Job Listings   Submit Resume   Job Details     Job Ref # No. of Openings Category Job Title Base Compensation Location Status Description Recruiter Last Updated EBAZ-9428112825 1 SAP / Perm SAP BI Lead Florida Full Time POSITION PURPOSE The Business Intelligence Lead will be accountable for setting a vision for Business Intelligence and helping to guide in the development and enforcement of the vision of business intelligence across the entire organization. This includes interfacing with the end users, IT Business Applications Analysts and Report Developers to develop a consistent architecture and deliver on the business demands. In addition, the lead will need to be responsible for the BI Architecture and act as a BI Architect. The individual must be well versed in backend modeling as well as being able to translate requirements into that model and explaining the pros and cons for the model. The Lead will also be responsible for developing and enforcing the processes associated within the IT development team. This can be an exciting opportunity to take on not only more of a leadership position and deliver results that allows the business to improve their decision making process, but also to take on this initiative across an Enterprise BI implementation. This role will not be a typical dedicated BI Lead role. Because of our size, this individual must be willing to perform a number of roles including BI Architect, report developer, and provide training to end users. We are looking for a leader, who has strong drive, can take initiative and has a clear vision for BI and how the tools can be leveraged to meet that vision. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES · Responsible for defining and implementing working processes for a newly developed BI department · Thorough understanding of Data Warehouse and Business Intelligence best practices is required · Work with both functional and technical project personnel, providing in-depth knowledge of BI information delivery/presentation methodology · Strong ability to extract and document requirements from end users, including leading requirements gathering workshops · Develop and enforce a Business Intelligence/BusinessObjects Strategy and Architecture including System Design · Provide leadership in developing a design for Business Warehouse, BusinessObjects Web Intelligence Reports, Universes and Xcelsius dashboards to the BI developers. · Resolution of any BW implementation issues as well as integration issues of BW with other systems. · Provide general assistance, advice, and critiques to various team members as well as management personnel regarding such matters as new or improved system design, testing and implementation techniques, documentation adequacy, user acceptance testing, and application efficiency/integrity · Lead project planning sessions with project managers, business analysts and team members to analyze business requirements and outline the proposed solution · The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills (verbal and written), strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to accuracy and detail. EXPERIENCE · Proven track record of Implementing and maintaining BI as a BI Architect & Lead. · Proven track record of implementing best practices and processes into an organization · Willingness to perform development activities · 8 years of experience in analysis, design, development, customization, implementation, and installation of software applications and BI tools. · Architecting background on at least three full life cycle BW/BOBJ Implementations for medium to large projects of high complexity. · Designing, modeling, and building data structures and data mapping routines in SAP BW to support the data and reporting requirements for all areas of the organization · Needs to participate in high level planning and design discussion with Business Analysts. Must be able to architect a data model, as required to reflect the business needs · In-depth development experience with SAP BW, including ODS, Info Cube, MultiProvider, and BEx query development · Hands-on development experience with Business Objects WebI, Universe Designer, Live Office, Crystal Reports, Query as a Web Service, LifeCycle Manager(LCM),and Xcelsius · 8+ yrs of experience with BusinessObjects · 8+ years experience working in Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence. · Experience with SAP BW, ABAP, NetWeaver and other Functional modules. · Strong Experience with one or more SAP modules such as FI/CO, PP, MM, PM, APO and/or SD. · Experience being a trainer of SAP BusinessObjects · Extensive experience with advanced development concepts such as data modeling, SQL queries, cardinality, complex joins, loop detection, prompting, performance tuning, row level security, etc. · Migration experience between two or more major versions of BusinessObjects · Ability to translate business requirements into technical deliverables. · Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. · Clear communication skills and the ability to align priorities and reach consensus in meetings is a must EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS · Bachelor's degree is required. Degree in Engineering, MIS/Computer Science, or a related field is strongly preferred. · Preferred - BOCP (BusinessObjects Certified Professional) and/or related Pearson VUE certification(s). · Preferred - Certified in SAP BW. Robb Ebel 06/15/2011 EBAZ-9832517086 ON HOLD 1 SAP / Perm SAP BOBJ/BI Developer - ON HOLD Full Time THIS POSITION IS ON HOLD AS OF 9/22/11 POSITION PURPOSE The SAP Business Intelligence Developer will be responsible for the hands-on design and development of new SAP Business Intelligence and Business Objects solutions, predominantly in the areas of Enterprise Data Warehousing, Enterprise Reporting, Query and Analysis, and Analytical Services. Responsibilities also include day-to-day maintenance, support, and enhancement of the existing SAP BI/BOBJ environments. The focus of this position will be in developing end user reporting solutions through the BOBJ toolset, working in close connection with the SAP BW developers and the BI Architect. While the position will focus on end user report writing, there are plenty of opportunities to be exposed and to further develop skillsets for SAP BW development ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES · Work with both functional and technical project personnel, providing in-depth knowledge of BI information delivery/presentation methodology · Thorough understanding of Data Warehouse and Business Intelligence best practices is required · Strong ability to extract and document requirements from end users · Develop and enforce a Business Intelligence/BusinessObjects Strategy and Reporting Architecture including System Design · Provide leadership in developing a design and building BusinessObjects Web Intelligence Reports, Universes and Xcelsius dashboards · Assist in the installation and configuration of BusinessObjects XI R3.1/XI R2 Server and Desktop products · Provide general assistance, advice, and critiques to various team members as well as management personnel regarding such matters as new or improved system design, testing and implementation techniques, documentation adequacy, user acceptance testing, and application efficiency/integrity · Lead requirement gathering sessions with project managers, business analysts and team members to analyze business requirements and outline the proposed solution. Take initiative in helping the end users in understanding how to use information to further their business goals. · The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills (verbal and written), strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to accuracy and detail. EXPERIENCE · 4 years of experience in analysis, design, development, customization, implementation, and installation of software applications and BI tools. · Involved on at least two full life cycle BW/BOBJ Implementations for medium to large projects of high complexity. · Designing, modeling, and building data structures and data mapping routines in SAP BW to support the data and reporting requirements for all areas of the organization · Needs to participate in both high level and detailed planning and design discussion with Business Analysts and end users. · Some experience in designing, building data structures and data mapping routines in SAP BW to support the data and reporting requirements for all areas of the organization · Hands-on development experience with Business Objects WebI, Universe Designer, Live Office, Crystal Reports, Voyager, Query as a Web Service, LifeCycle Manager(LCM) , and Xcelsius · Demonstrated experience using Business Objects Universe Designer to create BO universes against BW as a data source. Extensive experience developing with Web Intelligence (Webi) and Xcelsius against BW · Ability to administer security, perform maintenance and enhancements to existing software in the BO XI 3.1 environment · Some development experience with SAP BW, including ODS, Info Cube, MultiProvider, and BEx query development. Knowledge of Extractors and Process Chains · Knowledge and experience in Various SAP modules such as FI/CO, PP, MM, PM, APO. · Experience being a trainer of SAP BusinessObjects · Extensive experience with advanced development concepts such as data modeling, SQL queries, cardinality, complex joins, loop detection, prompting, performance tuning, row level security, etc. · Migration experience between two or more major versions of BusinessObjects · Ability to translate business requirements into technical deliverables. · Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. · Clear communication skills and the ability to align priorities and reach consensus in meetings is a must EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS · Bachelor's degree is required. Degree in Engineering, MIS/Computer Science, or a related field is strongly preferred. · Preferred - BOCP (BusinessObjects Certified Professional) and/or related Pearson VUE certification(s). Robb Ebel 08/17/2011 EBMM-2140719398 1 SAP / Perm SAP BW-BI with PMP standard Florida Full Time - Develop guidelines, processes, and procedures governing enterprise-wide data collection and BI implementation - Translate business requirements into system design specification for new applications into BI - Develop OLAP cubes, metadata models, metrics, SDK reports and queries - Optimize the data environment in order to efficiently access enterprise data as well as develop and provide internal application metrics - Integrate data sources to develop data marts - Provide effective support throughout the development life cycle Develop and implement data naming conventions and documentation for