JOB DESCRIPTION
This position is responsible for leading a team of Basis administrators to effectively deliver the ongoing maintenance while also supporting the application teams with the development of enhancements to American Greetings’ SAP landscape.
The position requires someone that has strong technical knowledge of a wide breath of SAP modules. This individual must be familiar with SAP best practices as it relates to both the implementation and ongoing operations of an enterprise landscape. This position will be responsible for the managing an existing team of five(5) Basis administrators that are responsible for the 24x7 ongoing maintenance/support while assisting with the delivery of current corporate projects.
Areas of responsibilities include but not limited to:
•Provide leadership and technical direction to team members and consultants
•Management and resolution of problem tickets
•Plans, manages and communicates system maintenance activities
•SAP OSS note management to drive resolution
•Version maintenance of existing landscape
•Performance tuning and optimization
•System health checks and proactive maintenance
•Backup and recovery
•Administration of system transports and change control
•Landscape synchronization activities such as system clone and refresh activities
•Development and enforcement of process and procedures
•Participation in the development and execution of SAP landscape strategies
•Works directly with 3rd party system integrator and application support teams
• Minimum of 5 years installing, supporting and maintaining a complex SAP landscape in a large enterprise.
• Significant hands-on knowledge of SAP modules including ECC, CRM, PI, EP, MDM, CE, BODS, BPM, TREX
• Basic knowledge and understanding of SAP modules including WWI, Content Server, GRC, ADS
• Significant hands on knowledge of system management toolsets including Solution Manager, ChaRM, CTS+, NWDI, TDMS, LVM, Early Watch, WILY, SMD, CCMS
• Intimate knowledge and experience installing and upgrading SAP landscapes
• Basic understanding of AIX Enterprise Edition and Windows Server
• Basic knowledge of DB2 administration and analysis within SAP modules
• Solid foundational knowledge in server, networking, security and storage disciplines
• Effective communication and presentation skills to both team and upper management
• PC Skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio) including good documentation and analytical skills.
Applicant should excel in a team environment, and must be a self-starter when it comes to learning new skills or staying current.
Bachelor’s degree in related IT field
Minimum of 5 years installing, supporting and maintaining a complex SAP landscape in a large enterprise
Significant hands-on knowledge of SAP modules including ECC, CRM, PI, EP, MDM, CE, BODS, BPM, TREX
Solid foundational knowledge in server, networking, security and storage disciplines
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Salary range: $112-130k, Bonus: 10%
Travel: 0%
Sponsor/transfer H-13 and/or H-2B: No
Sponsor / transfer work permits: Yes
Paid relocation: Yes
Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.
Open job postingAbout the company
This position is located at one of our newest distribution facilities, which is state of the art and includes the latest technology. We are a leading North American distributor of metalworking and maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) products and services. We help our customers drive greater productivity, profitability and growth with over 1 million product offerings, our inventory management and other supply chain solutions, and deep expertise from more than 70 years of working across industries. Our Goal As a $2.8 billion company with more than 6,500 experienced associates and more than 3,000 suppliers, we work with customers big and small. Our goal is to drive results for their businesses - from keeping operations running efficiently today to continuously rethinking, retooling and optimizing for a more productive tomorrow. Our History Founded by Sid Jacobson in 1941, our company continues to build on a rich history of commitment to our customers, our shareholders, our associates and the communities in which we live and work.