http://jameshardie.jobs2web.com/go/California-Research-and-Development-Jobs/1515/ View California Research and Development Jobs at James Hardie Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:02:04 GMT en-us /view/client/jameshardie/images/jameshardie-logo.gif http://jameshardie.jobs2web.com/go/California-Research-and-Development-Jobs/1515/ 720 Title: Product Program Manger

Job Description: "Position Summary The Product Manager has a dual reporting structure, reporting into the Senior Product and Segment Manager. The Product Manager is responsible for managing the day-to-day activities of the Company's 'ColorPlus' product line including product development and line extensions, research, pricing, supply chain, and market programs. The position is measured on sales and profitability growth of the product line. This position does not have any direct reports. Position

RESPONSIBILITIES: Develops and executes marketing plans that increase sales of the Company's proprietary product line, ColorPlus, on local, regional, and national levels by: (40%) • Partnering with the sales team to develop offensive and defensive business development strategies that are executed through dealer and distributor networks; • Partnering with the marketing communications team to develop the necessary tools to execute a successful strategy that proactively identifies sales opportunities through sales segmentation and key customer targeting; • Understanding and selling to the value proposition of each potential customer and providing key support for the sales team to utilize during the entire process of securing the customer through retaining the customer; and • Understanding and managing key business levels to optimize sales and profitability. Leverages opportunities for sound product management and understands customer needs while developing and executing marketing and product initiatives by: (40%) • Developing a comprehensive analysis and evaluation of the industry, market, and competitor information; • Contributing to all consumer and customer market research activities; • Partnering with internal sales analysis coworkers to identify and analyze market data; • Managing the development, justification, and execution of new product line extensions, including research, consumer and trade communications, and product/solution marketing materials; • Streamlining product line and sales materials via sku rationalization; • Understanding and tracking competitive and substitute product pricing and value equations; and • Analyzing the impact of pricing actions and making pricing recommendations. Manages the timeline, budget, and quality of work product assigned under the scope of various project management assignments in order to work effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure projects are completed on time and as specified by ensuring individual as well as team work is aligned with the department's overall goals and strategies. (20%) The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and

QUALIFICATIONS: may be required and/or assigned as necessary. Quantitative Dimensions Decision Making: The Product Manager makes decisions based on sales data, marketplace insights, market research, and personal experience. His/Her decisions have a direct impact on product costs, pricing, profitability, SG&A expenses, and sales effectiveness. The ability to sell ideas internally and externally will determine the incumbent's success. Supervisory/Lead Responsibilities: The Product Manager does not have direct reports, however, will be expected to act as a leader in the organization with the ability to supervise in the future. His/Her ability to influence others will determine his/her success in the role. Scope of Position: The Product Manager interacts with all levels and functions in the organization, including Sales, Manufacturing, Marketing, Communications, and R&D. The incumbent interact within all aspects of Marketing within the ColorPlus product line from pricing and product mix to sales calls and advertising. Position Requirements Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Required: • Excellent leadership, project management, collaboration skills, and the ability to drive results. • Ability to proactively manage multiple projects in a fast paced, change oriented environment, yet flexible enough to adapt to changes. • Ability to analyze business and market trends and partner feedback to better refine product offerings and drive business growth. • Strong bias for results and can work independently as well as interact effectively across functions and at all levels. • Ability to achieve alignment and buy in for strategies and plans to drive achievement of goals. • Demonstrated ability to successfully understand profit and loss techniques and skills to develop and evaluate business goals and strategies, analyze information to derive insights and implications to initiate planning and/or re-planning, and controlling actual results versus budget. • Results-oriented to ensure delivery of appropriate products and services in an accurate, complete, and timely fashion. • Superior interpersonal and written/oral communication skills with the ability to relate well and cooperate with others to effectively coordinate activities and accomplish goals. • Demonstrated advanced skills with the standard features of various personal computer word processing and spreadsheet software (Microsoft Word and Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet, and proprietary software). • Willingness and ability to travel up to 50%.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Required: • Bachelor's Degree in Sales, Marketing, Business, or related field (advanced degree with marketing emphasis strongly preferred). • Five or more years experience in product, brand management, and/or channel marketing in a consumer durable goods, or related industry. • Multi-faceted Market research experience. • Experience managing the product, place, price and promotion (4 Ps of marketing). • Proven project management experience in a cross-functional environment. • Business to business plus business to consumer marketing experience (preferred). • Sales or business development experience (preferred)." Requisition Number: BUSDEV-706 Interest Category: Sales / Marketing Hourly/Salary: Salary City: Sacramento State: California Country: UNITED STATES Shift: Days]]> http://jameshardie.jobs2web.com/job/SACRAMENTO-Product-Program-Manger-Job-CA-94203/642556/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS http://jameshardie.jobs2web.com/job/SACRAMENTO-Product-Program-Manger-Job-CA-94203/642556/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS Title: Sr. Product Marketing Manager