enterprise system planning as well as enhancements of the BI tools. Develop and implement specialized training for effective use of data and reporting resources - Act as technical resource to database administrators, data warehouse administrators and application developers on access to and use of data - End user support which includes resolving reporting issues, training and general support - Develop standards for dealing with ad hoc reporting and ensure compliance throughout the user community - Participate in the creation and maintenance of data dictionary, and reporting standards - Experience in SAP BW Bex Query Development, Dashboards and multiproviders - Must have strong experience / skills in tuning data warehouse objects and a BI landscape - Use variety of tools including Business Objects and techniques to merge data across multiple environments and systems - Experience in process / document flow reporting - Accurately estimate work efforts and time estimates - Develop and manage work plans - Experience with SAP ECC, esp MM and FI highly desirable - SAP BW certification a plus - PMI certification desired - Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science or related area - Five (5) years experience developing and implementing SAP BW business reporting requirements - Experience designing / tuning infocubes, multicubes, ODS, developing transfer and update rules Robb Ebel 07/20/2011 EBMM-1074202021 1 SAP / Perm SAP FICO System Analyst Lead standard Florida Full Time Requirements: - Project management/supervisory experience (Three (3) or more full life-cycle ERP Implementations in the financial areas) - Four (4) or more years of CO configuration/design experience Bachelor's - Sciences (CPA and / or MBA is a plus) - Additional experience in some of the following R/3 modules is desired: FI, AM, TR/Banks, AP, AR, Workflow, ECCS, FERC, PCA - A strong accounting and finance background specifically in the areas related to management accounting is desired. - Experience working in a multi-currency environment is desired - Experience working in an ECC 6.0 environment is desired - Experience developing R/3 forms, reports, interfaces, conversions and enhancements is desired. - Experience working in a utility is also a desired. Robb Ebel 07/20/2011 EBMM-3303270755 1 SAP / Perm SAP BW SEM/BPS with IP standard Florida Full Time Requirements - Minimum 6 years of professional experience - Must have full life cycle implementation experience with a minimum of 2 years developing financial planning application based on SAP BW-IP, and utilizing SAP Business Explorer Analyzer 7.0 as the front end, in a functional and technical role, and have strong accounting and finance background. Should be familiar with SAP/SEM/BPS applications in order to support existing applications and provide direction and guidance to move them to SAP BW-IP based on customer demands. - Must have Fox programming skills, Excel VBA and ABAP skills are highly desired. Hands on experience with various IP development areas like aggregation levels, filters, functions, sequences and design and configuration of input schedules using Microsoft excel or web based The individual must have at least 2 to 3 IP/SEM Implementation in the financial areas and have related R/3 experience (preferably in PCA/CCA and/or CONS), and strong accounting and finance background (i.e. familiar with P&L and Balance Sheet Planning). - Hands on experience in various IP/SEM development areas like excel or web based planning, java script, planning sequences, planning function, good understanding and project experience in fox coding for planning functions. - Needs to demonstrate ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with clients, peers, and management to develop solutions and ensure stakeholder buy-in. - Needs to demonstrate proficiency in troubleshooting technical issues, and supporting SEM, BW and IP applications and performance tuning. - The individual must possess knowledge of the software development life cycles especially when incorporating new functionalities into the existing IP/SEM model for design, build, execution ,security testing and productionalize the work effort. - The candidate should have strong analytical and ability to solve problems by consulting with peers. Should be able to identify and mitigate risks as early as possible. - The candidate should have experience working with planning based security for IP/SEM Planning applications. The candidate needs to be competent with BW security/authorization design and implementation. Robb Ebel 07/20/2011 EBAP-8123537868 1 SAP / Perm SAP Account Executive U.S. Open Full Time Up to to 75% travel MUST have solid consulting services in the ERP and/or E- Business space · Preferable to have experience dealing with Microsoft, Oracle and/or SAP services. · MUST have a successful track record of carrying a $3 million+ quota as an individual contributor. · Preferable to have existing relationships with Oracle/SAP/Microsoft sales teams. · A history of successfully meeting/exceeding sales quotas · Solid understanding of Sales Methodology · Strong problem solving, organizational, and interpersonal skills · Superior communication skills, both written and oral (including group presentations/sales presentations) · At least 5 years experience in professional services consulting at a national or global management consulting firm · At least 3 years experience in collaborating in development of complex deals · At least 5 years experience in selling / closing deals in a high pressure environment · At least 5 years experience in creating winning business cases and proposals · At least 3 years experience in effectively speaking and writing at an executive level Full Time Permanent Position Robb Ebel 08/09/2011 EB-1142717535 1 SAP / Perm SAP BW Developer $110,000 Boston, MA Full Time Seeking a highly motivated, experienced SAP BW developer to join the IT Applications team. You will work closely with the SAP BW Architect to estimate, plan, develop, and deliver SAP development activities in support of multiple projects around SAP's BW. You will design, develop, and enhance custom extracts in SAP BW. You will build customized info objects, InfoProviders, transformations, and user exits. You will work with standard SAP business content and modify this depending on business requirement. You will gather requirements,create specs, test and provide support to the business users and functional teams. You will support both new project implementations and provide ongoing production support and maintenance, working on a small BW team in a new BW implementation. Skills required include the following: 5-6+ year of SAP BW experience BS in information systems, computer science, or business administration Strong knowledge of SAP BW 7.x (back-end) and data sources in SAP ECC Strong abilities to translate functional requirements into BW queries Strong ABAP background and good understanding of object oriented programming in ABAP Good experience with performance tuning and query optimization Expertise in unit testing, BW BEx, and writing technical and user documentation Experience with at least 3 of the following SAP modules: MM, PP, SD, QM, FI, CO, SM, HR Strong analytical, problem solving communication, and organizational skills Self motivated with ability to mutli task with excellent time management skills and attention to quality and detail Experience supporting global SAP BW implementations a plus Experience using SAP BW for data acquisition from non SAP systems a plu Robb Ebel 09/13/2011 EBAI-2096719335 1 SAP / Perm SAP SD Business Systems Analyst 90,000+ Open in US Full Time The SAP Business System Analyst will be responsible for managing production support activities relating to the SAP ECC 6.0 and SD implementations. He/She should be fluent in the customer service process including the following areas: pricing, materials, intercompany transactions, commissions, service repairs, returns, credit/debit memo processing, shipping/delivery, and reporting, etc. The qualified candidate will manage a queue of production support issues submitted through the help desk system by end-users, propose and execute configuration changes and/or enhancements to the existing system in a controlled manner. He/She will communicate with all relevant stakeholders, including Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), SAP Super Users, Business Process Managers (BPMs) and Global Business Process Owners (GBPOs) to prioritize and approve requests for modification to the core configuration and other special projects. He/She will report frequent updates on the status of open requests to the business units and through the help desk reporting system. He/She will be responsible for communicating with end-users, providing training support (as needed) and working within agreed upon production support service levels - A minimum 5 years of hands-on configuration and 3+ years of support experience with SAP core SD modules and processes - A minimum of 2 Full Life cycles - Provide first level remote and onsite support of technical needs for business users - Handle support calls - address support issues; Log, direct, monitor, and ensure successful resolution prior to close of issue with the business user. - Reduce over all number of support incidents by identifying root cause - Responds to production problems or user calls with sense of urgency. Determines root cause of problem, resolves problem, or obtains necessary help in resolving problem. Works with users and IT department until problem is resolved - The ability to work in diversified teams, and guide and motivate team members - Strong time management skills and the ability to multi-task - Excellent written, oral, and presentation skills - Excellent customer services orientation and experience in business-related interactions - BW / BI knowledge is a plus - A BA/BS Degree is required Robb Ebel 01/23/2012 EBSY-1161035818 1 SAP / Perm SAP Info Security Analyst II Houston, TX Full Time Overview: Assists in design, development, and implementation of enterprise security roles, controls, solutions, processes, and policies. Responsibilities: - Work with business process teams to gather system access and restriction requirements for SAP and non-SAP systems and applications in order to address job creation / change requirements - Prepare and conduct training sessions for internal team members, providing team members with the information required to perform support activities within assigned SAP applications - Singlehandedly troubleshoot and resolve security relevant issues for assigned systems and applications, ensuring compliance with policies, processes, and standards approved by management - Design and build SAP security roles for both interactive and