Navy Planning SME

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The Navy Planning Subject Matter Expert (SME) supports large-scale, complex SAP S/4

HANA implementations for the U.S. Navy and serves as the primary liaison between the project team and Navy business stakeholders for all planning-related processes. This individual applies a deep understanding of Navy supply chain, maintenance, and operational planning procedures to ensure the SAP S/4

HANA solution is designed and implemented to meet the unique requirements of the organization. This critical functional role ensures the new ERP system aligns with the Navy's strategic and operational objectives.

• Serves as the primary liaison between the project team and Navy business stakeholders for all planning-related processes.
• Acts as a trusted advisor to the project team and Navy leadership on all matters related to Navy planning processes.
• Translates existing Navy planning, forecasting, and supply chain processes into requirements for the SAP S/4
  
  HANA system.
• Facilitates workshops and meetings with Navy business users to validate requirements, demonstrate system functionality, and drive consensus.
• Reviews and approves functional design documents to ensure they accurately reflect Navy operational needs.
• Champions business process re‑engineering efforts, helping the Navy adopt best practices enabled by the new SAP system.
• Develops test scenarios and supports user acceptance testing, validating that the system behaves as expected from a business perspective.
• Bridges the gap between business and technical teams, influencing decision‑making at various levels to keep the solution aligned with strategic and operational objectives.
• Adheres to all certified processes as part of our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of quality and information security, which includes actively participating in quality assurance activities and ensuring the protection of sensitive information in accordance with our security policies.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by direct supervisor.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field with 5-7 years of relevant experience; or no degree with 7-10 years of relevant experience. Military service in Navy logistics, supply, or maintenance planning counts toward relevant experience.
• Direct experience working within the U.S. Navy or supporting Navy logistics and planning.
• Extensive experience and in-depth knowledge of Navy supply chain, maintenance, and material planning processes.
• Familiarity with Navy-specific terminology, regulations, and organizational structures.
• Strong ability to analyze, document, and articulate complex business processes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to bridge the gap between business and technical teams and influence decision‑making at various levels.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Active Secret clearance…