Job Description: "Job Summary The Senior Product Marketing Manager position leads short & long term strategic marketing

RESPONSIBILITIES: and initiatives. The Product Marketing Manager works closely with the Product/Segment Managers and across the organization to develop, implement, and measure marketing/advertising strategies for new and existing products. The Product Marketing Manager manages all aspects of the planning, developing, managing, and delivering messaging materials for the business. The Product Marketing Manager drives the creation of marketing and media strategies by determining product positioning, key target marketing and related key messaging strategies based off of market insight and research. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Provide leadership for the product marketing processes and key marketing deliverables by establishing strategies and plans that support marketing and business initiatives. Participate as a member of cross functional product development teams. Establish and manage market strategies and plans, provide marketing direction to field sales and other strategic channels (e.g. distribution channels), including execution of product commercialization plans. Lead marketing efforts to understand segment influencers including customer demographics, competitive assessments, and market needs. Establish, build, and maintain key internal and external relationships, including cross functional teams, sales, and opinion leaders. Define and implement clear product positioning and messaging for associated products. Develop and implement product training and educational tools. Determine market insight to identify prime opportunities for product launch Keep up-to-date on new developments and trends to understand customer and market needs for assigned products. Determine appropriate media channels to utilize to maximize impressions for targets and drive sales leads. Communicate consistent message across print and electronic media. Create multi media marketing campaigns by partnering with internal customers and third party venders/agencies to develop and launch regional campaigns. Ensure the measurement and optimization of digital media campaigns. Develop and implement strategy for using social media avenues (Facebook, LinkedIn, twitter, etc) Develop Internet marketing programs to drive awareness and lead generation for B2B and B2C opportunities. Managing sales lead collection, validation, measurement, prioritization, and distribution process. Manage the Inside Sales Organization to ensure effective nurturing of leads and measure value of various lead sources.

QUALIFICATIONS:: Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree required (MBA preferred) plus 10+ years of successful related business experience, preferably product marketing related Skills: Demonstrated success working as an integral cross functional team member Comprehensive understanding of the marketing and product planning process. Strong cross-functional management skills with demonstrated ability to effectively utilize internal resources to meet project deadlines and objectives. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to listen and assess customer needs, prioritize needs/requirements, and communicate them cross-functionally. Excellent leadership, presentation, and negotiation skills to work effectively in driving a franchise and participating as a member of cross functional teams. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work cross-functionally with teams such as Engineering, Operations, Sales, and Corporate Communications. Strong relationship building skills to constructively foster relationships internally and externally, including key opinion leaders. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. High level of motivation with the ability to operate as an individual and team contributor. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project). Ability to travel up to 25% of the time Knowledge and understanding of how to utilize social media tools (Facebook, LinkedIn, twitter, etc) for marketing and lead generation purposes" Requisition Number: MKTG-777 Interest Category: Sales / Marketing Hourly/Salary: Salary City: Mission Viejo State: California Country: UNITED STATES Shift: Days]]> http://jameshardie.jobs2web.com/job/MISSION-VIEJO-Sr_-Product-Marketing-Manager-Job-CA-92675/706143/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS http://jameshardie.jobs2web.com/job/MISSION-VIEJO-Sr_-Product-Marketing-Manager-Job-CA-92675/706143/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS Title: Sr. Materials & Composite Engineer