non-interactive users across the enterprise based on complex business requirements, company policies and standards, and regulatory requirements - Work with business process teams to ensure that all new / modified security roles are effectively tested and validated as meeting necessary requirements prior to being made available for use within the production environment - Contribute to the definition and implementation of SAP and non-SAP secure configuration parameters, monitoring the system to ensure that the parameters - Contribute to the development and implementation of overall enterprise-wide security policies, processes, standards and guidelines - Maintain SAP GRC rule sets based on rules defined by the internal audit group - Utilize SAP GRC in order to effectively identify potential SOX segregation of duties issues with security roles, working with business process teams to effectively address roles as required to ensure compliance - Contribute to the design and implementation of effective system and application security controls to mitigate indentified risks, monitoring existing controls for effectiveness, and recommending changes in controls where required - Configure and utilize company licensed tools as well as widely available security tools in order to effectively identify SAP and non-SAP security vulnerabilities, associated risk levels, and recommend resolutions based on the findings and associated environment - Contribute to the execution and documentation of enterprise-wide risk assessments - Work with Legal, HR, and Treasury to identify the impact of new or modified regulations on the company's current environment, and recommend appropriate changes to ensure compliance - Support security monitoring activities through the execution and analysis of defined reports, and based on the results, following internal processes and work with appropriate teams to ensure that the appropriate actions are taken - Create and maintain SIEM (Security Information & Event Management) tool rules to ensure the appropriate notification of Security and support teams of security related incidents - Contribute to the development and maintenance of the enterprise-wide security awareness program - Coordinate and lead information gathering and issue resolution sessions with internal team members, as well as other IT and business teams - Contribute to the design, implementation and maintenance of an enterprise-wide information classification and protection program - Assist with the development and documentation of internal team processes - Evaluate and recommend software solutions that would be of value to the organization - Participate in a 24x7 support rotation - Perform other Information Security tasks as required and assigned Qualifications: Educational requirements: - High School Diploma required, Bachelors degree or greater preferred Special requirements: - 1+ years SAP Basis experience - 3+ years SAP Security experience - SSCP, Security+ or comparable certification - Subject matter expert in a broad range of security concepts - Wintel, AIX, and DB/2 experience - Knowledge of a broad range of security concepts - Broad IT knowledge and experience, including an understanding of network devices and their role in a secure environment - Able to work directly with team members and end-users in stressful situations - Ability to work in a dynamic environment - Ability to solve complex problems through research and technical detective work - Ability to learn new technologies and processes quickly - Ability to quickly adapt to changes in timelines and sequences - Ability to lead information gathering and issue resolution sessions, both internal to the team, and with other IT and business teams - Able to work off hours when required - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - Collaboration skills Robb Ebel 12/15/2011 EBSY-6300924852 1 SAP / Perm SAP Functional Analyst III - OM Houston, TX Full Time Job Title: SAP Functional Analyst III - OM # Positions: 1 Overview: Provides senior-level functional expertise in the development of SAP interfaces to third party applications and external customers and leads the implementation of configuration changes within the assigned functional area(s), in addition to performing ongoing maintenance and support. Responsibilities: - Provides functional expertise within and across multiple functional areas to confirm business requirements definition. - Provides guidance and insights about the nature and implementation of the modules associated with the specified functional area(s) and other related functional areas as needed, to the implementation teams, subject matter experts, end users, IT specialists, Systems Integrator(s), and other internal and external resources. - Defines, documents and performs (or oversees less experienced Functional Analysts in performing) configuration changes and identifies potential programming modifications necessary to meet the business requirements for all of the ERP modules and/or related systems within the functional area. - Provides oversight to less experienced Functional Analysts as required. - Updates tickets with status and sends email notifications timely and accurately. - Responds to emails and v-mails in an appropriate timeframe. - Participates in change management and release management activities relating to the assigned functional area(s). - Facilitates and/or participates in functional and technical solution reviews with management staff, developers, architects, and infrastructure (i.e., Basis) representatives. - Responsible for resolving and troubleshooting solution defects, including interface support, debugging, and functional support within the assigned functional area(s) as necessary. - Collaborates with all levels of the organization on project schedules, risks, and issues relating to the assigned modules within functional area. - Works cross-team with Business and Functional Analysts to identify process improvement opportunities. - Keeps project leadership and stakeholders informed of progress on tasks and issues requiring follow-up. - Provides expertise in the preparation and validation of test cases and test planning, supervises and participates in testing activities related to the assigned functional area(s) (including unit, integration and user acceptance testing). - Provides guidance and expertise relating to the assigned functional area(s) for the set up and support of Production and non-Production environments. - Works cross-team with other Functional Analysts to develop standards and establish processes for the creation and on-going maintenance of documentation related to configuration changes. - Reviews and recommends training classes and materials related to the assigned functional area(s). - Attends focus groups and participates in SAP communities to keep apprised of breaking trends and potential strategies which may be used to further enhance support for the assigned functional area(s). - Records time in record keeping system accurately and timely. - Participates in all requirements for achieving team goals. - Complies with all corporate and department policies and procedures. - Provides after hours support. - Travels as required to fulfill assigned tasks. - Performs other job duties as assigned. Qualifications: Education: - Bachelors degree required in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field. In lieu of degree one of the below prerequisites would be required: - High School Diploma + 12 years of experience in the field - 2-year Associates Degree + 6 years of experience in the same field - 3 years of education toward a Bachelors degree + 2 years of experience in the same field. Experience: - Minimum 5 years of overall IT work experience. - Minimum 3 years of SAP experience in all SAP modules related to the assigned functional area of OM. - Minimum 5 years food service or related industry experience preferred. - In-depth knowledge of the SAP Sales and Distribution including material master, customer master, and organizational setups as well as a working knowledge of related product modules/product suites, business processes (including complex business process flows and functional diagrams), navigation mechanics, configuration requirements and integration with other modules. - In-depth knowledge and experience in working with iDoc formats. - Working familiarity with EDI formats - Experience in ABAP programming and de-bugging - Experience in working with SAP PI, XI and other netweaver tools. - Comprehensive knowledge of change control and release management processes. - In-depth knowledge of project management (through entire project lifecycle) methodologies and practices. - Working knowledge of the Remedy ticketing software or software providing similar functionality to resolve incidents. - Experience with Visio, Microsoft Office, Business Objects, Microsoft Project and Process Modeling tools. Professional Skills: - Superior written and verbal communication skills, including preparing for and conducting presentations for both large and small audiences. - Ability to present ideas in user-friendly language to non-technical staff and end users. - Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of management and staff. - Ability to develop functional and technical specifications. - Ability to research a wide variety of computing-related matters and provide alternative solutions to issues. - Superior analytical and problem solving skills. - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing associated stress. - Flexible; readily accepts new changes and is viewed as a change champion; open to new ideas. - Maintains positive attitude and helps to promote in others. - Superior organizational and prioritization skills; manages time well. - Proven ability to identify, focus on, and own high priority issues and tasks. - Proven track record of ability to deliver against deadlines and produce high quality results (accuracy, thoroughness in the deliverables they are producing) - Adept at working in both group settings and independently. - Self-motivated and ability to apply good judgment and decision-making skills. - Superior professionalism, leadership and interpersonal skills. - Ability to motivate and oversee less senior staff members. - Strives to increase knowledge in corporate business functions as well as technical knowledge. - Actively pursues pre-approved self-education as related to job responsibilities. ***We offer excellent benefits including PPO Insurance, 401k Plan, Stock Purchase Plan, Product Purchase Discounts, and much more! Drug Screen. EOE. Robb Ebel 01/16/2012 EBSY-8410302386 1 SAP / Perm ABAP Developer II (SAP S/D) Houston, TX Full Time # Positions: 1 Overview: Provides expertise in all aspects of technical design and ABAP