Job Title:
SAP Fico Consultant

Company: Fortune 500 Companies

Location: chicago, IL

Created: 2024-05-10

Job Type: Full Time

Job Description:

* No C2C* *This position is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States*Job DescriptionThe role is part of Order to Cash team, which supports the implementation and deployment of the Order & Contract Management, Pricing, Rebates & Free goods and DSD, TransportationLogistics and Accounts Receivables capabilities (built through SAP S4 concepts). This role will be primarily responsible for Accounts Receivables (AR) functionality of SAP S4 which includes Collections management, Credit management, Dispute case processing, Dunning, FI invoicing, Incoming down payments EBS, Manual & direct debit and Lockbox process. The immediate focus will be set in the successful deployment of the PQGC sectorsbusiness units and the capitalization of project assets for future rollouts in an "industrialized" manner. This role will adopt and adhere to Agile principles for the PGT deployment project.ResponsibilitiesPartner with the Order to Cash Global Process Owner, Order and Contract Management, Pricing & Rebates Accounts Receivable, DSD and TransportationLogistics Global Process Leads (GPL's) to implement and deploy the end-to-end solution for PQGCSupport decision-making for Order & Contract Management, Pricing & Rebates, DSD and TransportationLogistics Global Template localization of functionality for PQGC business unitsCollaborate with RTR, PTP, MTD, FP&A, FTS, HTR project value stream teams as needed to ensure alignment with OTC AR processes and related cross functional RICEFsActively engage and educate business process owners on AR solution optimization, simplification, and standardization capabilitiesCollaborate with all value stream teams to implement and deploy the end-to-end Global ERP solution leveraging PepsiCo Agile Methodology (PAM)Participate in sprint planning, retrospectives and other key ceremoniesWork closely and collaborate with onshore and offshore scrum team members to ensure a prioritized and sufficient product backlog for the teams to work againstAlong with scrum team identify, monitor and implement key agreed-upon improvementsAdopt and and adhere to PAM principles and values:Adopt development practices which focus on quality and value, while increasing efficiency, and minimizing wasteFoster an environment where communication, teamwork, and innovation are encouragedHelp to implement Agile engineering best practices such as continuous integration, automation of testing and delivery, and continuous peer review within teams.QualificationsBachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.8+ years of experience configuring, deploying and managing SAP ERP with a focus on Accounts Receivable2+ years of SAP S4 experience preferredStrong experience in end to end OTC design and development including integration with other functional areasIn depth knowledge of Accounts Receivable and DSD solutions including route accounting and settlement for all GTM models - van sales, pre sales, pre order and vendingKnowledge of master data objects required to support the Order to Cash processes (business partner, customer hierarchy, etc)Familiar with PepsiCo business processes and nuances related to Accounts ReceivableKnowledge of AR solutions deployed within PepsiCoDemonstrated ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organizationAbility to work flexible hours based on varying business requirementsKnowledge and experience in the following tools, disciplines and processes are nice to have: SAP SolMan 7+ , Azure DevOps, Quality Center and MS ProjectSolves highly complex problems within their work teamStrong influencing, facilitating, and consulting skills in working with stakeholders at all levels in the organization and across departmentsAbility to quickly adapt to changes in timelines and sequencesAdaptability and flexibility including ability to manage deadline pressure, ambiguity and changeConsulting background a plusLeadership and communication skills:Demonstrates the desire and ability to develop new technology skills, business knowledge, and customer service capability through training, experimentation, and self-studyDemonstrated ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.Provides outstanding customer service skills to direct and indirect customersAbility to effectively manage an international team of expertsAbility to effectively work with remote teams in different regions of the worldStrong vendor management abilities.Negotiation SkillsCoachingFacilitation skills (as promoted by the Agile Coaching Institute), including but not limited toLevels of ListeningConflict ResolutionRoot Cause facilitationTraining techniques