ERP Business Process Manager

Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, Inc offers advanced solutions to meet the most complex U.S. defense, security, space, and intelligence requirements. Celebrating over 50 years in the US, we remain a trusted government partner, leveraging world-class satellite, laser communication, rotor and fixed wing solutions to help our national security, defense and space focused customers meet their missions.

Airbus U.S. looks to employ a commitment driven team, dedicated to enabling our customer's mission success. We are committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment and a welcoming and engaging staff. With competitive compensation and superior employee benefits, as well as a commitment to fostering individual career growth, Airbus U.S. is the place where top talent wants to work.

Position Summary

As an ERP Business Process Manager, you will be responsible for designing, documenting, testing, controlling, and optimizing the operational processes and procedures within Airbus US. You will also be responsible for the material management domain and for the quality & integrity of business data (consistency of reliable, relevant, and usable data). You will lead process excellence through continuous improvements projects and collaborate with various departments to streamline workflows. This role requires a deep understanding of SAP ERP modules and their integration with organizational processes.

Responsibilities

1. Management of Business Processes: 30%

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  As an ERP Business Process Manager, you will be responsible for designing, documenting, testing, controlling, and optimizing the operational processes and procedures within Airbus US.

  
  
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  You will also be responsible for the material management domain and for the quality & integrity of business data (consistency of reliable, relevant, and usable data).

  
  
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  You will lead process excellence through continuous improvements projects and collaborate with various departments to streamline workflows.

  
  
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  This role requires a deep understanding of SAP ERP modules and their integration with organizational processes.

  
  

2. Process Control and Business data accuracy: 40%

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  Monitoring and ensuring the accurate implementation of cross-functional business processes by executing process control methods.

  
  
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  Reviewing master data accuracy, identify the root causes of discrepancies and take corrective and preventive actions.

  
  
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  Reviewing the As-Designed, As-Planned and the As-Building, performing the ASB reconciliation when expected.

  
  
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  Deliver accurate master data in a timely manner to process owners and internal customers including Finance and Configuration.

  
  
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  Managing off nominal cases in FAL when requested by performing transactions in the background at SAP and SCADA systems.

  
  

3. Material Management and master data: 30%

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  Leading the material creation process. Ensure that new materials are completed on time.

  
  
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  Perform risk assessments and prepare data analytics reports according to the needs of the process owners.

  
  

Qualifications

Education:

• Required: Bachelors degree from an accredited college/university or equivalent experience.
• Preferred: Masters degree from an accredited college/university in Engineering

Technical Systems Proficiency:

Required:

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  At least six years of experience with SAP ERP System. Strong knowledge of the Production Planning (PP), Materials Management (MM) and Quality Management (QM) modules. Basic knowledge of the Sales and Distribution (SD) and Plant Maintenance (PM) SAP modules.

  
  
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  Proficient in Excel with experience in creating automated reports.

  
  
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  Proficient in other Microsoft Office applications, and able to quickly master new computerized tools including Jira, SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition), Power BI.

  
  
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  Basic knowledge of process engineering, process simulations, and process related standards. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Visio.

  
  

Preferred:

• SAP Certification in Production Planning (PP) and Materials Management (MM).
• Knowledge of the Sales and Distribution (SD) and Plant Maintenance (PM) SAP modules.

Experience:

Required:

• Minimum six years of experience in business process management in a manufacturing industry.
• Basic knowledge of the business processes for the following domains: manufacturing & testing engineering, production planning, manufacturing & testing execution, quality management, procurement, logistics, material management.
• Experience in process control and data analytics.

Preferred:

• Experience in Aerospace industry will be considered a plus.

Project Management skills:

• Proficient in communicating across various organizational levels, cultures, and departments.
• Key Project Management skills:
  
  
  
  • Excellent communication (verbal and written) and coordination skills.
  • Strong networking and relations building skills.
  • Experienced in problem-solving and troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  

Communication Skills (Spoken, Written, Influencing, Proficiency in Other Languages):

Required:

• Excellent U.S. English Written and Oral communication skills

Travel:

Required:

• 10% Domestic and International
• Active U. S. Passport strongly preferred.

Citizenship:

• Must be U.S. Person under ITAR regulations.

Clearance:

• Eligibility to receive a DoD SECRET clearance preferred.

Working conditions/physical effort

• Willingness to work flexible hours.

Physical Requirements:

• Onsite: 90%
• Vision: able to see and read computer screen and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings throughout the business day and after hours as required.
• Hearing: able to hear to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on production floor including safety warnings or alarms throughout the business day and after hours as required for meetings, telecons, telephone.
• Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications daily.
• Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment throughout the business day and after hours as required.
• Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs as required.
• Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs as required.
• Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools, occasional.
• Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on computer. 80% of time in meetings and computer work station.
• Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving, rarely
• Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices, conducting presentations or on production floor.
• Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice, 10% domestic/international for proposal coordination.
• Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces across campus.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Airbus provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or other legally protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Airbus complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, demotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. Airbus expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status.

As a matter of policy, Airbus does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered. Airbus does not offer tenured or guaranteed employment. Employment with Airbus is at will, meaning either the company or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. Airbus reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

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Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to HR@airbusus.com.

Company Website: www.airbusus.com