code for FRICEW/ RICEFW objects along with the ongoing maintenance and support. Applies communication, analytical, problem solving, business knowledge and technical skills to design and develop quality solutions. Solid understanding of OTC (order to cash) process, development experience in SAP SD (Pricing, ATP Check, Document Flow and 3rd Party Orders), ABAP debugging skills, code performance tuning, and ABAP general troubleshooting are required. Strong Knowledge of SAP-SD module: " RFCs and BAPIs " Enhancements " Transport Management " Performance Optimization Techniques " Debugging & Troubleshooting ABAP Programs " Parallel Processing Knowledge of SAP CRM/ SAP FI is preferred. Responsibilities: " Collaborate with User Experience (UX), Process Teams, and IT organizations on solution design " Provide effort estimates based on business requirements " Design based on development standards and approaches " Prepare technical specification based on thorough understanding of functional specification " Facilitate extended unit test " Perform code review " Provide interface support as necessary " Provide guidance and insights about the nature of and implementation of application to internal and external teams " Collaborate with team members (Frontend, Middle-layer, and Backend) on FRICEW requirements and solution design " Code based on development standards and approaches " Perform development quality checks " Assist with functional acceptance testing as needed " Prepare all deliverables for assigned FRICEW object as detailed in software development life cycle " Provide timely defect resolution to minimize delays in project time-line " Assist with code transport process " Provide timely status update " Contribute, understand and adhere to Application Development processes, software development standards, and technical approaches relevant to assigned technology (ie OOP best practices) " Provide after hours support " Perform additional duties as assigned by leadership team Qualifications: Education / Experience: " A bachelor's degree is required preferably in Computer Science or Information Systems " 3+ years of overall IT work experience " 2+ years of experience in ABAP " Knowledge of assigned business and functional areas of SAP SD module " Knowledge of SAP software, language and tool such as ABAP and Netweaver platform " Knowledge of common design patterns and programming models " Knowledge of common development frameworks and tools " Knowledge of software development standards and best practice approaches " Exposure of Web technologies and technical architectures Skills / Abilities: " ABAP, BAPI, RFC, ABAP Web Dynpro, Java exposure, NetWeaver Development Infrastructure (NWDI) " Has Certified and/or taken one or more of the following courses in SAP Application Development o SAPTEC - Fundamentals of SAP NetWeaver Application Server o TAW12 - ABAP Workbench Concepts o BC400 - ABAP Workbench Foundations o NET310 - Fundamentals of Web Dynpro for ABAP " Experience in creating applications based on the Web Dynpro for ABAP programming model is desired " Knowledge on system architecture of the SAP NetWeaver Application Server " Good understanding of Model View Controller (MVC) programming model " Understands how SAP Interactive Forms by Adobe is integrated into SAP NetWeaver " Ability to perform multiple duties concurrently with attention to detail and quality " Ability to work independently and with teams under the guidance of the Technical Lead and supervision of the Team Lead " Ability to prioritize and manage work under the guidance of the Technical Lead and supervision of the Team Lead " Ability to proactively monitor and communicate for timely escalation of issues " Ability to troubleshoot and debug in assigned technology " Ability to learn and apply new technologies quickly " Ability to understand and follow IT department data metrics requirements (such as time recording and project tracking) " Ability to understand and comply with all corporate policies " Ability to facilitate internal and cross team interactions " Ability to foster new ideas and concepts We offer excellent benefits including PPO Insurance, 401k Plan, Stock Purchase Plan, Product Purchase Discounts, and much more! Drug Screen. EOE. Robb Ebel 01/23/2012 EBSY-1380561902 1 SAP / Perm SAPAnalyst III, Change/Release Control Houston, TX Full Time # Positions: 1 Overview: Performs and monitors all change and release activities, making sure the changes requested do not have unexpected effects on the production landscape. Provides primary support for a business process area as well as IT audit coordination. Coordinates with various groups in order to assist in the packaging and releasing of changes into the QA and production landscapes. Leads efforts to improve change and release control processing efficiencies and effectiveness, as well as provides mentoring of established practices, tools, and techniques for the group. Responsibilities: " Provides mentoring of established practices, tools, and techniques for the group " Provides coordination support for IT audit " Coordinates the release schedule and provides target release dates for proposed changes " Analyzes process effectiveness and compliance and makes quality improvement recommendations " Assists in the development, promotion, and enforcement of change/release control management processes " Assists and/or facilitates the development and implementation of automated workflow processes " Performs and monitors release activities " Ensures change and transport requests do not have unexpected effects on the production landscape " Consults with key people in various groups to coordinate activities " Works closely with configurators and developers to bundle changes effectively for release " Works closely with the Environment Management (basis) administrators to ensure changes are migrated in a timely manner " Works with Third-Party Hosting contacts to ensure changes reviewed and migrated effectively " Makes use of change/release control, transport control, and incident/problem tracking software " Provides mentoring of established practices and techniques for the group. " Provides management reporting " Participates in all requirements for achieving team goals " Provides Production Support of SAP Solution Manager ChaRM " Performs additional duties as required Qualifications: Educational / Experience: " H.S. Diploma or equivalent required; Degree in Management Information Services preferred " Minimum 5-7 years of overall IT work experience " Minimum 3-5 years of experience in the change/release control management " Strong understanding of the change/release control management process " Strong understanding of the governance and audit requirements for the change control management process " Strong understanding of change control management tools such as SAP ChaRM, Remedy Change Request, etc " Strives to increase knowledge in corporate business functions as well as technical knowledge Robb Ebel 01/23/2012 EBAI-1867191144 1 SAP / Perm SAP FICO - Business Process Manager US OPEN Full Time SAP FICO - Business Process Manager The ideal candidate(s) will have a full understanding SAP FICO - Finance & Controlling modules, relevant business processes, and integration with SAP (SD)Sales and Distribution, SAP (MM)Materials Management, Purchasing, and Manufacturing. Finance and Controlling scope includes but is not limited to: · New GL with document splitting, multicurrency, knowledge of intercompany processes, and international requirements · Accounts Payable with Check/ACH · Accounts Receivable/Lockbox; · Strong Product Costing with experience in Make To Stock, Make to Order, ETO, Process Manufacturing Environments with material ledger and transfer pricing in the New GL environment. · Some experience with Service Management is also required; · Internal Orders; · consolidations in Hyperion and financial reporting · COPA - Profitability Analysis, · CCA - Cost Center Accounting. o In addition, experience with Solution Manager will be beneficial. · This candidate will also have extensive knowledge of SAP Financial Accounting & Controlling modules and integrated modules PP, MM,SD,CRM, Business Objects, some report writing experience as well as the ability to write functional specifications a plus General Expectations: · 5 - 7 years of manufacturing or related experience is preferred · 5 plus years of FI/CO configuration experience · Completed 2 or more full-lifecycle SAP Implementations using SAP version 4.7 or above · 3 years experience in SAP Business Process and systems analysis · 3 years experience providing production support of SAP applications in SAP R/3, version 4.7 or above · 3 years experience working with external Global SAP implementation business partners · Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems, Computer Science, or Business Administration, with concentration in Accounting and Finance · Ability to travel as much as 75% to 90% during the implementation period, which has an expected duration of two years Robb Ebel 01/27/2012 EBSY-2901275366 1 SAP / Perm SAP Pricing Systems Integration Sr. Mgr. Houston, TX Full Time Overview: Responsible for price strategy execution through SAP ECC pricing capabilities and system architecture. This role will lead key work threads in support of the pricing analytics and revenue optimization team, including pricing integration for suite of corporate order management applications, business transformation deployment activites, and system performance tuning and scalability initiatives. Responsibilities: " Lead integration efforts that incorporate pricing design into Corporates suite of order managment tools, with the goal of aligning pricing strategy and execution with end user requirements " Lead initiatives and make recommendations to optimize pricing system performance and scalablity based on understanding of system design, technical infrastructure and landscape " Coordinate with Information Technology Center of Excellence to design and execute pricing capabilities defined by the business " Lead integration activities with the deployment team to execute rollout strategy and incorporate localization requirements into pricing system design " Understand business requirements and advise team on best practices for implementing changes through pricing system landscape " Lead development of pricing analytics and revenue optimization system infrastructure that can be leveraged to meet future reporting needs " Make recommendations based on analytics that leverage price to shape demand, defined via business results such as revenue, margin, cash, and cases " Assist team in driving the formulation of the analytics agenda and the utilization of analytics in decision making processes to achieve and deliver