Consol Partners
Strategic: By supporting the project in the areas of team organization, documentation control and cost allocation in SAP/WBS, the project liaison team leader will see their role and responsibility increase with the development of the project through the design phases. Every new design phase will bring additional needs and workload, driven by the implementation and closure phases requiring a higher contribution of this function, thus a higher need of good coordination. This function provides an important assistance to the design engineers by allowing them to focus mainly in the engineering design and removing from them the workload of project organization tasks. The project liaison team leader has a key role in expansion projects to guarantee that all purchase orders of the project are correctly allocated to the correspondent WBS, hence guaranteeing a good knowledge and control of the project budget, as well as, the documentation generated by the project is correctly logged, distributed and archived Scope of the mission Integrating the project team, the project liaison team leader is responsible to lead the team which coordinates project documentation flows and archive, establishes systems to manage/track purchase orders and goods receipts, responsible management of miscellaneous non-PO purchases, establish and maintain systems for allocation of project costs in SAP/WBS, and all aspects related with the organization of the engineering team: welcoming new team members, developing individualized onboarding plans, support their needs, organize the project gate reviews and monthly review meetings Primary Tasks and responsibilities: . Onboarding of new employees: o Lead, with support from the Regional Program Director, in onboarding of new employees to the engineering organization o Work with new employees' direct supervisors to develop individual training plans tailored to the needs of their role, along with base knowledge/expectations of the engineering organization o Plan and prepare the logistic needs for new team members, including system/security access, supplies/equipment, travel arrangements, and other business support. * Cost control: o Establish and maintain systems to issue and track purchase orders in SAP, guaranteeing correct WBS allocation o Coach and Support Project Liaison to issue and track Shopping Carts (SCs), Purchase Orders (POs) and goods receipts (GRs) in SAP in a timely manner o Coach and Support Project Controls to Actively manage SAP/WBS cost allocation and highlight variations o Provide actuals per WBS to support forecasting by Project Managers o Stewardship of Engineering procurement card (ProCard) for all non-travel related miscellaneous purchases, ensuring appropriate use of Procard vs Purchase Order, leadership approval according to Local Approval Matrix (LAM) o Consolidate quarterly and monthly project cost forecast reported by PM o Update forecasts in Planisware o Oversee updating of SAP/ARIBA files o Monthly Headcount allocation to appropriate WBS accounts for all active projects & waves within the region/site o Report actual costs of the yearly Engineering department budgets * Leadership of the Liaison Team o Manage of daily miscellaneous requirements and admin tasks o Manage and delegate administrative tasks and project priorities o Manage and delegate department administrative work such as organizing the monthly department meetings, annual outing, travel, visitors, teambuilding activities, etc o Maintain and manage a healthy and motivating work environment o Improve and formalize monthly departmental reports/meeting * Leadership of the Document Control Team: o Organize, distribute and archive all project documents, guaranteeing proper archiving rules to support claims to contractors and EPCm partners o Manage the project folder access Matrix, maintain project transmittals, archiving engineering deliverables and permitting docs on project Servers * Department Communication: o Responsible for all aspect of internal and external communication within local Engineering department o Manage visual branding display in department o Work closely with HR/GSS/EHS team * Facilities management: o Responsible for facilities operations within the department o Liaise with facilities contractors, responsible to maintain engineering facilities o Managing repairs, maintenance and replacement in the engineering facilities o Working together with EHS regarding fire safety procedures in the engineering facilities * General duties: o Carry out assigned tasks and duties in a safe manner, in accordance with instructions, and to comply with environmental, health & safety rules/procedures, regulations and codes of practice. o Perform engineering and technical support to the projects when needed, undertaking any additional tasks commensurate with the role as and when required. o rules and procedures set down: Technical Profile requirements: . University degree or College diploma specializing in business administration or a technical field . Experience and/or background in industrial companies, preferably linked to engineering or . operations . Competent and fluent (written and verbal) in Spanish and English . Computer literacy with good working knowledge of the MS Office package . Experience with SAP and Ariba software . Knowledge of EHS standards and industry good practices . Must have the Knowledge, Experience and Skills to conduct their tasks in accordance with the Non-Technical Profile Requirements : . Organized . Team worker . Result oriented and timely delivery . Positive mindset . Capable to work in Matrix organizations . Problem and conflict solver . Flexible and resilient to work in ambiguous situations with limited supervision . Coaching skills . Good communication Location: . North of Spain, exact location remains confidential till at least early July . Until EOY 2024 remote work, afterwards consultants are expected to work onsite Business Travel: . Travel will be required and outside Spain reimbursed via expenses Contract: . Long term contract . Confirmation of the mission will take place before 1/7 . Official confirmation and contract creation scheduled for early July Start: . Objective +- 1st of August . Consultants can perform notice if 4-6 weeks, longer is to discuss with the manager . Consultants cannot take long holidays in July/August after start due to the high workload Languages: . Fluent In Spanish & English Rate: . Market-level Rates for Spain . All-in Rate for Remote and local presence at SPAIN . No expenses accepted Reason for Hire Specific Skills Required for Project Safety Equipment Not applicable (keep in mind that for Olen and Hoboken sites a neon vest is mandatory) Additional Safety Equipment to be provided by Supplier n.a. Travel Required? Yes Travel percentage- 10%
