SAP Functional Analyst

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Date:Jul 6, 2023

Location:Corning, NY, US, 14831Charlotte, NC, US, 28216

Company:Corning

Requisition Number: 60722

Corning is vital to progress – in the industries we help shape and in the world we share.

We invent life-changing technologies using materials science. Our scientific and manufacturing expertise, boundless curiosity, and commitment to purposeful invention place us at the center of the way the world interacts, works, learns, and lives.

Our sustained investment in research, development, and invention means we’re always ready to solve the toughest challenges alongside our customers.

The Global Supply Management (GSM) Function is recognized as a critical function for business success. It delivers the training, tools and opportunities needed to create innovative solutions for the function & the corporation. GSM has leading edge, effective processes to anticipate and exceed customer requirements.

Position Scope

康宁公司的供应链解决方案服务(SCS)专业vides standardization, governance and thought leadership for Supply Chain Production Planning (demand, supply, SIOP) processes in the SAP’s S/4 HANA and advanced planning platforms. In this role, SCS Manager brings Planning Solutions process expertise for deployment projects to translate business supply chain requirements into technical system solutions. He / she identifies and recommends appropriate system (SAP S4H and Planning solutions) settings and requirements necessary to realize business planning process needs and validates these through rigorous testing. Last, but not least the SCS Manager documents and delivers training and drives, as a functional leader, group of experienced users (Power users) in the business. SCS Manager is also responsible for Planning process ownership, leading and owning global change management, developing the documentation with best-in-class practices and recommendations that include linkages to advanced planning systems (IBP, o9, Kinaxis). He / she acts as single point of contact (SPOC) for functional, requirements, improvements and issues resolution for regional Corning businesses and end users for SAP S4H and Planning ecosystem. Lastly SCS Manager documents and transfers planning process knowledge and recommendations to power users/user responsible to execute the business process steps during and after SAP S4 Hana and advanced planning systems deployments.

Position Responsibilities

  • Own and deliver PTP subject matter expertise / stream leadership in SAP S4 Hana deployments. Represent PTP in other projects.
  • Actively contributes to the S/4 HANA Operational support organization as a PTP subject matter expert for questions and issued identified by a business
  • Champion and promote use of standard planning end to end processes (demand, supply, SIOP).
  • Document business requirements not met by the platform’s capability. Assist business process owners to build a process innovation pipeline including in business cases when standards do not meet business requirements
  • Develop and document of Planning standard processes including best practices and recommendations.
  • Develop test scripts, execute, and assist in process testing.
  • Delivery of Planning knowhow and trainings to end / Business users. Buildup of Business Power Users and BPOs organization.
  • Ongoing Process improvement work with stakeholders to identify opportunities in Planning process area.
  • Leverage process mapping for as-is & to-be status build.
  • Driving alignment on improvements roadmap and implementation execution

Required Skills

  • 5 – 8 yrs working expertise in ERP system - SAP ECC / S4 Hana
  • Deep function business process expertise and understanding in Supply Chain, Logistics and Planning (for purchasing, manufacturing) areas
  • Hands on experience with SAP IBP (Integrated Business Planning) or similar Planning Solution (implementation, use, trainings)
  • Communication skills (up / down and across org to Business)
  • Project and Change management experience
  • Problem solving, analytical skills, exceptional follow through

Desired Skills

  • Subject matter expertise in business Supply Chain Plan-to-Produce (PtP) processes and capability stream
  • Work experiences with multiple groups and cross function / region team and matrix organization
  • Process improvement experience
  • Strong organization skills, process rigor, attention to detail, responsiveness
  • Flexibility to adapt to changing environment; be a change agent to help others through change
  • Cross-cultural sensitivity
  • Open minded
  • 成本的mer focus with emphasis on exceptional project delivery
  • Green Belt training

Education & Experience required:

  • BA / BS degree (ideally Business or Supply Chain)

Travel Requirements (domestic and/or international):

  • Ability to work remotely and ability to travel to international locations for duration of up to 2 weeks at a time.
  • Travel will constitute 15% of the role

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

Corning Puts YOU First!

We are committed to supporting your health, financial, career development, and life goals as you grow professionally and personally to achieve your highest potential. All benefits begin as soon as you start your career at Corning.

  • Our monetary peer-to-peer recognition program is tied to ourand celebrates you and your colleagues’ contributions.
  • Health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, mental health/substance use, fitness, and disease management programs.
  • Financial benefits include a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows steadily throughout your career.
  • Companywide bonus and attractive short- and long-term compensation programs are available based on your role and responsibilities.
  • Professional development programs help you grow and achieve your career goals.

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.


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