strategic recommendations across the enterprise " Manage competing agendas and reconcile mutually exclusive objectives across teams " Coordinate tasks, resources, and opinions across functional areas to finalize directive action " Knowledge of the following required: o Foodservice operation / wholesale distribution o SAP ECC pricing and system architecture o Pricing analytics and revenue optimization strategy Key Accountabilities: " Integrate pricing strategy and design into suite of Corporate order management applications " Develop recommendations and lead initiatives to optimize pricing system performance and scalablity " Assist team in implementing overall pricing strategy " Lead interpretation of buisness requirements into system capabilities " Advise team and make recommendations based on system design best practices " Coordinate activities and communicate with key integration teams such as IT, Shared Business Services, and Sales Operation to ensure all processes are working in synchronization Competencies: Deep knowledge of SAP ECC pricing capabilities and system architecture " Complete and thorough understanding of foodservice operation / wholesale distribution industry " Understanding of data structures and database systems " Ability to handle change and thrive in a fast paced and challenging environment Qualifications: Education / Experience: " Bachelors degree required; Masters /Advanced Degree a plus " Minimum 7 years of business experience: o Including a minimum of 3 years of SAP or combined SAP & equivalent ERP experience (PeopleSoft, Oracle, etc.) in the areas of SAP ECC pricing, data modeling, customer relationship management systems " Experience with SAP ECC pricing implementation and business transformation projects " Experience with leading teams to accomplish objectives " Process Mapping; current and future business state including building case for change to include business and user requirements " Possess excellent project management, planning, and implementation skills " Show sound judgment in problem analysis, problem solving, and strategic thinking " Show confidence in managing cross functional communication " Possess solid verbal and written communication skills " Excellent skills in leading change and gaining commitment " air travel up to 25% of the time " Foodservice operations / wholesale distribution preferred Robb Ebel 01/27/2012 EBSY-1692645626 1 SAP / Perm SAP ABAP Developer II - CRM Houston, TX Full Time Overview: Provides expertise in all aspects of technical design and ABAP code for FRICEW/ RICEFW objects along with the ongoing maintenance and support. Applies communication, analytical, problem solving, business knowledge and technical skills to design and develop quality solutions. Solid understanding of OTC (order to cash) and PTC (prospect to customer) processes, development experience in SAP CRM (SAP CRM Business Partner, CRM territory management, SAP CRM catalog management, SAP CRM Campaign management, CRM IC), ABAP debugging skills, code performance tuning, and ABAP general troubleshooting are required. Strong Knowledge of SAP-CRM: " Knowledge of Object Oriented Programming in ABAP Classes, Interfaces, Methods " Good knowledge of the Web UI framework The different layers in the Web UI, how it works, how it interacts with each other " Ability to identify standard components from the Web UI and figure out the navigations between them " Good understanding of the basic configurations that is done in the Web UI framework for the user profiles, navigation bar profiles, navigation links etc. " Enhance standard Web UI components modify standard searches, results, etc. Modify the standard BSP components to add custom code to implement new functionalities " Change fields on the UI, add extra field properties like input enable/disable, search helps, events on field content change etc. " Knowledge of performance improvement techniques and good coding skills to ensure undue execution times due to faulty coding. " Understanding of CRM actions and how to implement actions in transactions Knowledge of SAP SD is preferred. Responsibilities: " Collaborate with User Experience (UX), Process Teams, and IT organizations on solution design " Provide effort estimates based on business requirements " Design based on development standards and approaches " Prepare technical specification based on thorough understanding of functional specification " Facilitate extended unit test " Perform code review " Provide interface support as necessary " Provide guidance and insights about the nature of and implementation of application to internal and external teams " Collaborate with team members (Frontend, Middle-layer, and Backend) on FRICEW requirements and solution design " Code based on development standards and approaches " Perform development quality checks " Assist with functional acceptance testing as needed " Prepare all deliverables for assigned FRICEW object as detailed in software development life cycle " Provide timely defect resolution to minimize delays in project time-line " Assist with code transport process Qualifications: Education / Experience: " A bachelor's degree is required preferably in Computer Science or Information Systems " 3+ years of overall IT work experience " 2+ years of experience in ABAP " Knowledge of assigned business and functional areas of SAP CRM module " Knowledge of SAP software, language and tool such as ABAP and Netweaver platform " Knowledge of common design patterns and programming models " Knowledge of common development frameworks and tools " Knowledge of software development standards and best practice approaches " Exposure of Web technologies and technical architectures Skills / Abilities: " ABAP, BAPI, RFC, ABAP Web Dynpro, Java exposure, NetWeaver Development Infrastructure (NWDI) " Has Certified and/or taken one or more of the following courses in SAP Application Development o SAPTEC - Fundamentals of SAP NetWeaver Application Server o TAW12 - ABAP Workbench Concepts o BC400 - ABAP Workbench Foundations o NET310 - Fundamentals of Web Dynpro for ABAP " Experience in creating applications based on the Web Dynpro for ABAP programming model is desired " Knowledge on system architecture of the SAP NetWeaver Application Server " Good understanding of Model View Controller (MVC) programming model " Understands how SAP Interactive Forms by Adobe is integrated into SAP NetWeaver " Ability to perform multiple duties concurrently with attention to detail and quality " Ability to work independently and with teams under the guidance of the Technical Lead and supervision of the Team Lead " Ability to prioritize and manage work under the guidance of the Technical Lead and supervision of the Team Lead Robb Ebel 01/27/2012 EBSY-2002296617 1 SAP / Perm SAP Tech MDM Analyst II Houston, TX Full Time Job Title: Analyst II, SAP Tech, MDM Overview: A senior technical resource that provides expertise in all aspects of SAP Master Data Management, aiding the implementation of MDM along with the ongoing maintenance and support. Works with MDM Functional Analyst to capture business requirements for MDM Data Model. Responsibilities: Deep understanding of master data functional design and configuration across SAP landscape which include MDM, ECC, CRM, SRM, and BW Provides functional expertise within the assigned functional area and module(s) to confirm business requirements definition. Provides guidance and insights about the nature and implementation of the assigned module(s) to the implementation teams, subject matter experts, end users, IT specialists, Systems Integrator(s), and other internal and external resources. Defines, documents and performs configuration changes and identifies potential programming modifications necessary to meet the business requirements for a minimum of two ERP modules and/or related systems within the functional area. Provides oversight to less experienced Analysts as required. Updates tickets with status and sends email notifications timely and accurately. Responds to emails and v-mails in an appropriate timeframe. Participates in change management and release management activities relating to the assigned functional area(s). Participates in functional and technical solution reviews with management staff, developers, architects, and infrastructure (i.e., Basis) representatives. Resolves and troubleshoots solution defects, including interface support, debugging, and functional support within the assigned functional area as necessary. Collaborates with all levels of the organization on project schedules, risks, and issues relating to the assigned modules within functional area. Works with Business Analysts, Team Lead and Functional Analysts to identify process improvement opportunities. Keeps project leadership and stakeholders informed of progress on tasks and issues requiring follow-up. Participates in the test planning and performs testing activities (including unit, integration and user acceptance testing). Provides guidance and expertise relating to the assigned module(s) of the functional area for the set up and support of Production and non-Production environments. Qualifications: Education / Experience H.S. Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelors (Information Management, Business, or Computer Science) degree preferred. Minimum 4 years of overall IT work experience. Minimum 2 years SAP experience in two or more SAP modules related to the assigned functional area of MDM. Expertise specific in the following areas in SAP Master Data Management: o Customer, Material/Item, and Vendor Master Data Domains o MDM Console o Data Manager o Import Manager o Syndicato " Experience in multiple technologies including integration of MDM and ECC and other legacy systems, use of PI for data exchange with MDM Experience with Visio, Microsoft Office, Business Objects, Microsoft Project and Process Modeling tools. Minimum 3 years food service or related industry experience preferred. Working knowledge of the assigned SAP functional area and related product modules/product suites, business processes (including basic business process flows and functional diagrams), navigation mechanics, configuration requirements and integration with other modules. Understanding of the effect of configuration changes. Working knowledge of change control and release management processes. Working knowledge of project management methodologies and practices. Working knowledge of the Remedy ticketing software or software providing similar functionality to resolve incidents. If applicable, successfully completed training classes related to subjects as defined by the SAP Functional Manager including the standard Company Interactive University BA Certification. Abilities / Skills: Certification for or participation in one or more of the following in SAP MDM: o MDM050 - SAP NetWeaver MDM - Overview o MDM100 - Master Data Management Configuration o MDM101 - Master Data Management - Global Data Synchronization o MDM400 - Modeling in SAP Master Data Management Ability to develop functional and technical specifications. Ability to present ideas in user-friendly language to non-technical staff and end users. Robb Ebel 02/06/2010 EBSY-2878521482 1 SAP / Perm SAP APO SC Fucntional Analyst II Houston, TX Full Time Overview: The company is seeking an SAP APO Functional Analyst II. This individual would be the liaison between the I.T. department and various business units at the company. If you have: 2 years of previous SAP-APO business process experience 4 years as an Analyst within the supply chain business process area Enjoy working in a SAP environment managing and implementing business processes Then this may be the opportunity for you! The Center of Expertise (COE) group provides support for the company locations running SAP and those on the current legacy systems, including level II trouble ticket management and resolution, coordination and implementation of SAP Configuration setting changes, requirements gathering, creation of technical specification documents, coordination of user testing and project management for smaller projects (under a few hundred hours in duration). This individual will need to have a strong understanding of the supply chain planning business process area including specific knowledge of SAP-APO or non-SAP systems in the area. In addition, provides functional expertise in more than one area of SAP APO, like DP, SNP, etc. This resource participates in the implementation of configuration changes related to the assigned modules, in addition to performing ongoing maintenance and support. The analyst works closely with the business and other IT groups to assure the total solution is delivered to the customer. The functional Analyst is also a key contact between the business units and the IT department. Responsibilities: Defines and documents configuration changes and identifies potential programming modifications necessary to meet the business requirements under direction of more experienced Functional Analysts. Responsible for the configuration of at least two ERP modules (SCM: APO & SNP) and/or related systems within the functional area based on business requirements. Participates in functional and technical solution reviews with management staff, developers, architects, and infrastructure (i.e., Basis) representatives. Provides direction and oversight to less senior level Functional Analysts as required. Updates documentation and tests configuration changes. Collaborates with all levels of the organization on projects/issues relating to the assigned modules within functional area and leads root cause analysis discussions. Works with Business Analysts, Team Lead and Functional Analysts to identify process improvement opportunities. Provides functional expertise within the assigned functional area and module(s) to confirm business requirements definition. Works closely with technical resources and developers to meet business process requirements Provides guidance and insights about the nature and implementation of the assigned module(s) to the implementation teams, subject matter experts, end users, IT specialists, Systems Integrator(s), and other internal and external resources. Responsible for resolving and troubleshooting solution defects, including interface support, debugging, and functional support within the assigned functional area as necessary. Collaborates with other Functional Analysts, Business Analysts, Team Leads, Project Managers, and others to determine schedules and project timeframes. Participates in change management and release management activities relating to the assigned functional area(s). Participates in the test planning and performs testing activities (including unit, integration and user acceptance testing). Provides guidance and expertise relating to the assigned module(s) of the functional area for the set up and support of Production and non-Production environments. Strives to increase knowledge in The company business functions as well as technical knowledge. Qualifications: EDUCATION: Bachelors degree required in Computer Science, Information Systems or other related field. In lieu of degree one of the below prerequisites would be required: o High School Diploma + 12 years of experience in the field o 2-year Associates Degree + 6 years of experience in the same field o 3 years of education toward a Bachelors degree + 2 years of experience in the same field EXPERIENCE: Minimum 4 years of overall IT work experience Minimum 4 years experience as an analyst within the supply chain business process area and related systems Minimum 2 years functional SAP-APO experience Knowledge of the assigned SAP functional area and related product modules/product suites, business processes (including basic business process flows and functional diagrams), navigation mechanics, configuration requirements and integration with other modules Understands change control and release management processes Working knowledge of project management methodologies and practices Working knowledge of the Remedy ticketing software or software providing similar functionality to resolve incidents Minimum 3 years food service or related industry experience preferred SAP-APO certification preferred Robb Ebel 02/06/2012 EBSY-2135431520 1 SAP / Perm Mobile Experience Lead Houston, TX Full Time Job Title: Mobile Experience Lead # Positions: 1 Overview: Provide expertise in usability development principles, device specific engagement capabilities, and social media integration for mobility initiatives. The Mobile Experience Lead must apply proven communication, collaboration, design concepts, analytical thinking, data modeling, innovation management, project management, business knowledge, and technical skills and leadership to drive the delivery of quality mobile applications. This role entails deep understanding of usability principles, capabilities and challenges from technical development perspective to recommend and lead mobile solutions that align with enterprise mobility strategy and maximize the benefit of IT systems investments. Responsibilities: " Acquire in depth knowledge of usability development principles and device specific engagement capabilities and their technical challenges and opportunities " Acquire knowledge of collaboration and social networking technologies and incorporate them into effective user experience design " Acquire breadth of knowledge across business areas and their opportunities for mobile tactics " Observe customer engagement direction and strategy in mobile solutions to meet current business needs and to allow for future flexibility and growth " Lead the development and maintenance of mobility innovation framework and process " Facilitate mobility innovation sessions " Lead the strategic analysis, proof-of-concept, and prototyping initiatives to prepare for utilization of new mobile engagement tactics " Lead and drive the mobile solutions to be informative, engaging, simple and easy to use and implement " Lead user experience and interaction requirements validation review and approvals when required " Lead the resolution of UI design and development issues based on thorough understanding of both functional and non-functional requirements " Lead the creation and maintenance of mobile UI framework and development standards across various devices and platforms " Provide user research and design support to aid in holistic, user-centric concepts of mobility capabilities " Be the technical liaison to User Experience (UX) team " Participate in usability testing " Perform code review and development quality checks when required " Acquire clear understanding and capabilities of 3rd party mobile solutions and how they fit into our IT solution " Participate in selection of 3rd party solutions based on business needs and architecture standards for mobile initiatives " Build partnership with business and IT organizations to align deliverables " Build partnership with 3rd party consulting teams for successful project delivery " Proactively maintain knowledge of current and emerging mobility trends in the industry " Proactively maintain knowledge of social media trends and update roadmap to improve application health and enhance capabilities " Participate in mobility strategy and roadmap development that align with companys vision and mission " Contribute, understand and adhere to mobile processes, standards, and technical approaches relevant to assigned platform or technology " Provide after hours support activities as required " Perform additional duties as assigned by leadership team Qualifications: Education / Experience: " H.S. Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Systems preferred " Minimum 10+ years of Information Technology experience " Minimum 5+ years of lead role in analysis, design and programming " Minimum 2+ years of mobile application development experience " Experience with web 2.0, design patterns, and rich internet applications " Experience in user interface development on mobile devices " Experience in design, development and implementation in 1 or more mobile technology software platforms and relevant SDKs is a plus: iOS (Apple), Blackberry (RIM), Android (Google), Windows Mobile (Microsoft) " Experience in various web technologies including HTML5, CSS, JSON, AJAX, and javascript " Experience with 3rd party APIs, tools, and functionality (i.e. Google Maps, YouTube, Facebook, etc.) " Experience with Social Media applications Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: " Knowledge of usability principles and user interface design " Knowledge of back-end connectivity to database systems and external applications " Knowledge of software development standards and best practice approaches " Knowledge of common design patterns and programming models " Knowledge of common development frameworks and tools " Knowledge of web and mobile technologies and technical architectures " Knowledge of Open Source software concepts and practices " Knowledge of project management and software development methodology such as Agile or Scrum " Skill using various software applications and tools (such as Microsoft Project, Visio, Power Point, and Excel) " Ability to educate new technologies to other developers " Ability to encourage technical skill development of team members " Ability to make decision and define direction when needed " Ability to succeed in a fast paced environment with quickly changing priorities " Ability to think outside the box and generate creative ideas for solving business problems