IT SAP S4 MM/PP/QM (RTP/PTP) Analyst

Requisition Number: 62941

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. 

Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

Job Family Description:
The IT SAP S4 Analyst will be responsible for support of enterprise-class applications. Systems for development include SAP S/4 Private Instance.

Position Description:
In this role you will work as an operation support specialist in new Global S4 HANA team being created in strategic ERP Transformation Organization. You will work in international company with great history having many divisions and subsidiaries all over the world. You can become part of great journey together with us to company optimized and growing with benefits of SAP S/4 HANA application working in private cloud. You will work with colleagues from different regions, lead meetings, and take responsibility for the SAP PTP (Plan to Produce)/QM/ RTP(Request to Pay) workstream with focus on NAFTA area.

Experience in one of more of the following is highly desirable:

• PTP/P2P and QM stream - Ability to demonstrate S4 HANA processes in Plan to Produce and Quality Management processes.
• RTP stream – Ability to demonstrate S4 HANA processes in Request to Pay processes.
• Experience in PP, QM and/or MM implementation & customizing.
• Strong knowledge in setting up various kinds of planning processes and integration with other planning solutions like SAP IBP, APO, and third-party planning solutions.
• Experience in dealing with key integration areas procurement, supply chain, warehouse management, and Quality.
• Experience in S4 Conversion, workflow, interfaces, and EDI.
• Strong analytical thinking skills.
• Able to perform under pressure during times like a system down situation.
• Ability to work across multiple teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
• Conduct working sessions with business users as required.
• Able to work with Basis team during troubleshooting providing guidance when required.
• The ability to research and apply OSS notes as required to resolve issues. 
• Will need to become proficient in working within our ticketing system – ServiceNow.
• Must be a self-starter with ability to manage work with minimal supervision and able to work independently following Corning established coding guidelines.
• Will work with operations team in support break/fix activities as well as assignment.
• Will be in an on-call rotation supporting team / organization expected to meet SLA commitments defined by IT and agreed upon by the organization.
• Analyze software requirements to determine design feasibility.
• Develop software systems, including programming, documentation, and testing procedures.

Education & Experience:

• 3+ years SAP ECC 6.0 and SAP S/4.
• Proficient in Business Analysis, Business Knowledge, Architecture Knowledge, and Technical Solution Design.
• Excellent communication and written skills to aid in RICEF creation and design document creation.
• In-depth knowledge of SAP best practices.

Required Skills:

• Plan to Produce (PTP) – Ability to demonstrate S/4 HANA Processes for Plan to Produce
  1. 1. PPDS – Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling
     2. Quality Management
     3. Make-to-Order Production - Finished Goods Sales and Final Assembly
     4. Make to Stock with Co Products and By Products, Repetitive Manufacturing
     5. Demand-Driven Replenishment Planning and Execution
     6. Manufacturing with Kanban Supply into Production
     7. Variant Configuration
     8. Batch Management and Handling Unit Management
     9. Manufacturing Compliances
     10. Just-In-Time Supply to Customer from Stock
     11. Recipe Management
• Requisition to Pay (RTP) - Ability to demonstrate S/4 HANA Processes for Request to Pay.
• Procurement
  1. 1. Requisitioning - configuration experience in S/4 Hana
     2. Quotations - experience in S/4 Hana

• Purchasing
  1. 1. PO/Invoice matching - best practice and ability to demo in S/4 Hana
     2. Goods Receipts - configuration experience in S/4 Hana

• Invoice Processing
  1. 1. Downpayments - how to configure and ability to demo in S/4 Hana
     2. Recurring payments - how to configure and ability to demo in S/4 Hana
     3. Managing credit notes - best practices

• Payments Experience
  1. 1. Payment Program - configuration experience in S/4 Hana
     2. Direct Debit functionality - experience in S/4 Hana - preferable
     3. Payment file output and payment file transfer - experience – preferable
• Vendor Master Data
  1. 1. Vendor Master Data management/standardization - best practice
     2. Vendor Master Data cleanse - best practice
     3. Vendor Master/Customer Master offsetting - best practice and ability to demo in S/4 Hana - preferable.
• Experienced SAP S4 HANA PTP/P2P/Plan to Produce and/or RTP/R2P/Request to Pay Lead Consultant to work on Identify and resolve complex technical issues within our customer service-level agreements.

Desired Skills:

• Experience in other SAP modules.
• Development experience (ABAP is strong plus).
• Fiori, Adobe Forms, and Workflow experience.
• Proficiency in debugging complex programs.
• ServiceNow experience.

Soft Skills:

• Good teamwork, written and oral communication in English and customer service skills.
• Needs to be a self-starter with strong analytical thinking skills, able to work independently.

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 our Values and celebrates you and your colleagues’ contributions.
• Health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, mental health/substance use, fitness, and disease management programs.   
• 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 will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com.