Job Description: "James Hardie Building Products Inc. in Fontana, CA seeks Sr. Materials & Composite Engineer: Make recommendations to R&D organization & business by conceiving, initiating, developing & implementing new ideas, products & concepts. Exp. w/ Materials & Composites, Product Characterization, Environmental Testing & Project Management. MS + 1 yr. exp." Requisition Number: R&D-774 Interest Category: Research and Development Hourly/Salary: Salary City: Fontana State: California Country: UNITED STATES Shift: Days]]> http://jameshardie.jobs2web.com/job/FONTANA-Sr_-Materials-&amp-Composite-Engineer-Job-CA-92331/727797/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS http://jameshardie.jobs2web.com/job/FONTANA-Sr_-Materials-&amp-Composite-Engineer-Job-CA-92331/727797/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS Title: Research Scientist

Job Description: "James Hardie Building Products Inc. in Fontana, CA seeks Research Scientist III: Develop & implement new ideas/concepts into practical solutions. Exp. w/ material properties including tensile strengths, moisture movement, failure analysis. MS + 2 yrs. exp." Requisition Number: R&D-776 Interest Category: Research and Development Hourly/Salary: Salary City: Fontana State: California Country: UNITED STATES Shift: Days]]> http://jameshardie.jobs2web.com/job/FONTANA-Research-Scientist-Job-CA-92331/727798/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS http://jameshardie.jobs2web.com/job/FONTANA-Research-Scientist-Job-CA-92331/727798/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS Title: R&D Scientist

Job Description: "Position Summary The Research Scientist is responsible for developing new ideas/concepts into practical solutions and implementing them to realize the value of Research & Development (R&D) work for the business. The Development Scientist/Engineer provides mechanically based design of raw materials and new products, evaluates the designs, and provides recommendations for optimum manufacturing. The incumbent reports to a project leader or technical manager. Position

RESPONSIBILITIES: As a Research Scientist, responsibilities will include but are not limited to: • Clearly understanding project objectives and expected outcomes. • Independently conducting experimental investigations for expected outcomes. • Key data analysis and interpretation with sound understanding and logic. • Making sound recommendations to management and the business based on solid data and business rationales. • Writing reports and delivering presentations to different stake holders at various stages of a project. • Coordinating and/or participating in pilot and factory trials. • Sourcing raw materials for experiments and trials. • Working with people from different groups and departments to implement technology, material or process developed. • Helping and supporting other project teams or groups when needed. Utilizes mechanical/chemical engineering skills to generate new composite building materials using natural, synthetic, or manufactured raw materials through developmental experiment designs, formulation, and testing by: (35%) • Conducting literature survey/reviews through independent research in order to develop new concepts to develop improved, new, or differentiated products; • Using Design of Experiment (DoE) to design and conduct experiments in the mechanical or chemical laboratories to test for fiber cement properties. Such properties include, but are not limited to, mechanical strength, durability, and raw material composition. Testing consists of the following: Mechanical testing includes a three-point bending test, inter-laminate bonds, cube compression, and impact testing. o Durability testing includes freeze thaw testing and moisture movement testing. o Raw material composition testing includes reverse engineering through X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray refraction (XRF), and Loss on Ignition (LOI). • Conducting research and testing to identify and isolate practical solutions to the known formulation associated with a process problem; • Working with a team of peers, engineers and scientists, to develop high-performance cement composites that result in the development of new formulations that have evaluated the feasibility of using raw materials and assessed the durability of the potential raw materials or products; • Effectively conducting data analysis, interpreting the experiments and mechanical tests performed on pilot trial results, and making recommendations based on the results; • Independently planning, organizing, and performing experimental mechanical/chemical testing on the cement composites samples; and • Making sound recommendations to management and the business based on solid data and business rationale. Coordinates and/or participates in pilot and factory trials on new technologies and improved technologies by: (45%) • Independently planning factory trials through coordinating resources (both personnel and equipment) and coordinating the availability of raw materials; • Overseeing the organization and setting up of the DoE and on-the-floor analytical decisions based on the immediate outcomes of the trial and reporting the final trial outcomes; • Partnering with all levels of the organization to implement new technology, material, or processes developed to improve current products and manufacture new products; and • Sourcing raw materials for experiments and trials from outside vendors, developing raw material cost models, designing raw material scoping based on the shipping and vicinity of manufacturing locations, and documenting final raw material specification details for use by the manufacturing facilities as quality and formulation specifications. Utilizes effective project management skills to deliver R&D projects on schedule and on target, as well as assisting and supporting other project teams or groups within the department when needed by: (20%) • Clearly understanding project objectives and expected outcomes through positive interaction with a variety of individuals within the organization so as to obtain all expected project deliverables in accordance with the needs of the business and within the guidelines of any established process involved in order to deliver the desired outcomes; • Developing effective plans for the projects/tasks at hand through effective project planning and organizing and interaction within and outside the team; and • Writing reports and delivering presentations to different stakeholders at various stages of a project. The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and

