Overview

Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a Sr. SAP S/4 Functional Engineer? Then we're looking for you! Check out the job description and apply now! Put your skills to meaningful use, gain unique experience, and work with world-class team members with diverse backgrounds and expertise who share the same vision. Join the PENA team today!

Responsibilities

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Shift:

Day shift

Department:

Technology

Job Summary:

We are proud to announce the establishment of a state-of-the-art Li-ion battery factory, set amidst the beautiful Kansas City Metro. This groundbreaking green-field factory will serve as a pioneering hub for innovation in sustainable energy solutions.

If you are passionate about contributing to a sustainable future and being part of a dynamic team shaping the electric vehicle revolution, this opportunity is tailor-made for you. We are seeking dedicated individuals to join us as full-time, on-site team members at our new, state-of-the-art factory located in the thriving city of DeSoto, Kansas.

SAP S/4 Functional Engineer will own Best Practice solutions within SAP S/4 Logistics and integrations with 3-PL for a specific business process. The S/4 Functional Engineer will be responsible for positioning the business processes to leverage SAP Best Practice solutions by utilizing SAP standard solutions and applications to minimize custom development, thus allowing for periodic SAP upgrades and patches, without putting the business solutions at risk. Keeping the core S/4 environment clean of customization and leveraging standard development applications

Essential Duties:

Logistics and Operations (Warehouse Management, 3-PL, Integrations, QM)

• Perform business process analysis for Logistics and Operations

• Identify and drive SAP S/4 Best Practice Logistics and Operations Solution (EWM, 3-PL Integration, QM)

• Align with the SI Team to develop integrated solution

• Become proficient in Panasonic Business Systems including interfaces and integrations

• Use standard methodology to document business processes

• For complex projects, facilitate and conduct business and functional requirements gathering workshops

• Develop/Review Business Requirements Document, functional specifications document and client communications documentation

• Map both simple and complex business processes (AS-IS & TO-BE) and/or larger scope workflow

• Guide architecture decisions based on industry standards and best practices in Logistics area

• Lead conversations and directives for SAP and facilitating Implementation Partners

• Develop the data governance and compliance strategy for the logistics functional area

Testing

• Formulate the testing plan strategy for the functional and integration solution

• Review and approve end user test cases

• Participate in and validate user acceptance testing

• Participate in software selection based on documented business requirements

• Participate in analysis and recommendation of software solutions based on business requirements

Operation Support

• Lead day to day technical support of the application to ensure it operates in an optimal mode

• Focus on the technical/functional operations of a solution

• Partner with key Technology and business unit personnel and key partners to identify areas for improvement, document requirements and assist with design, test and implementing optimized SAP improvements

• Utilize SAP S/4 Best Practices to provide the business with technology required to perform day to day business functions

• Recommend and manage a team of experts to achieve business requirements

• Collaborates with internal and external business partners and has an advanced understanding of business functions and current systems

• Manage integrated functionality and technology dependencies, usability, reliability, performance, and support requirements

• Verify the efficiency and effectiveness of existing systems and develop strategies for improving these systems

• Connect with other SAP S/4 Process Analysts, and business analysts for planning, developing, designing, and implementing new applications and improving existing applications

• Understand and create business process flows

• Creates/facilitates project documents, working directly with the project teams or customers.

• Review technical development documents to ensure Panasonic standards are followed

• Compiles and summarizes advanced organizational and process information from the business partner, including a good understanding of business terminology

• Adheres to IT standards and processes

• Assist in development and execution of Unit Testing, System Integration Testing, and User Acceptance Testing scripts

• Creates presentations and demonstrations

• Performs advanced data collection tasks and leads in requirement gathering/collection

• Directs the creation of training documents/materials and leads business partners’ training sessions

• Recommends creative ways to solve advanced business partners’ needs

• Works with business partners to facilitate understanding of scope, in terms they can understand

• Train and Mentor junior analysts/ business resources

• Work on multiple cross platform projects as subject matter expert

• May perform some of the duties of an IT Quality Assurance Analyst or acts as a Project Manager on small projects

• Ability to travel up to 50% of time to NV factory

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements:

• To ensure the health and safety in the workplace and for the protection of our employees’, wearing PPE is a possibility and includes equipment such as a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, and a full hazmat suit that includes a respirator.

