SAP Functional Support Analyst - Production Planning

About this role

Dangote Cement Plc seeks SAP Functional Support Analysts for the Production Planning module in Lagos. The role involves providing functional support for SAP PP, managing multiple SAP projects, and collaborating with business stakeholders to gather requirements, define scope, and coordinate resources. The position supports daily SAP operations and SAP implementation projects, including testing, documentation, end-user training, and cross-functional collaboration between business and IT. Candidates should have prior SAP PP experience, a strong understanding of production planning processes, and the ability to interact with senior management. A Bachelor’s or HND in a relevant field is required, with demonstrated end-to-end SAP PP implementation experience and related technical and analytical skills.

What you would do

• Provide functional support for SAP PP modules.
• Manage multiple SAP projects and tasks from conception to completion.
• Gather requirements and define scope with business stakeholders.
• Plan and coordinate resources to meet business and project timelines.
• Offer system support to end-users and share knowledge.
• Translate business requirements into development specifications.
• Perform functional testing, create documentation, and conduct end-user training.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams across IT and business units.
• Provide analysis and direction for SAP PP resources in coordination with senior management.
• Oversee end-to-end integration with other modules and applications.

What they are asking for

• HND or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience as an SAP PP Support Analyst.
• Experience in business application development methodology and business process re-engineering.
• Minimum one end-to-end SAP PP implementation experience; hands-on in SAP PP support.
• Experience with S4 HANA is an added advantage.
• Experience in Product Costing, MRP, and Produce-to-Order cycles are essential.
• Strong leadership, customer interfacing, and communication skills.
• Analytical problem-solving abilities and experience presenting to senior management.
• Understanding of user exits and basic ABAP debugging is advantageous.

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