QUALIFICATIONS: may be required and/or assigned as necessary. Quantitative Dimensions Innovative decision making abilities are required to be successful in this individual contributor role. As a team member of the R&D team, the Research Scientist is required to make key decisions in regards to their respective research projects that will have both immediate and long-term impact to the business. Supervisory/Lead Responsibilities: None Scope of Position: The Research Scientist is responsible for understanding project objectives and their impact on the business; developing a project plan to accomplish the project at hand, making recommendations based on the data analyzed and implementing the results. The scope of the Research Scientist position is broken down into five areas: • Understanding project objectives and their impact on business, • Developing plans to accomplish the objectives, • Conducting theoretical and experimental investigations according the plan, • Analyzing results and make recommendations, • Writing reports. Position Requirements Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: • Demonstrated material characterization ability in terms of physical, chemical, performance and mechanical properties. • Demonstrated scientific yet practical approach to problem solving abilities. • Demonstrated hands-on ability and capable of setting up an experimental apparatus and rigs in the laboratory. • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent assignments while meeting deadlines and demanding quality execution. • Demonstrated project management and planning skills. • Excellent interpersonal and written/oral communication skills with the ability to relate well and cooperate with others to effectively coordinate activities and accomplish goals. • Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment. • Ability to travel up to 20%, as necessary.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE Required: • At least a BS in chemical, mechanical, civil, or industrial engineering, or material science or chemistry, plus 5-8 years relevant industrial or R&D experience; or • MS in chemical, mechanical, civil, or industrial engineering, or material science or chemistry, plus 3-6 years relevant industrial or R&D experience; or • PhD in chemical, mechanical, civil, or industrial engineering, or material science or chemistry, plus 1-3 years relevant industrial or R&D experience. • Internal JH Research employees at least minimum of 1 year work experience in a Scientist III or relevant role at James Hardie. • Experience in the following area/s is preferred: ? Building products industry; ? Material property and performance characterization using mechanical, physical, and/or chemical testing/analysis; ? Formulation and process development; and/or ? Statistics and experimental design." Requisition Number: R&D-796 Interest Category: Research and Development Hourly/Salary: Salary City: Fontana State: California Country: UNITED STATES Shift: Days]]> http://jameshardie.jobs2web.com/job/FONTANA-R&amp-D-Scientist-Job-CA-92331/724719/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS http://jameshardie.jobs2web.com/job/FONTANA-R&amp-D-Scientist-Job-CA-92331/724719/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS Title: Evaluation Specialist - Building Code

Job Description: "Position Summary The Evaluation Specialist, reporting to the Technical Services Manager, has

