SAP CAR Consultant at JD Group

• We are looking for a motivated and dedicated SAP CAR Functional Consultant who will provide user support and assistance for 3rd level incidents, and resolving business as usual issues aligned to operations and service processes.

Job Description

The Functional Consultant: CAR is responsible for design, build / configure, test and deployment of SAP Point of Sale Data Transfer Audit functions and module solutions, as well as troubleshooting and resolution of technical problems. The Functional Consultant: CAR is responsible for development, writing functional and test specifications, as well as training and test specifications / material, and coordinates changes and project transitions and transports to completion. This responsibility is applicable to all modules within the CAR environment. The Functional Consultant: CAR is responsible for providing user support and assistance for 3rd level incidents, and resolving business as usual issues aligned to operations and service processes.

• Make recommendations to optimise SAP Point of Sale Data Management / Data Transfer Audit processes, policies and procedures.
• Adhere to all IT Governance Frameworks including policies, procedures, processes and standards.
• Identify suitable solutions to new and existing business requirements (changes and projects), and ensure effective resolution of problems and incidents.
• Produce portfolio and status reporting in a timely manner and aligned to the agreed communications plan for all relevant stakeholders.
• Update and maintain known error database, knowledge base, configuration database as well as testing and training material, and implement a continuous improvement plan to improve the portfolio solutions.
• Effectively manage and develop self to deliver on agreed individual and team objectives.

Minimum Requirements

• 3+ years SAP design and configuration experience
• 2+ years Agile experience (e.g. sprint planning, stand-up)
• Working with business process/activity owners in understanding business requirement and solution design
• Documenting functional and technical specifications
• Translating business requirements into solutions that map to technology capabilities
• Experience in preparation of business cases, business process
• Driving change
• Stakeholder management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Financial acumen

Competencies

• Knowledge and experience of Retail SAP architecture, implementation and operations
• Functional knowledge of SAP SD, POS, POSDM/POSDTA and CAR modules including interfaces, data migration and integration
• Understanding of SAP CAR configuration in a SAP Retail environment
• Understanding of configuration of SAP CAR Business transaction types: Sales, Financials, Totals, Inventory and Reversals
• Understanding of XML data structures for retail point of sale transaction data
• Understanding of development concepts, guidelines and SAP architecture
• In depth understanding of Application Link Enabling (ALE)/Intermediate Document (IDOC) processing
• Knowledge and application of relevant IT best practices
• Knowledge of IT Service Management principles and frameworks (ITIL 3)
• Knowledge of Project management including methods and tools
• Knowledge of retail industry models
• MS Office proficiency with advanced excel and VISIO