The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

Qualifications

Requirements - Required and/or Preferred

Education:

• Basic/Required: Bachelor’s degree required

• Preferred: Advanced degree desired in Business or IT curriculum

Essential Qualifications:

• Minimum 6 years of experience in IT functional areas and S/4 Hana business

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret advanced business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of advanced algebra and geometry

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

• Ability to consider enterprise issues while developing solutions.

• Advanced knowledge of the application of business workflow and requirements using S/4.

• Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations;

• Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings.

• Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

• Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Preferred Qualifications:

• S/4 Hana Logistics

• EWM / 3-PL

• S/4 Integration with other modules

Preferred Certification(s):

• S/4 Hana

Physical Demands:

Physical Activities: (Percentage of time (equaling 100%) during the normal workday the employee is required to)

• Sit: 40%

• Walk: 30%

• Stand: 20%

• Lift: 10%

Required Lifting and Carrying: (Required frequency is: Not required (0%), Occasional (1-33%), Frequent (34-66%, Continuous (67-100%)

• Up to 10 lbs.: Occasional

• Up to 20 lbs.: Occasional

• Up to 35 lbs.: Occasional

• Team-lift only (over 35 lbs.): Not Required

Benefits & Perks - What's In It For You:

Panasonic Energy prioritizes total well-being and offers comprehensive benefits options to support physical, emotional, financial, social, and environmental health:

• Highly inclusive and class-leading healthcare options to include family planning, mental health, and pet insurance

• Employee assistance programs that support total well-being with complimentary session offered each and every month

• Company-matched and fully vested 401K retirement program that starts immediately from date of enrollment

• Annual bonus program, High5 employee recognition and awards platform, quarterly and annual employee recognition

• Simplified access to self-guided and representative-supported short and long-term financial wellness and retirement planning

• Educational Assistance & Reimbursement Program

• Diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and associated employee resource groups that promote representation and belonging

• Leadership, career, and mentorship development programs opportunities at all levels across the organization

• Several on-site cafes, plentiful snack and beverage kitchens, revolving on-site vendor visits and employee events

• Collaborative and motivating culture routed in continuous personal and professional growth and much more.

• Shuttle rides to and from work!

Where You'll Be:

For our onsite roles, Panasonic Energy is committed to fostering an ideal working environment that goes beyond the conventional. We understand the significance of moments that matter in your onsite experience, and we prioritize creating a workspace that not only promotes productivity but also ensures a fulfilling and positive work atmosphere. Join us at Panasonic Energy, where your onsite presence is valued, and we strive to make each moment count in your professional journey.

Who We Are:

Meet Panasonic Energy! At Panasonic Energy, you'll do work that matters as we are dedicated to transforming the world through the acceleration of sustainable energy. By producing safe, high-quality lithium-ion batteries, you become part of a team that plays a crucial role in creating technologies that move us.

Our journey began in 2017, and now, as the world's largest lithium-ion battery factory, we are expanding operations to De Soto, Kansas, providing you with the opportunity to experience career growth in more ways than one.

As an innovative thinker, you'll thrive here, as we continually push the boundaries of lithium-ion battery technology and production capabilities to enhance efficiency and performance in EVs.

Being part of Panasonic Energy means positively contributing to society, aligning with our commitment to building a better world through sustainable energy solutions.

We care about what you care about, fostering an environment where your contributions make a meaningful impact on the future of energy and transportation. Join us and be part of a team that values your work, encourages innovation, and actively contributes to a positive societal impact.

In addition to an environment that is as innovative as our products, we offer competitive salaries and benefits.

We Take Opportunity Seriously:

At Panasonic Energy, we are committed to a workplace that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. Fairness and Honesty have been part of our core values for more than 100 years and we are proud of our diverse culture as an equal opportunity employer.

We understand that your career search may look different than others and embrace the professional, personal, educational, and volunteer opportunities through which people gain experience. If you are actively looking or starting to explore new opportunities, submit your application!

Supplemental Information:

Pre-employment drug testing is required.

Panasonic Energy of North America is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. without restriction.

Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Energy of North America.

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