SAP MM/SD Functional Consultant

Description

Merck & Co is deploying an integrated suite of SAP products in France, Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain and the UK to enable the standardization of business processes globally including finance, order management, procurement and manufacturing. The timetable for this project is for the year 2010 and part of 2011. A number of contractors will be hired to complement the Merck internal team. The work is focused on deploying an existing global SAP template to these countries, starting with a blueprint/localization period, followed by realization (design/build, unit/string/integration testing, cutover planning, golive and hypercare). General assignment requirements Five plus years SAP handson experience over multiple assignments deploying SAP solutions following the ASAP methodology. Candidates should have demonstrated ability to work in a team environment, yet work independently with little supervision. Strong oral/written English skills, with preference given to candidates with language skills in Dutch, French, Italian, German and/or Spanish. Specific assignment Requirements Should have extensive knowledge and some configuration experience in SAP R/3's SD Shipping functionality (delivery processing, batch determination, packing functionality, Shipment functionality, etc). Experience working with SAP's idoc functionality and interface design is a plus as the primary job will involve building IM and SD Shipping interfaces between SAP R/3 and an external warehouse management system. Additional knowledge/experience of ABAP and XML is also desired. Consultant should have extensive knowledge and configuration experience in SAP R/3's MM Inventory Management functionality and movement types as it relates to processing Goods Receipts transactions, inventory adjustments, batch management, stock status. Consultant should have an Indepth understanding of Pharma requirements and SAP out of box solution and gaps.