SAP SCM Specialist
With a strategy centered on people and sustainability, Braskem is engaged in contributing to the value chain to strengthen the Circular Economy. Braskem’s 9,000 team members dedicate themselves every day to improving people's lives through sustainable solutions in chemicals and plastics. With its corporate DNA rooted in innovation, Braskem offers a comprehensive portfolio of plastic resins and chemical products for diverse industries, such as food packaging, construction, manufacturing, automotive, agribusiness, health and hygiene, and more. With 40 industrial units in Brazil, the United States, Mexico, and Germany, Braskem exports its products to clients in over 70 countries.
Braskem America is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Braskem S.A. headquartered in Philadelphia. The company is the leading producer of polypropylene in the United States, with six production plants located in Texas, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, as well as an Innovation and Technology Center in Pittsburgh and a New Renewable Innovation Center in Lexington, which focuses on leveraging groundbreaking developments in biotechnology and chemical catalysis. For more information, visit www.braskem.com/usa.
Department: Information Technology
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Travel Involved: 5-10%
Job Type: Full-Time, Hybrid
Description:
Braskem America is seeking a skilled SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) specialist with preferred experience in the SAP S/4 HANA platform, Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS), and Global Available-to-Promise (GATP). The ideal candidate will be responsible for partnering with the supply chain area to map business needs, architect/design solutions, prepare financial business cases (solution benefit-cost), and execute projects to deliver value to our business team. The candidate will also work to optimize and improve existing solutions and, as needed, to work closely with our operations support team to address support system issues and implement bug fixes. The candidate will play an important IT specialist role during the SAP ECC and APO migration to SAP S/4 HANA platform.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Solution Architecture:
- Partner with the US supply chain team to develop and maintain the SCM applications portfolio, ensuring it reflects the current and future business needs, aligned with industry and SAP best practices
- Lead design and architect end-to-end SAP S/4HANA SCM solution modules to meet business requirements
- Implementation / Delivery:
- Identify transformation and business process re-engineering opportunities in the supply chain area and convert them into an implementation/delivery roadmap
- Closely worked with the implementation partner as the US IT supply chain lead for SAP ECC/APO to SAP S/4 HANA.
- Manage full implementation project lifecycle, from fit-gap analysis to configuration, documentation, training, testing, deployment, and hyper-care support for SAP and non-SAP applications in the supply chain process area.
- Lead/Perform various IT solution implementation activities, including creating and validating functional specifications, configuring SAP SD-LE modules, writing and validating test plans, designing and testing security roles, data migration, preparing cutover plans, and supporting training, etc.
- Continuous Improvement:
- Work closely with the business and assess SAP and non-SAP applications to identify opportunities for process improvements and system enhancements to drive supply chain operational efficiency and innovation.
- Stay updated on SAP S/4 HANA advancements and industry trends, recommending relevant upgrades and best practices.
- Application Maintenance / Support:
- Work closely with members of the external support team and with the global and local IT team to troubleshoot and resolve any issues related to supply chain applications
- Provide enhancement and maintenance support for the current and new supply chain systems, ensuring system performance, availability, and reliability.
Requirements:
- 10+ years of hands-on experience with SAP implementation and support, with a focus on supply chain processes
- Proven track record of delivering solutions in SAP ECC, APO, and/or S/4 HANA for complex supply chain operations
- Extensive knowledge of SAP ECC PP/APO (DP, PP/DS, GATP, MRP)
- Experience with SAP integration tools (e.g., CPI, PI, BTP, CIF, API) and third-party systems.
- Knowledge of the Supply Chain process, including demand planning, supply planning, scenario planning, inventory planning and optimization, ATP, supply chain control tower, production planning, and detail scheduling.
- Good understanding of SAP APO as well as other SAP modules such as MM, PP, QM, SD
- Ability to configure SAP supply chain applications
- Deep knowledge or willingness to learn SAP S/4HANA architecture, data models, and Fiori applications
- Ability to lead and manage projects/products using waterfall methodology and agile methodology
Preferred Skills, Education, and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in Computer Science, Information Technology, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- SAP certification in relevant SCM modules is preferred
- Knowledge of advanced supply chain analytics and machine learning integration
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and project management skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Project/Product management certification
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to communicate with multiple levels of organization
- Must be eligible to work in the United States without the need for any sponsorship
What we offer
At Braskem, we offer more than just a competitive pay package. Our total rewards package includes a wide range of benefits you need for every stage of your life. Our benefits include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
- Retirement Benefits
- Maternity and Paternity Leave
- Life Insurance
- Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Teladoc
- A wide range of voluntary benefits like Pet Insurance, Legal and ID Theft Insurance
- Flexible work schedules like 9/80 schedules for eligible team members
Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level and/or ladder.
Candidates must be currently eligible to work in the United States without the need for any type of sponsorship now or in the future. Braskem is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees according to applicable law. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact the Talent Acquisition team.