Strategic: By supporting the project in the areas of team organization, documentation control and cost allocation in SAP/WBS, the project liaison team leader will see their role and responsibility increase with the development of the project through the design phases. Every new design phase will bring additional needs and workload, driven by the implementation and closure phases requiring a higher contribution of this function, thus a higher need of good coordination. This function provides an important assistance to the design engineers by allowing them to focus mainly in the engineering design and removing from them the workload of project organization tasks. The project liaison team leader has a key role in expansion projects to guarantee that all purchase orders of the project are correctly allocated to the correspondent WBS, hence guaranteeing a good knowledge and control of the project budget, as well as, the documentation generated by the project is correctly logged, distributed and archived Scope of the mission Integrating the project team, the project liaison team leader is responsible to lead the team which coordinates project documentation flows and archive, establishes systems to manage/track purchase orders and goods receipts, responsible management of miscellaneous non-PO purchases, establish and maintain systems for allocation of project costs in SAP/WBS, and all aspects related with the organization of the engineering team: welcoming new team members, developing individualized onboarding plans, support their needs, organize the project gate reviews and monthly review meetings Primary Tasks and responsibilities: . Onboarding of new employees: o Lead, with support from the Regional Program Director, in onboarding of new employees to the engineering organization o Work with new employees' direct supervisors to develop individual training plans tailored to the needs of their role, along with base knowledge/expectations of the engineering organization o Plan and prepare the logistic needs for new team members, including system/security access, supplies/equipment, travel arrangements, and other business support. * Cost control: o Establish and maintain systems to issue and track purchase orders in SAP, guaranteeing correct WBS allocation o Coach and Support Project Liaison to issue and track Shopping Carts (SCs), Purchase Orders (POs) and goods receipts (GRs) in SAP in a timely manner o Coach and Support Project Controls to Actively manage SAP/WBS cost allocation and highlight variations o Provide actuals per WBS to support forecasting by Project Managers o Stewardship of Engineering procurement card (ProCard) for all non-travel related miscellaneous purchases, ensuring appropriate use of Procard vs Purchase Order, leadership approval according to Local Approval Matrix (LAM) o Consolidate quarterly and monthly project cost forecast reported by PM o Update forecasts in Planisware o Oversee updating of SAP/ARIBA files o Monthly Headcount allocation to appropriate WBS accounts for all active projects & waves within the region/site o Report actual costs of the yearly Engineering department budgets * Leadership of the Liaison Team o Manage of daily miscellaneous requirements and admin tasks o Manage and delegate administrative tasks and project priorities o Manage and delegate department administrative work such as organizing the monthly department meetings, annual outing, travel, visitors, teambuilding activities, etc o Maintain and manage a healthy and motivating work environment o Improve and formalize monthly departmental reports/meeting * Leadership of the Document Control Team: o Organize, distribute and archive all project documents, guaranteeing proper archiving rules to support claims to contractors and EPCm partners o Manage the project folder access Matrix, maintain project transmittals, archiving engineering deliverables and permitting docs on project Servers * Department Communication: o Responsible for all aspect of internal and external communication within local Engineering department o Manage visual branding display in department o Work closely with HR/GSS/EHS team * Facilities management: o Responsible for facilities operations within the department o Liaise with facilities contractors, responsible to maintain engineering facilities o Managing repairs, maintenance and replacement in the engineering facilities o Working together with EHS regarding fire safety procedures in the engineering facilities * General duties: o Carry out assigned tasks and duties in a safe manner, in accordance with instructions, and to comply with environmental, health & safety rules/procedures, regulations and codes of practice. o Perform engineering and technical support to the projects when needed, undertaking any additional tasks commensurate with the role as and when required. o rules and procedures set down: Technical Profile requirements: . University degree or College diploma specializing in business administration or a technical field . Experience and/or background in industrial companies, preferably linked to engineering or . operations . Competent and fluent (written and verbal) in Spanish and English . Computer literacy with good working knowledge of the MS Office package . Experience with SAP and Ariba software . Knowledge of EHS standards and industry good practices . Must have the Knowledge, Experience and Skills to conduct their tasks in accordance with the Non-Technical Profile Requirements : . Organized . Team worker . Result oriented and timely delivery . Positive mindset . Capable to work in Matrix organizations . Problem and conflict solver . Flexible and resilient to