Who We Are:

Do you want to work for a company named to the Best Places to Work in Rubber and Plastics? Zeon Chemicals is the leading developer and supplier of innovative polymers, including synthetic elastomers and specialty chemicals and other selected products used in countless applications worldwide. We develop superior elastomers for the hottest parts of automotive engines, polymers for longer lasting laser printer rolls, and synthetic rubber to survive oil wells' most aggressive fluids.

Our team is outstanding at what they do, and we enjoy a great company culture and work environment. This combination truly makes us a best place to work!

Purpose:

This role manages the development, release, maintenance, and continuous improvement of SAP functional programs and reports that support the company's business strategy and is familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. It is also responsible for improving business processes by collaborating with clients and colleagues.

Job Functions/Accountabilities:

Primary Responsibilities:

Analyze and evaluate existing or proposed SAP configurations, and devises solutions, applications, and procedures to meet user requirements.
Create, maintain, and improve reports by modelling, transforming, and shaping data to meet the business requirements.
Support the business with data validation, security, and governance activities.
Prepare documentation including charts and diagrams to assist in problem analysis and submit recommendations for solutions.
Provide direct SAP functional and system, as well as business reporting support, training, and guidance to business users.
Plan and conduct complex information system assignments and participate in multiple, important concurrent projects.
Operate with considerable latitude for un-reviewed actions and decisions.
Design and apply new business processes methods and procedures.
Prepare proposals and cost estimates for future work.
Schedule work to meet completion dates and functional specifications. Review technical specifications as to its ability to deliver expected results.
Work on the analysis, design, development, and implementation phases of information system projects.
Provide functional assistance and advice to any experienced programmers and programmer/analysts.
Support testing and debugging of programs as needed.
Prepare functional and end user documentation for software applications.
Provide direct SAP program functional specifications, SAP system customization and configuration expertise in applicable modules and functions.
Provide SAP functional supports to the user community at ZCLP (warehouse, accounting, purchasing, sales & marketing, customer service, R&D, etc.)
Analyze business issues and develop/recommend efficient and effective solutions through design, coding, configuration, testing and implementation activities.
Support business process improvements and critical business strategies by developing, implementing and maintaining business application systems.
Manage ZCLP Business Intelligence information systems (Microsoft PowerBI, others) by providing and/or managing developments, administrations, maintenance, and functional and technical supports functions to users and other ZEON IT groups.
Keep up to date with emerging technology by attending and participating in professional conferences and training.
Continuously seek ways to improve the performance of our facility's operation and ensures that customers' (both internal and external) needs are met. Adhere to the quality system.
Performs all other duties as assigned by the Director of IT.

Qualifications:

Education and Certifications:

Bachelor's in Computer Science or Computer Engineering is required
SAP Certification preferred
Project Management experience preferred

Experience:

5+ years of SAP functional support required
2+ years of SAP technical experience preferred
3+ years of BI/BA experience preferred
Knowledge in SAP Security a plus
Extensive experience and proven ability to provide SAP configuration expertise and functional support to SAP users in the company.

Special Qualifications:

Familiarity with development tools such as SAP, internet technologies, etc.
Strong analytical skills
A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

Benefits:

Zeon employees enjoy growth opportunities as well as a highly competitive salary and benefits program.

Zeon Chemicals does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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