Company Description
VANTIVA, a worldwide technology leader in the media and entertainment sector, at the forefront of digital innovation, operates through its division Connected Home.
In “Vantiva Connected Home”, we are engineers with industry-recognized leadership and open innovation at the heart of everything we develop. We partner with the world’s leading service providers to help them embrace the complex technologies needed to deliver seamless connectivity and premium entertainment experiences. We are a leader in the designing of connected devices.
Connected Home is No. 1 in broadband gateway boxes, set top boxes and Android TV solutions through a powerful, global supply chain. We engineer next-generation home network and video solutions that enable bandwidth intensive content to be distributed at gigabit speeds and enjoyed seamlessly regardless of place, device or time.
For this business division, we are looking for a “SAP MM SD IT Functional Lead” to carry and support the new requirements issued from our business and integrate it on our SAP Core model with the integration with other key systems.
This position is located in Mexico with remote working days.
Job Description
ROLE
In an environment with a high complexity and in a global and international context, the SAP SD/MM IT Functional Lead will support mainly AMERICA region. Our landscape is based on a worldwide SAP ERP core application integrated with other key systems (Kinaxis Rapid Response, AGILE PLM, CRM Salesforce) and connected as well to our partners’ IT landscape (Manufacturing, 3PLs, Freight Forwarders) via EDI connections.
Scope is worldwide - multiple sites in different countries will be supported.
SAP MM/SD IT Functional Lead
- The candidate should have a strong background in configuration and testing of SAP including integration with other systems.
- She/He will apply proven communication and problem-solving skills to guide and assist the business communities.
- She/He should be able to exchange with IT team members on the different topics around SAP system.
- She/He should follow the maintenance and day-to-day activities.
- She/He will have a strong ability to work in a multicultural environment and a good English command is required.
RESPONSIBILITIES
SAP MM/SD IT Functional Lead will:
- Support AMERICA region for SAP MM/SD
- Be the 1st point of contact for other topics as SAP Finance/Controlling and Tax (with Sales & Use Tax system a critical component linked to SAP)
- Manage all the Vantiva technical customizing in MM/SD (requiring strong knowledge of our Vantiva processes)
- Support technical and user tests and training
- Integration/communication with other systems and solutions (EDI/Files interfaces)
- Handle the functional and technical specifications
- Manage the support on Batch Scheduler RMJ (Redwood) with all the interfaces with Kinaxis, Agile PLM and DWH
- Organize and coordinate workshops with Business and IT teams.
- Manage/update JIRA tickets for solution delivery and improvements.
- Promote best practices and industry standards
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor's degree is required.
- Experience: Minimum of 7 years of experience, with significant hands-on expertise in SAP S/4HANA, particularly in a multicultural project environment within logistics (MM/SD), and exposure to FI integration.
- SAP Expertise: Extensive knowledge of SAP, including functional expertise and customizing in MM/SD modules.
- Supply Chain Knowledge: Proven experience and understanding of supply chain business processes.
- Interpersonal Skills: The role demands excellent interpersonal communication skills for effective collaboration. Project management capabilities are essential.
- Autonomy: The candidate must be proactive, organized, collaborative, and able to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Language: Proficiency in English is required for operational communication.
- Scope: Global scope, supporting multiple sites across various countries. Primary focus on the Americas region, with work hours aligning to this region.
This role requires a high level of professionalism, with a strong focus on delivering results in a globally integrated environment.
Additional Information
Our most important asset is our People
Vantiva’s success greatly relies on our people’s energy, motivation, and talent.
We are dedicated to cultivating a workforce that embraces and celebrates diversity as we believe our differences drive our creativity, and innovation.
We are proactive in supporting equality and maintaining an inclusive work environment, developing, and enhancing career opportunities for all.
If you require a reasonable accommodation at any step of the application process, please let us know by answering the dedicated question in this application form.
Top Skills
What We Do
VANTIVA, headquartered in Paris, France and formerly known as Technicolor, is a global technology leader in designing, developing and supplying innovative products and solutions that connect consumers around the world to the content and services they love – whether at home, at work or in other smart spaces. VANTIVA has also earned a solid reputation for optimizing supply chain performance by leveraging its decades-long expertise in high-precision manufacturing, logistics, fulfillment and distribution. With operations throughout the Americas, Asia Pacific and EMEA, VANTIVA is recognized as a strategic partner by leading firms across various vertical industries, including network service providers, software companies and video game creators for over 25 years. Our relationships with the film and entertainment industry goes back over 100 years by providing end-to-end solutions for our clients. VANTIVA is committed to the highest standards of corporate social responsibility and sustainability across all aspects of their operations.
