SAP Functional Support Specialist

SAP Functional Support Specialist (6-Month Contract)

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Location: Charlotte, NC |
Industry: Manufacturing |
Experience: 5+ years

As a technology leader in high voltage bushings, the Trench brand HSP drives the energy transition. HSP US in Charlotte will be the first U.S.

-based manufacturing plant of Trench Group. Starting operations in early 2026 the plant will manufacture dry‑type bushings (RIS/RIP) with voltages up to 800 kV for the North American market. It will feature full vertical integration and will house one of the most modern and high‑performance high‑voltage test laboratories in the region. Trench Group will invest more than $60 million in establishing a facility that will manufacture cutting‑edge technology to support the expansion of the U.S. power grid infrastructure.

The SAP Functional Support Specialist will provide hands‑on support during the critical Go‑Live phase of a new SAP implementation and deliver first‑level functional support post Go‑Live. The position requires strong working knowledge of SAP MM, SD, and PP modules, and the ability to troubleshoot issues, guide users, and ensure smooth business continuity.

• Lead IT‑enabled manufacturing projects (APS, MES, WMS, ERP integration).
• Create and maintain project schedules, budgets, reporting, and risk registers.
• Coordinate activities across IT, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Finance.
• Facilitate workshops with operations and supply chain stakeholders.
• Gather functional and technical requirements and convert them into solution specs.
• Ensure solutions meet corporate IT architecture, cybersecurity, and data governance standards.
• Act as the business interface to the SAP implementation team.
• Ensure production, logistics, planning, and warehouse processes are accurately mapped in SAP.
• Support functional testing, validation, cutover, and readiness activities.
• Assess current‑state digital capabilities and propose target‑state IT architecture for the factory.
• Identify automation, digitalization, and Industry 4.0 opportunities.
• Drive continuous improvement across manufacturing systems.
• Lead cross‑functional communication, steering committee reporting, and senior‑management updates.
• Align project milestones with operational readiness.
• Ensure adherence to cybersecurity, data privacy, quality, and operational compliance standards.
• Anticipate risks and implement mitigation and contingency planning.

• Proven experience implementing or leading APS, MES, WMS, and ERP (SAP) programs.
• Strong background in manufacturing, supply chain, or digital transformation.
• Demonstrated project or program leadership (PMP/Prince2 advantage).
• Ability to translate business needs into IT specifications.
• Excellent communication, workshop facilitation, and stakeholder‑engagement skills.
• Experience supporting factory launches or greenfield environments is a strong advantage.

• Be part of a greenfield expansion that shapes the future of high‑voltage energy transmission in North America.
• Collaborate with global experts from across the Trench Group and network.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and development opportunities.
• Contribute to sustainable infrastructure and innovation‑driven solutions in the energy sector.

Trench Group invites applications from all qualified individuals and is committed to fostering workplace diversity. We provide accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout our hiring process. If you require this information in an alternate format, need communication support, or need accommodation in applying for a posting and/or are selected for an interview, don't hesitate to reach out to us. Trench utilizes artificial intelligence in its job scanning and recruitment process to effectively find the candidate most suitable for each position.

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