Senior SAP PTP-Finance Consultant

Digital Hub Kuala Lumpur attracts, inspire and develop diverse talents who will elevate BASF’s digital journey.

As one of the world’s largest chemical companies, BASF is on a mission to create chemistry with a sustainable future. The Digital Hub Kuala Lumpur, alongside four other Digital Hubs across the globe are part of the technology powerhouse driving our vision. Join our organization and make an impact in an inclusive and diverse work environment. We value individual differences and provide opportunities for you to contribute your unique perspective towards our collective goals.

Summary

• Digital Hub Kuala Lumpur attracts, grows, and develops passionate people who will meaningfully impact the digital future of BASF. Come join us and be a part of our digitalization journey.
• Global Digital Services (GDS) is supporting BASF business in Digitalization transformation. Our MISSION is to drive forward the digital transformation of BASF, providing innovative, global, and high-quality digital products and services through a strong agile culture.
• As part of the GDS strategy, BASF Shared Services Center Kuala Lumpur (BSSCKL) is one of the established Global Digital Hub for APAC region.
• In the Procurement Product Family in the Product Team Invoice Processing, you would consult and support our business partner for the implementation of satellite solution and solution architecture in our complex landscape. It can include the design and architecture of the satellite solution or the integration of third-party solution.
• The SAP Consultant understands functional requirements to provide our internal business partner sustainable state-of-the-art solutions. You will also be responsible to implement such solutions in cooperation with other teams in GDS and the business partner. You are responsible for the design and development of functional or technical applications or the enhancements to existing applications.

Responsibility

• The SAP Consultant / Business Solution Consultant is a System/Solution Architect with advanced system knowledge & development skills, good knowledge and appreciation of business process, details understanding of cross functional relationship/impact and strategic overview of regional and local BASF needs
• As Solution Architect, ensure and reviews project deliverables and ensure quality. Supports in ensuring that all functional and technical knowledge is captured. Identify and manage gaps in the feasible design and coordinate with relevant stakeholders for solutioning and roll-out implementation.
• Leading a team of internal and external consultants in the entire project life cycle implementation; from “As-Is” Analysis, requirements study, design “To-Be”, build, configure, test the SAP solution, train key users and  perform application roll-outs across the BASF group of companies until post go-live support.
• Ensure respective team members develop sufficient documentation, train and handover for future support, maintenance and enhancements.
• Supports and/or steers the formulation of more complex cost estimates for solution design efforts and for all other relevant project phases as integral part of the project life cycle planning process
• Responsible for core solution development and contribute to the knowledge documentation development.
• Responsible to address complex requirements and modular focus point to handle change request/project assigned.
• Execute more complex prototyping/configuration and testing of new business solutions based on dedicated BASF
• Responsible for managing & maintaining operational business support in BASF SAP application landscape. In case of incidents, ensure restoring normal application services as quickly as possible and minimize adverse impact on operations including Problem management, Change Management (incl. small business requests) and Continuous Service Improvement (CSI)
• While performing studies and evaluations of purchased software, you will be responsible for designing and implementing prototypes in projects using new technologies such as S4/HANA, Fiori, API and in a distributed system landscape (SAP UI5, cloud or mobile applications)
• Able to communicate complex contexts convincingly to the stakeholders within BASF and build stable relationships
• Provides internal training and functional knowledge development to project team members. Ensure project analysts demonstrate the required SAP application and business process skills
• In the digitalization/innovation aspect, act as a Global representative of BASF Digital community, supporting BASF Digital roadmap, helping GDS to identify, execute and implement customer-centric digital solutions in an actionable and measurable way

Requirements

Education

• Degree in Computer Science, informatics, business informatics or in a comparable field

Working Experience

• Minimum 6-8 years related working experience with complex SAP applications includes S4HANA; knowledge of purchasing process and financial invoice verification

Technical & Professional Knowledge (Mandatory)

• Strong knowledge and understanding in SAP Material Management / Procurement (compulsory) modules within the SAP application is essential
• Strong understanding of the Supply Chain Management processes
• Understanding of how IS applications can support business processes and solve business issues.
• Technically able to understand ABAP coding (debug skills) with some working experience in SAP interfaces i.e iDoc, RFC, API, …
• Experienced leading and to motivate a team of people, building team spirit and coach staff when appropriate. Clear understanding of the role of the project lead.
• Ability to prioritise work based on business priorities, and to identify and resolve potential conflicts
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, result oriented and able to work independently in multi-tasking role and under pressure with tight schedules.
• Effective human relations and communications skills are important to develop and establish cooperation and rapport with users at all working levels and of different nationalities, work as a team member within the Project team and Regional Business Solutions team.
• Ability to convey information to both technical and non-technical audience.
• Excellent English communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills in an international team combined with a very high level of customer orientation

Technical & Professional Knowledge (Additional plus/nice to have Skills)

• Skill and knowledge in Invoice Verification module within the SAP application
• Familiar of connector tools and platforms such as Elemica, Tungsten Process Director, CPI, ASAPIO
• Familiar in data conversion tools and data conversion methodology
• Good knowledge in authorization objects, roles & profiles
• Experiencing Agile way of working or agile implementation approach
• Strong Digital mindset to accelerate BASF Digitalization transformation journey

At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Around 112,000 employees in the BASF Group contribute to the success of our customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world. Our portfolio comprises six segments: Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, Surface Technologies, Nutrition & Care and Agricultural Solutions. BASF generated sales of €68.9 billion in 2023. 

BASF is committed to empowering its employees to pursue their interests and explore emerging technologies. By investing in top-quality tools and promoting cross-functional collaboration, we encourage our team members to drive positive change within our organization. Come join us and be a part of our digitalization journey.

Further Information at https://go.basf.net/careers_digitalhubkl