work in ambiguous situations with limited supervision . Coaching skills . Good communication Location: . North of Spain, exact location remains confidential till at least early July . Until EOY 2024 remote work, afterwards consultants are expected to work onsite Business Travel: . Travel will be required and outside Spain reimbursed via expenses Contract: . Long term contract . Confirmation of the mission will take place before 1/7 . Official confirmation and contract creation scheduled for early July Start: . Objective +- 1st of August . Consultants can perform notice if 4-6 weeks, longer is to discuss with the manager . Consultants cannot take long holidays in July/August after start due to the high workload Languages: . Fluent In Spanish & English Rate: . Market-level Rates for Spain . All-in Rate for Remote and local presence at SPAIN . No expenses accepted Reason for Hire Specific Skills Required for Project Safety Equipment Not applicable (keep in mind that for Olen and Hoboken sites a neon vest is mandatory) Additional Safety Equipment to be provided by Supplier n.a. Travel Required? Yes Travel percentage- 10%
bluewaveSELECT
SAP MM Functional Integration Advisor - 12 Month Contract - U.S. Based - $100/hour A successful Advisor would have started their career in a supply chain role (Materials Planner, Procurement Specialists, Inventory Managers, etc.) for a company that used SAP, so they have knowledge of how SAP works for the business. Next, our Advisors have very strong configuration experience and have been on several projects and environments so they have vast experience within Materials Management (MM). They will be responsible for educating and guiding our clients on MRP, exception monitoring, LIS, and other standard SAP ECC Best Practices in the client's environment. This role will require someone from a non technical background- who has worked in the supply chain/manufacturing/logistics space before they went into SAP or IT. You will be working with one of the top U.S. SAP supply chain consultancies as their growth continues in the SAP market. As a Senior SAP MM Functional Integration Advisor, you will play a pivotal role in leveraging SAP supply chain solutions, primarily on ECC systems, to optimize client operations. Your focus will be on maximizing the efficiency and effectiveness of SAP MM modules within the existing infrastructure, with an emphasis on client-facing activities, support, education, and training. There will be 50% of the time travel across the U.S. as a requirement. This is expensed. Minimum of 5 years in SAP MM or P2P modules. Key Responsibilities: Client Collaboration: Engage closely with clients to understand their supply chain challenges and requirements, offering expert advice and solutions leveraging SAP MM functionalities. Functional Expertise: Demonstrate deep knowledge and understanding of SAP MM modules, processes, and best practices, providing guidance on system configuration, customization, and optimization. Integration Leadership: Lead integration efforts between SAP MM and other relevant modules or external systems, ensuring seamless data flow and process alignment across the supply chain. Support and Training: Provide ongoing support to clients, troubleshooting issues, resolving challenges, and conducting training sessions to empower users with the necessary skills to utilize SAP MM effectively. Workshop Facilitation: Lead workshops and collaborative sessions with clients and internal teams to gather requirements, define project scope, and design solutions that align with business objectives. Project Management: Contribute to multiple projects simultaneously within a fast-paced consultancy environment, demonstrating strong teamwork and collaboration to deliver high-quality outcomes on time and within budget. Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on industry trends, SAP advancements, and supply chain best practices, actively seeking opportunities to enhance processes and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Requirements: Extensive experience in SAP MM functional consulting, with a focus on integration and optimization within ECC systems. Proven track record of successful client engagement and project delivery in a consulting or advisory capacity. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Experience leading workshops, training sessions, and collaborative meetings. Ability to thrive in a dynamic, team-oriented environment with multiple concurrent projects. A proactive mindset, driven by a passion for delivering value and driving business transformation through SAP supply chain solutions Transforming the Status Quo One Supply Chain at a time We provide a unique combination of skills and expertise to transform organizations and optimize the performance of their business. Unlike traditional consultants, we do not simply interview clients' employees; instead, we take a data-centric approach to interrogate their SAP systems. After optimizing their business, we educate our clients on how to sustain the transformation we catalyze. bluewaveSELECT is a global recruitment business that is exclusively focused on SAP. Involved in placing over 4,000 SAP professionals, our team has helped deliver some of the highest-profile SAP programmes for some of the most recognisable brands all over of the world. We are on a mission is to become the world's most trusted SAP recruitment business, delivering our unique wow factor by consistently exceeding expectations for both our customers and our network of SAP professionals. We are an official SAP partner, you will find us on the Ariba Network and we have a 5-Star approval rating on TrustPilot from fellow SAP enthusiasts. Whether this will be your first experience with us, or you are a bluewaveSELECT regular, we look forward to working with you! Disclaimer; We try and contact all applicants to every advert however due to volumes of responses with some adverts we may not be able to get back to you in some cases. If this is the case and you do not hear from us within 5 working days please take it that your application has been unsuccessful. Please note, your profile will be rejected if you do not meet language/legislation criteria. Thank you.
