SAP SALES & DISTRIBUTION, SENIOR EXPERT

Arxada is a global specialty chemicals business that’s committed to solving the world’s toughest preservation challenges through better science. [With a proud history of innovation dating back more than a century], we aim to help our customers develop more sustainable solutions that protect and maintain the health and wellbeing of people and extend the life of vital infrastructure while working to reduce our and our customers’ ecological footprint. Sustainable preservation is one of our top priorities. We are making significant strategic investments that will not only decrease our own environmental footprint, but also help customers adapt to long-term environmental and social change through the development of cleaner, greener solutions. The SAP Sales & Distribution Senior Expert is to act as IT solution lead and/or (sub-) project manager in IT initiatives in SAP SD (Sales and Distribution) and SAP GTS (Global Trade System). In this role you will control the implementation of IT solutions and ensure adherence with Arxada standards and guidelines. You will also act as delivery manager for IT Application activities and contribute to the solution of complex support requests and organize professional problem management. This position is in Barcelona, Spain and is a hybrid role. Essential Job Functions: Analyze and prioritize user requirements, advise internal stakeholders in terms of IT solutions, approve concepts and specifications, organize, and facilitate workshops, oversee configuration and customization of systems, work out test plans, contribute to the creation of test scripts, test execution and training documentation, lead trainings and data migration activities, control global process and system governance. Manage the development service in projects. Partner with system development providers, train them in terms of Arxada standards and guidelines, perform the hand-over of technical specifications, advice and monitor the realization of software programming, perform quality control of deliverables. Organize the integration of system enhancements into existing IT business applications: Liaise with internal customers, ensure testing and transfer into productive operations. Responsible to transfer new applications to the support organization. Delegate common incidents and problems to the IT support organization. Provide third level support for complex incidents. Contribute to the resolution of critical / urgent incidents. Organize professional solution of problems. Take over accountability for a specific functional area / IT system module. Actively contribute to the continuous improvement of Arxada custom IT business applications. Get familiar with newest generation IT solutions and advise internal partners on innovate IT technologies. Qualifications & Experience: Bachelor of Science or higher, Information Security, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Chemistry, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or related field (or equivalent work experience). Languages: English, Spanish, German highly desired. Business fluent. 8-10 plus years experience in IT related field. Required: SAP SD, SAP GTS. Preferred: SAP LE (logistics execution), MM (material maintenance), FI-CO (finance controlling), Salesforce. Expertise in a specific IT setting such as SAP, DMS, Microsoft products, ticketing solutions (e.g., ServiceNow), JIRA. System configuration and/or customization knowhow. Excellent understanding of the business processes and concepts being used. Conceptual thinking. IT project methodology. Arxada has world class offering in two distinct areas: Microbial Control Solutions (MCS) focuses on threats posed by microorganisms to people and planet through five distinct business lines including Professional Hygiene, Home & Personal Care, Wood Protection, Paints & Coatings and Material Protection. Nutrition, Care & Environmental (NCE), meanwhile, provides materials used to manufacture composites for electronics, aerospace and other markets, as well as vitamins and nutritional ingredients, chemicals and performance intermediates, and raw materials for a wide range of high-performance applications. Arxada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.