SAP Business Expert - Huntsville, AL

Leveraging its deep expertise as the global leader in catalysis and precious metals, BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions (ECMS) serves customers in many industries including automotive, aerospace, indoor air quality, semiconductors and hydrogen economy, and provides full loop services with its precious metals trading and recycling offering. With a focus on circular solutions and sustainability, ECMS is committed to helping our customers create a cleaner, more sustainable world.  Protecting our elements of life is our purpose and this inspires us to ever-new solutions. 

ECMS operates globally in 15 countries with approximately 20 production sites and over 4,000 employees. 

As the SAP Business Expert, you will lead by…….

The SAP Business Expert will ensure the smooth execution and optimization of SAP processes within Supply Chain, acting as the primary contact for SAP users, providing hands-on support, troubleshooting system issues, and driving practical solutions in collaboration with internal teams and external vendors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Solve operational issues related to daily business in ERP and IT systems and ensure quick resolution of SAP-related problems.
• Serve as the main point of contact for local SAP users and collaborate closely with the Global SAP BEX and Master Data teams.
• Represent the Huntsville sites in global SAP user community discussions, focusing on process improvements for delivery plans, consignment stocks, invoicing, roles, and access management.
• Implement company-wide and business-unit SAP requirements at the site level, ensuring process harmonization and compliance.
• Manage tickets in ServiceNow in cooperation with external vendors to improve response time.
• Support SAP-related documentation, process descriptions, and provide training as needed.
• Translate business needs into SAP technical requirements and support activities such as projects, user acceptance testing, and change requests.
• Expertise in end-to-end functionality of production process and SAP modules (WM, TM, OTC, PP, PPDS, IBP)
• Monitor SAP system performance and recommend practical improvements to enhance efficiency.
• Stay informed about SAP updates and suggest relevant enhancements that bring value to day-to-day operations.

This role requires strong operational expertise in SAP combined with the ability to work with global teams to ensure standardized and efficient processes across the organization.

Your elements for success……

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Information Technology or related field required, Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience working with ERP system in a business or consulting environment (S/4Hana experience strongly preferred)
• 7 years of experience working in supply chain in a manufacturing environment required
• 2+ years of experience with end-to-end functionality of production process and SAP modules (WM, TM, OTC, PP, PPDS, IBP) required.

Knowledge/skills:

• Deep understanding of ERP end to end solutions (SAP S4-Hana knowledge would be a strong plus)
• Understanding of business processes and how they align with ERP (SAP) functionality.  Understanding EDI processes knowledge of is a strong plus.  

• Ability to cope with complex tasks - analytical mindset and attention to detail

• Experience in Project management
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A high level of self-motivation to make things happen in a new environment

• Ability to work individually and autonomously

You @ BASF ECMS

At BASF ECMS you get more than just compensation, Medical & Dental. Our total offer includes a wide range of elements you need to be your best in every stage of your life. 

• Flexible Work Arrangements whenever possible
• Retirement Benefits with company contributions
• Competitive Medical and Dental Plan Options
• Disability and Life Insurance Programs
• Wellness Programs
• Maternity/Paternity Leave, Infertility & Adoption reimbursement
• Mentoring & Development Programs
• Employee Discounts
• Pet insurance

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BASF takes security & data privacy very seriously. We will never request financial information of any kind via email, private text message or direct message on any social medial platform or job board. Furthermore, we will never send a candidate a check for equipment or request any type of payment during the job application process. If you have experienced any of the above, please contact HR4U.US@basf-catalystsmetals.com to report fraud. BASF is committed to pay transparency practices. The competitive Pay Range for this role is $90k-$120k annually. Actual pay will be determine based on education, certifications, experience, and other job-related factor permitted by law.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status