using technology " Ability to proactively monitor industry and technology trends " Ability to lead business and technical discussion " Ability to communicate to all levels of the organization " Ability to communicate the system architecture to various audiences using appropriate levels of complexity " Ability to gain consensus of solution design and technology across all IT organizations " Ability to perform multiple duties concurrently with attention to detail and quality " Ability to proactively monitor and communicate for timely escalation of issues " Ability to facilitate issue resolution " Ability to troubleshoot and debug in assigned technology " Ability to learn and apply new technologies quickly " Ability to work independently and with teams " Ability to prioritize and manage work " Ability to facilitate internal and cross team interactions " Ability to foster new ideas and concepts " Ability to understand and follow IT department data metrics requirements (such as time recording and project tracking) " Ability to understand and comply with all Company Corporate policies Robb Ebel 02/13/2012 EBSY-1281515559 1 SAP / Perm Mobile Applications Developer I Houston, TX Full Time Job Title: Mobile Applications Developer I # Positions: 1 Overview: Develop code for mobile applications along with the ongoing maintenance and support. The Mobile Applications Developer I must apply analytical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration skills to design and develop quality mobile solutions. Responsibilities: " Collaborate with team members on requirements and solution design " Work with Lead to provide estimates and prepare technical specification based on understanding of functional requirements " Code based on mobile development standards and approaches " Collaborate with other IT organizations to ensure all dependencies are identified " Perform development quality checks " Perform unit test and other types of testing as required " Perform testing of applications across mobile device platforms " Prepare all development deliverables as detailed in software development life cycle " Provide timely defect resolution to minimize delays in project time-line " Provide timely status update " Assist with code deployment process " Perform root cause analysis and recommend solution to reduce on-call and improve application health " Participate in proof-of-concept and prototyping initiatives to validate mobile tactics " Contribute, understand and adhere to mobile processes, standards, and technical approaches relevant to assigned platform or technology " Provide after hours support activities as required " Perform additional duties as assigned by leadership team Qualifications: " H.S. Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Systems preferred " Minimum 3+ years of Information Technology experience " Minimum 3+ years of Java/J2EE, JSP, EJB, Ajax, Struts/Spring experience " Minimum 1+ years of mobile application development experience preferred " Minimum 1+ year of Objective-C experience preferred " Experience in design, development and implementation in 1 mobile technology software platform and relevant SDKs is a plus: iOS (Apple), Blackberry (RIM), Android (Google), Windows Mobile (Microsoft) " Experience in 1 web technology (HTML5, CSS, JSON, AJAX, and javascript) " Experience in 1 Web Services standards (SOAP, XML, WSDL, UDDI) " Experience with MySQL and/or SQLite " Exposure to web and mobile technologies and technical architectures " Exposure to Open Source software concepts and practices " Exposure to project management and software development methodology such as Agile or Scrum Knowledge / Skills / Abilities: " Knowledge of SOA based architecture " Knowledge of back-end connectivity to database systems and external applications " Knowledge of software development standards and best practice approaches " Skill using various software applications and tools (such as Microsoft Project, Visio, Power Point, and Excel) " Ability to succeed in a fast paced environment with quickly changing priorities " Ability to think outside the box and generate creative ideas for solving business problems using technology " Ability to troubleshoot and debug in assigned technology " Ability to learn and apply new technologies quickly " Ability to work independently and with teams under the supervision of Lead " Ability to prioritize and manage work under the supervision of Lead " Ability to facilitate internal and cross team interactions " Ability to foster new ideas and concepts " Ability to understand and follow IT department data metrics requirements (such as time recording and project tracking) " Ability to understand and comply with all Corporate policies Robb Ebel 02/14/2012 EBSY-2620435684 1 SAP / Perm Mobile Applications Developer II Houston, TX Full Time Job Title: Mobile Applications Developer II # Positions: 1 Overview: Provide expertise in all aspects of technical design and coding for mobile applications along with the ongoing maintenance and support. The Mobile Applications Developer II must apply communication, collaboration, analytical thinking, problem-solving, business knowledge and technical skills to design and develop quality mobile solutions. Responsibilities: " Collaborate with team members on requirements and solution design " Provide effort estimates based on thorough understanding of requirements " Prepare technical specification based on thorough understanding of both functional and non-functional requirements " Design and code based on mobile development standards and approaches " Collaborate with other IT organizations to ensure all dependencies are identified " Evaluate alternative designs, make appropriate recommendation, and document design solutions " Perform code review and development quality checks " Perform unit test and other types of testing as required " Facilitate testing of applications across mobile device platforms " Prepare all development deliverables as detailed in software development life cycle " Provide timely defect resolution to minimize delays in project time-line " Provide timely status update " Facilitate code deployment process " Perform root cause analysis and recommend solution to reduce on-call and improve application health " Provide guidance and insights about the nature of and implementation of application to internal and external teams " Participate in proof-of-concept and prototyping initiatives to validate mobile tactics " Acquire understanding of various mobile application ecosystem " Participate in the design of mobile architectures and application frameworks across various devices and platforms " Research, build and maintain mobile development standards and approaches " Contribute, understand and adhere to mobile processes, standards, and technical approaches relevant to assigned platform or technology " Provide after hours support activities as required " Perform additional duties as assigned by leadership team Qualifications: Education / Experience: " H.S. Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Systems preferred " Minimum 5+ years of Information Technology experience " Minimum 5+ years of Java/J2EE, JSP, EJB, Ajax, Struts/Spring experience " Minimum 2+ years of mobile application development experience preferred " Minimum 2+ year of Objective-C experience preferred " Experience in design, development and implementation in 1 or more mobile technology software platforms and relevant SDKs is a plus: iOS (Apple), Blackberry (RIM), Android (Google), Windows Mobile (Microsoft) " Experience in various web technologies including HTML5, CSS, JSON, AJAX, and javascript " Experience in Web Services standards (SOAP, XML, WSDL, UDDI) " Experience with MySQL and/or SQLite " Exposure to web 2.0, design patterns, and rich internet applications is a plus " Exposure to user interface development on mobile devices is a plus " Exposure to project management and software development methodology such as Agile or Scrum Knowledge / Skills / Abilities: " Knowledge of SOA based architecture " Knowledge of back-end connectivity to database systems and external applications " Knowledge of software development standards and best practice approaches " Knowledge of common design patterns and programming models " Knowledge of common development frameworks and tools " Knowledge of web and mobile technologies and technical architectures " Knowledge of Open Source software concepts and practices " Skill using various software applications and tools (such as Microsoft Project, Visio, Power Point, and Excel) " Ability to succeed in a fast paced environment with quickly changing priorities " Ability to think outside the box and generate creative ideas for solving business problems using technology " Ability to communicate the system architecture to various audiences using appropriate levels of complexity " Ability to gain consensus of solution design and technology among team members " Ability to perform multiple duties concurrently with attention to detail and quality " Ability to proactively monitor and communicate for timely escalation of issues " Ability to troubleshoot and debug in assigned technology " Ability to learn and apply new technologies quickly " Ability to work independently and with teams under the supervision of Lead " Ability to prioritize and manage work under the supervision of Lead " Ability to facilitate internal and cross team interactions " Ability to foster new ideas and concepts " Ability to understand and follow IT department data metrics requirements (such as time recording and project tracking) " Ability to understand and comply with all Company Corporate policies Robb Ebel 02/15/2012 EB-8145933972 1 SAP / Perm SAP Business Systems Analyst MM/PP 90,000+ Open US - Central/East Coast Full Time JOB OVERVIEW: The SAP Business Systems Analyst will report directly to the Integration Manager in the IT organization and be responsible for managing production support activities related to the SAP ECC 6.0 and BW/BI implementations. The perfect candidate will have extensive experience with multiple functional areas within SAP including: MM, PP, SM, WM and BW/BI (at a minimum). He/She should be fluent in the material master, inventory control and production planning processes including the following areas: costing, material master data, bill of materials, routings, vendor master, ATP logic, cycle counting, RF technology, shipping/delivery, receiving, material resource planning, warehouse management, reporting, etc. This individual must have an understanding of the softwares functional and technical touch points across manufacturing business processes. In this role, he/she will be required to investigate errors in transaction processing, financial records, data quality and interfaces. He/She