SAP MM Functional Integration Advisor - 12 Month Contract - U.S. Based - $100/hour A successful Advisor would have started their career in a supply chain role (Materials Planner, Procurement Specialists, Inventory Managers, etc.) for a company that used SAP, so they have knowledge of how SAP works for the business. Next, our Advisors have very strong configuration experience and have been on several projects and environments so they have vast experience within Materials Management (MM). They will be responsible for educating and guiding our clients on MRP, exception monitoring, LIS, and other standard SAP ECC Best Practices in the client's environment. This role will require someone from a non technical background- who has worked in the supply chain/manufacturing/logistics space before they went into SAP or IT. You will be working with one of the top U.S. SAP supply chain consultancies as their growth continues in the SAP market. As a Senior SAP MM Functional Integration Advisor, you will play a pivotal role in leveraging SAP supply chain solutions, primarily on ECC systems, to optimize client operations. Your focus will be on maximizing the efficiency and effectiveness of SAP MM modules within the existing infrastructure, with an emphasis on client-facing activities, support, education, and training. There will be 50% of the time travel across the U.S. as a requirement. This is expensed. Minimum of 5 years in SAP MM or P2P modules. Key Responsibilities: Client Collaboration: Engage closely with clients to understand their supply chain challenges and requirements, offering expert advice and solutions leveraging SAP MM functionalities. Functional Expertise: Demonstrate deep knowledge and understanding of SAP MM modules, processes, and best practices, providing guidance on system configuration, customization, and optimization. Integration Leadership: Lead integration efforts between SAP MM and other relevant modules or external systems, ensuring seamless data flow and process alignment across the supply chain. Support and Training: Provide ongoing support to clients, troubleshooting issues, resolving challenges, and conducting training sessions to empower users with the necessary skills to utilize SAP MM effectively. Workshop Facilitation: Lead workshops and collaborative sessions with clients and internal teams to gather requirements, define project scope, and design solutions that align with business objectives. Project Management: Contribute to multiple projects simultaneously within a fast-paced consultancy environment, demonstrating strong teamwork and collaboration to deliver high-quality outcomes on time and within budget. Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on industry trends, SAP advancements, and supply chain best practices, actively seeking opportunities to enhance processes and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Requirements: Extensive experience in SAP MM functional consulting, with a focus on integration and optimization within ECC systems. Proven track record of successful client engagement and project delivery in a consulting or advisory capacity. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Experience leading workshops, training sessions, and collaborative meetings. Ability to thrive in a dynamic, team-oriented environment with multiple concurrent projects. A proactive mindset, driven by a passion for delivering value and driving business transformation through SAP supply chain solutions Transforming the Status Quo One Supply Chain at a time We provide a unique combination of skills and expertise to transform organizations and optimize the performance of their business. Unlike traditional consultants, we do not simply interview clients' employees; instead, we take a data-centric approach to interrogate their SAP systems. After optimizing their business, we educate our clients on how to sustain the transformation we catalyze. bluewaveSELECT is a global recruitment business that is exclusively focused on SAP. Involved in placing over 4,000 SAP professionals, our team has helped deliver some of the highest-profile SAP programmes for some of the most recognisable brands all over of the world. We are on a mission is to become the world's most trusted SAP recruitment business, delivering our unique wow factor by consistently exceeding expectations for both our customers and our network of SAP professionals. We are an official SAP partner, you will find us on the Ariba Network and we have a 5-Star approval rating on TrustPilot from fellow SAP enthusiasts. Whether this will be your first experience with us, or you are a bluewaveSELECT regular, we look forward to working with you! Disclaimer; We try and contact all applicants to every advert however due to volumes of responses with some adverts we may not be able to get back to you in some cases. If this is the case and you do not hear from us within 5 working days please take it that your application has been unsuccessful. Please note, your profile will be rejected if you do not meet language/legislation criteria. Thank you.