RESPONSIBILITIES: which encompass U.S. and foreign building code approvals including submissions and standards development. The Evaluation Specialist will partake in other code and non-code related business as it pertains to Hardie Building Products and compatible and associated building products made by other manufacturers. This position is expected to work closely with all R&D product development teams during product concept and certification as well as interacting with the business development unit. The Evaluation Specialist will also provide technical support in the form of design advice, engineering and guidance. Position Responsibilities Provide details of the primary functions this person will be doing and how the work is to be accomplished (use action-oriented verbs): Product Development - 45% • Product Development o Building Code needs assessment o Code strategy o Product testing o Product evaluation o Publication with evaluation entities • Business Development o Assist marketing as needed with tests and/or projects that expand or open markets for existing products o Assemble proposals and liaise with external agencies performing tests or writing reports Codes and Standards 40% • Ensure that all North American compliance reports and product evaluations are current. Actions involved include: paying fees associated with compliance reports; correspondence with officials, arranging all testing associated with compliance reports, representing JamesHardie® externally to these agencies. Some of the agencies involved include: o ICC-ES o CCMC o State of Florida Building Code o Miami-Dade County o U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development o California Division of the State Architect o Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) o Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) o City of Los Angeles o County of Los Angeles o City of New York o Puerto Rico Ministry of Housing (ARPE) • Ensure that non-regulatory agencies are satisfied o Tile Council of America (TCNA) o National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) • Oversee JamesHardie® U.S. and Canadian code development within the existing code bodies utilizing ICC-ES and CCMC for these codes (IBC®, IRC®, and NBC) Technical Support -15% • Multifamily/Commercial Segment Technical Support o Obtain and follow through on Technical Service Requests o Obtain and follow through on Engineering work o Communicate and coordinate with engineers on special initiatives required to drive detailed report generation for fastener, design and install methods Quantitative Dimensions Responsible for the Technical Services budget revolving around existing products, this includes but is not restricted to the following items: • Codes compliance reports - If this responsibility is not properly attended to the business may become unable to sell its products or participate in the most efficient means of commerce. This person has major decision making authority and steering accountability for Codes maintenance. • Product evaluation reports - If this responsibility is not properly attended to the release for sale of new and existing products may be jeopardized causing potentially large revenue upset. • Standards development - This is a major responsibility of this position as standards development can establish a platform upon which Hardie, and its competitors, make, market and sell their products. • Technical support - This is a major responsibility to the Hardie Business, a large majority of commercial / MF jobs require customized design advice. Without this support there is a high likelihood to loose out to competitive products in the commercial segment. • 3rd party quality control - Of a more minor importance, control and management of the 3rd party quality control ensures that Hardie's day-today business will not be disrupted due to issues within the plants relative to QA/QC. • Engineering consultation - This area is also of minor importance and will help facilitate Codes, Product Evaluations, Standards development, and, may provide a customer satisfaction quotient when engineering consultation is employed to solve a JH produce installation or usage related problem. • Membership Fees - Of minor importance and proper attention insures that there will be no disruption in services provided. Influence over New Product Development budgeting via consultation with Product Managers. The Evaluation Specialist is the liaison with external testing agencies and engineers. Therefore all invoices are passed by the Evaluation Specialist prior to the Technical Services Manager. Position Requirements Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Required: • Ability to collaborate with a wide range of professionals including Plant Operators, Engineers, Research and Development staff Sales & Marketing, upper level management • Very good communication skills, ability to organize data into written reports and oral presentations • Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision after goals are defined • Ability to negotiate contracts and gain compliance • Ability to strategize long term • Experience with Auto CAD • Product specification writing • Excellent organizational skills • Thoroughness and attention to detail is critical • Good technical writing skills and the ability to read and comprehend technical documents. • Ability to solve a wide range of difficult problems in imaginative and practical ways and evaluate alternative solutions that may require coordination across multiple teams. • Ability to assess and redirect engineering efforts in a continually changing environment. • Ability to work on technical problems of diverse scope and complexity and foresee and evaluate various outcomes.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE Required For successful performance in this position, the incumbent will need to possess the following experience/skills, education: • 2-5 years experience in product development testing or product evaluation • Engineering or Engineering Technologist background ideal Complementary: • Experience in the following disciplines (Keywords below): o Civil Engineer o Civil Engineering Technologist o Test Engineer (within a lab) o Construction Technologist o Architect o Research Engineer o Structural Engineer o Quality Engineer o Reliability Engineer James Hardie is an Equal Opportunity Employer" Requisition Number: R&D-815 Interest Category: Engineering Hourly/Salary: Salary City: Fontana State: California Country: UNITED STATES Shift: Days]]> http://jameshardie.jobs2web.com/job/FONTANA-Evaluation-Specialist-Building-Code-Job-CA-92331/720921/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS http://jameshardie.jobs2web.com/job/FONTANA-Evaluation-Specialist-Building-Code-Job-CA-92331/720921/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS Title: SAP APO ABAP Developer