will coordinate with the implementation team on necessary configuration changes, document functional/technical specifications and post updates to training documentation. All continuous improvement opportunities should be considered best practices, be pre-approved by the Global Business Process Owners and adhere to the companys ABS standards. The qualified candidate will manage a queue of production support issues submitted through the help desk system by end-users, propose and execute configuration changes and/or enhancements to the existing system in a controlled manner. He/She will communicate with all relevant stakeholders, including Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), SAP Super Users, Business Process Managers (BPMs) and Global Business Process Owners (GBPOs) to prioritize and approve requests for modification to the core configuration and other special projects. He/She will report frequent updates on the status of open requests to the business units and through the help desk reporting system. He/She will be responsible for communicating with end-users, providing training support (as needed) and working within agreed upon production support service levels. This function will work with the business units directly to establish standardized regression testing and ensure testing is conducted prior to the release of new configuration, forms or reporting changes into the production environment. He/she will ensure that the testing is completed timely and accurately, all documentation is stored on SharePoint and that the process adheres to Sarbanes-Oxley requirements. The SAP Business Systems Analyst will be a key members of the SAP Center of Excellence (COE). The COE is the hub for functional collaboration between the business units, Information Technology, Implementation Consultants and the Program Management Office (PMO). DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: · Develop solutions and test systems in line with agreed upon service level agreements and/or timelines, business requirements and global standards. · Design, build and support interfaces between SAP and other systems. · Provide technical support for SAP ancillary systems utilized in delivery of solutions. · Responsible for technical documentation. · Provide impact analysis and work estimates for change requests. · Support the migration requirements of projects and user acceptance tests. · Provide service desk technical support, including after-hours when required. · Delivery of technical training to key power users and other IT support team members. · Delivery of functional training, as support to the implementation team on an as needed basis. · Keep up-to-date with latest techniques and technology, including ABAP. · Assist development and implementation of technical procedures as well as change management focus and documentation. · Identification of business requirements working with the SAP Center of Excellence to develop complete functional specifications which can be translated into accurate and comprehensive technical specifications. · Functional design review with Business Process Managers and Global Business Process Owners to create relevant and accurate technical specifications to support development effort. · Integration testing of system to validate functionality and reliability of solutions. · Defining and deploying support procedures. · Manage and prioritize a queue of open issues (multi-task) in the help desk support system. EDUCATION AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE: · Bachelors Science/Business Degree minimum, Masters Degree preferred. · 10+ years SAP software implementation experience, preferably in a mid-sized, end-user manufacturing company. · Excellent written and oral communication skills. · Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Project to support professional project management. · Experience with Microsoft SharePoint and Project Server to support enterprise project portfolio management. · A minimum of 4 full, life-cycle software implementations, with ERP preferred. · Demonstrated technical expertise with modern development tools, web services, web portals, custom labeling solutions, RF technology, EDI, etc. · Extensive exposure at Solution Architect level in designing, implementing and improving business processes in an ERP application environment. · Experience with Workflow, Business Process Modeling (BPM) tools, business rules integration. · Experience with SAP data migration, configuration, transport management, and upgrades. · Professional Certifications considered a plus. · Well-rounded, end-to-end SAP experience around ECC, SAP/R3, APO, CRM, WM, SM, SCM, EP, FI/CO, MM, PP, BW, BI considered a plus. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: · Willingness to travel (up to 50%) including international travel, could be higher during implementation phases defined by the business. · International travel requires a passport and ability to travel without unnecessary restrictions · Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to influence others on the business project team and the business unit leaders. · Innovative problem-solver who can generate workable solutions and resolve complaints effectively. · Flexible and adaptable to changing conditions and work environment. · Reliable and dependable and consistently acts in the best interest of the company. · Pro-active rather than reactive in addressing responsibilities and system challenges. · Enthusiastic, knowledge-hungry learner, eager to meet challenges and quickly assimilate new concepts. Robb Ebel 02/17/2012 EBSY-1385779532 1 SAP / Perm SAP FIN Functional Analyst II Houston, TX Full Time Job Title: SAP FIN Functional Analyst II # Positions: 1 Overview: Provides functional expertise in more than one area of SAP's application modules pertaining to an assigned functional area. Participates in the implementation of configuration changes related to the assigned modules, in addition to performing ongoing maintenance and support. Responsibilities: " Provides functional expertise within the assigned functional area and module(s) to confirm business requirements definition. " Provides guidance and insights about the nature and implementation of the assigned module(s) to the implementation teams, subject matter experts, end users, IT specialists, Systems Integrator(s), and other internal and external resources. " Defines, documents and performs configuration changes and identifies potential programming modifications necessary to meet the business requirements for a minimum of two ERP modules and/or related systems within the functional area. " Provides oversight to less experienced Analysts as required. " Updates tickets with status and sends email notifications timely and accurately. " Responds to emails and v-mails in an appropriate timeframe. " Participates in change management and release management activities relating to the assigned functional area(s). " Participates in functional and technical solution reviews with management staff, developers, architects, and infrastructure (i.e., Basis) representatives. " Resolves and troubleshoots solution defects, including interface support, debugging, and functional support within the assigned functional area as necessary. " Collaborates with all levels of the organization on project schedules, risks, and issues relating to the assigned modules within functional area. " Works with Business Analysts, Team Lead and Functional Analysts to identify process improvement opportunities. " Keeps project leadership and stakeholders informed of progress on tasks and issues requiring follow-up. " Participates in the test planning and performs testing activities (including unit, integration and user acceptance testing). " Provides guidance and expertise relating to the assigned module(s) of the functional area for the set up and support of Production and non-Production environments. " Records time in record keeping system accurately and timely. " Participates in all requirements for achieving team goals. " Complies with all Company corporate and department policies and procedures. " Provides after hours support. " Travels as required to fulfill assigned tasks. " Performs other job duties as assigned. Qualifications: Education: " H.S. Diploma/GED required. " Bachelor's or Master's degree preferred in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field. Skills and Experience: " Minimum 4 years of overall IT (or related area) work experience. " Minimum 2 years SAP experience in two or more SAP modules (ECC - A/P & A/R) related to the assigned functional area. " Minimum 3 years food service or related industry experience preferred. " Working knowledge of the assigned SAP functional area and related product modules/product suites, business processes (including basic business process flows and functional diagrams), navigation mechanics, configuration requirements and integration with other modules. " Understanding of the effect of configuration changes. " Working knowledge of change control and release management processes. " Working knowledge of project management methodologies and practices. " Working knowledge of the Remedy ticketing software or software providing similar functionality to resolve incidents. " Experience with Visio, Microsoft Office, Business Objects, Microsoft Project and Process Modeling tools. " Ability to develop functional and technical specifications. " Ability to present ideas in user-friendly language to non-technical staff and end users. " Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of management and staff. " Ability to research computing-related matters such as similar issues that other companies might be dealing with, potential vendors who might provide products and/or services that could address a specific need, etc. " Strong analytical and problem solving skills. " Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing associated stress. " Flexible; readily accepts new changes; open to new ideas. " Possession of positive attitude. " Proven ability to identify, focus on, and own high priority issues and tasks. " Excellent organizational and prioritization skills; manages time well. " Demonstrated ability to deliver against deadlines and produce high quality results (accuracy, thoroughness in the deliverables they are producing) " Ability to work in a group setting or independently. " Self-motivated and ability to apply good judgment and decision-making skills. " Strong professionalism and interpersonal skills. " Strong written and verbal communication skills. " Desire to increase knowledge in Company business functions as well as technical knowledge. " Active pursual of pre-approved self-education as related to job responsibilities. Robb Ebel 02/21/2012