SAP Materials Architect/Business Manager

Position Summary:

Johnson Controls Wichita Residential HVAC manufacturing plant is seeking an SAP Super User to support, optimize, and enhance SAP functionalities within the plants materials and operations processes . This role will act as the primary SAP subject matter expert (SME) in WMS and MRP functionalities for the site, providing hands-on support, troubleshooting system issues, driving SAP transformation projects, and ensuring seamless integration of SAP with plant operations. The SAP Super User will play a pivotal role in fixing current SAP-related issues, developing a long-term SAP strategy, and leading initiatives that enhance materials and operational performance.

This on-site position in Wichita, KS will work closely with cross-functional teams, including materials management, production, supply chain, IT, and corporate SAP teams. The SAP Super User will also be responsible for training end-users, developing best practices, and driving continuous improvement in SAP utilization.

Key Responsibilities:

1. SAP System Support & Issue Resolution:

• Serve as the first line of support for SAP-related issues in the manufacturing plant.

• Troubleshoot and resolve SAP transactional errors, master data issues, and system integration challenges.

• Work with plant teams to enhance SAP data accuracy and reporting capabilities.

• Coordinate with corporate SAP support teams and IT for system improvements and bug fixes.

• Ensure real-time accuracy of inventory transactions, work orders, material movements, and BOM structures.

2. SAP Strategy & Transformation Initiatives:

• Develop a short-term and long-term SAP strategy aligned with plant operational and materials management goals.

• Identify opportunities for automation, process optimization, and system enhancements using SAP functionalities.

• Lead SAP-driven transformation projects to improve materials flow, reduce transactional inefficiencies, and enhance production scheduling visibility.

• Support integration of new SAP modules or features that enhance plant performance.

3. Project Management & Execution:

• Support ongoing SAP projects related to warehouse management, procurement, production planning, and inventory optimization.

• Develop SAP-based solutions that improve material planning, line-side delivery, and warehouse efficiency.

• Ensure timely execution of system upgrades, configuration changes, and process improvements.

• Collaborate with corporate teams to align SAP enhancements with JCIs global ERP strategy.

4. Training & End-User Support:

• Act as a trainer and mentor for plant personnel on SAP best practices.

• Develop training materials, SOPs, and troubleshooting guides for SAP transactions.

• Conduct workshops and knowledge-sharing sessions to upskill plant employees in SAP usage and reporting.

• Ensure adoption of SAP process standardization across departments.

5. Collaboration & Continuous Improvement:

• Work closely with Materials, Operations, Production Control, Finance, and IT teams to align SAP capabilities with plant needs.

• Lead root cause analysis of recurring SAP issues and implement corrective actions.

• Identify waste and inefficiencies in SAP-related workflows and propose automation opportunities.

• Monitor SAP performance KPIs, track progress on SAP-related initiatives, and report improvements to plant leadership.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelors degree in supply chain, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field preferred.

• 3-5+ years of hands-on experience with SAP (ECC or S/4HANA) in a manufacturing environment.

• Expertise in SAP modules related to Materials Management (MM), Production Planning (PP), Warehouse Management (WM), and Inventory Management (IM).

• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills with a focus on data integrity and process efficiency.

• Experience in leading SAP projects and driving system enhancements.

• Hands-on experience in resolving SAP transactional issues, master data management, and system configuration.

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, SIOP, and warehouse optimization is a plus.

• Strong analytical, communication, and training skills to support end-users.

• Ability to work on-site at the Wichita, KS plant, collaborating across teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in SAP S/4HANA migration and system upgrades.

• Familiarity with SAP Business Intelligence (BI) reporting tools.

• Knowledge of barcode scanning, RFID integration, and warehouse automation tools within SAP.

• Prior experience in a high-volume manufacturing or HVAC industry is highly desirable.

• Six Sigma, APICS, or SAP certification is a plus.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to lead SAP-driven transformation projects in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

• Be the on-site SAP expert, driving operational excellence and digital innovation.

• Work with a highly engaged materials & operations team focused on continuous improvement.

• Competitive salary, benefits, and career growth opportunities within Johnson Controls.