Job Description: "Position Summary The ABAP APO Developer works closely with Business Analysts and end users to design, develop, test, and implement reports, interfaces, conversions, forms, enhancements and workflow in SAP to effectively meet business requirements. The incumbent will be supporting a new APO 7.0 implementation that includes DP, SNP, PP/DS and integration to SAP ECC5.0. In addition to project work this position will also support Business As Usual (BAU) developing new programs to support business requirements. Position

RESPONSIBILITIES: Takes a lead role in developing appropriate SAP solutions for new implementation projects by: • Developing ABAP code to support development of reports, interfaces, conversions, enhancements and forms as well as developing queries and workflow; • Writing clear, complete functional and technical specifications for the development team, including support for Business Intelligence (BI) analytics development; • Contributing to team members through all implementation efforts, including design, build, test, documentation, and go-live activities Provides ongoing Business as Usual (BAU) support across the APO DP, SNP, PP/DS and BW/BI applications by: • Demonstrating full knowledge with existing SAP design and enhancements; • Analyzing problem tickets and change requests while determining appropriate solutions within a reasonable timeframe per service level agreements; and • Developing new capabilities as needed while working with Business Analysts to modify and test programs ensuring adequate end user testing and acceptance of all changes. Supports 'Best Practices' and ensure full audit compliance by: • Documenting and enhancing of development standards, change management processes and technical support requirements and procedures; • Maintaining and enhancing of technical competencies in emerging technologies related to SAP (ex. BSP, EP, XI, etc); and • Administering technical cross training with colleagues. Quantitative Dimensions Decision Making: The ABAP APO Programmer Analyst regularly participates in the decision making process to develop effective and efficient system design decisions. Based on knowledge of programming principles, best practices, and SAP capabilities, the incumbent recommends appropriate solutions to business issues. Lead Responsibilities: While having no direct supervisory responsibilities, the ABAP APO Programmer Analyst has strong leadership skills to effectively participate in and facilitate work groups, consisting of various combinations of business users, developers and Business Analysts through project and development activity. In problem solving activities, the incumbent provides direction to others in identifying root causes and developing appropriate solutions. Scope of Position: The incumbent spends a majority of his/her time performing analysis, troubleshooting, and developing effective solutions to business requirements, receiving input from the SAP Business Analysts and Business Users. This includes collaboration with other Programmer Analysts, BW and Basis resources. Position Requirements Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Required: • Strong analytical, problem solving, troubleshooting and multi-tasking skills. • Ability to translate functional requirements into technical terms relevant to SAP to develop and assist with detailed technical design. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to relate well and cooperate with others to effectively coordinate activities and accomplish goals. • Demonstrated Teamwork / collaboration expertise with experience in taking a leadership role in team / project activities. • Proven ability to research and assess potential SAP solutions in support of new business requirements. • Demonstrated ability to analyze and provide effective problem solving of Business as Usual requirements, assessing whether standard functionality can be used and identifying reasonable custom solutions where needed. • Understanding of full life cycle ASAP or other development methodology. • Demonstrated ability to remain effective and productive in a fast-paced and changing environment • Ability and willingness to travel on occasion. • Ability to provide after-hours support as required.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Required: • Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems, Business, Finance, or related field. • 4 or more years of SAP ABAP APO 7.0 Development experience as well as ECC 5.0 PP and MM. • 2 or more years of experience in BAPI, IDOC/ALE, ALV, SAP Script, Smart Forms, RFC's, ABAP objects, LDB, Enhancements (User-Exits/Enhancement Options), Workflow, developing interactive reports, interfaces and dialog programs in SAP APO • 2 or more years experience with full life-cycle implementations of SAP - must include requirements gathering, preparation of functional and technical specifications, unit and integration testing." Requisition Number: IT-806 Interest Category: Corporate Hourly/Salary: Salary City: Mission Viejo State: California Country: UNITED STATES Shift: Days]]> http://jameshardie.jobs2web.com/job/MISSION-VIEJO-Sap-Apo-Abap-Developer-Job-CA-92675/717498/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS http://jameshardie.jobs2web.com/job/MISSION-VIEJO-Sap-Apo-Abap-Developer-Job-CA-92675/717498/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS Title: SAP APO Business Systems Analyst

Job Description: "Position Summary The SAP APO Business Systems Analyst works closely with Management, Logistics, and Manufacturing to design, develop, test, and implement all configuration within the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module of SAP as well as supporting the MM/PP configuration. This position also works in collaboration with business users and the development staff to identify functional and technical specifications related to all APO processes. This role will combine APO production support activities for existing business as well as new project design and implementation. The candidate who joins our team will immediately be assigned to a project team which has just commenced the Blueprint phase of an APO implementation of DP, SNP and PP/DS for all of our North American operations. This is Phase I of a multiphase APO implementation.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The ideal candidate will be a configuration expert in the Advanced Planning and Optimization area and will have the ability to offer standard SAP configuration solutions as well as creative, custom configuration and programming designs in order to participate in the initial implementation and future support of these modules in a rapidly changing environment with constant evolution of business processes. Must have the configuration expertise to take a lead role and execute solutions without further guidance, although consultation with other team members is expected and essential. Have a strong and thorough understanding of SAP's APO Production Planning / Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS), Demand Planning (DP), and Supply Network Planning (SNP), the associated business processes, and how APO is integrated with MM, PP, and BW in order to support initial configuration of modules and subsequent support. Must have a strong knowledge of fundamental business processes to design & deploy appropriate best practice-based solutions while demonstrating the ability to anticipate future business requirements. Write and communicate clear and complete functional specifications for the development team (ABAP & BI) to ensure an effective APO design and to define ongoing new business developments. Support the APO team through all implementation efforts, including process design, configuration development, thorough testing of new functionality, analysis and impact to existing processes and integrated modules, documentation, and production support. Collaborating with other Functional Analysts to develop effective SAP solutions and provide configuration and APO knowledge to support the other Functional Business Analysts. Rely on past experiences and knowledge of supply chain processes to influence the business and recommend appropriate solutions to new business requirements. Quantitative Dimensions Decision Making: The APO Business Analyst regularly participates in the decision making process of demand planning, manufacturing planning, and logistics related system design decisions. Based on knowledge of APO principles, best practices, and SAP capabilities, the incumbent recommends appropriate solutions to business issues and recommends business process changes as appropriate. Supervisory/Lead Responsibilities: While having no direct supervisory responsibilities, strong leadership skills are required to effectively lead work groups, consisting of various combinations of business users, developers, other Business Systems Analysts, and consultants, through project activity. In problem solving activities this person is expected to provide direction to others in identifying root causes and developing appropriate solutions. Scope of Position: The APO Business Analyst spends a majority of his / her time supporting all phases of a project life cycle including analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, support, documentation and end-user training. The ongoing role will consist of production support, performing analysis, troubleshooting, and developing effective solutions to business requirements, receiving input from the Lead SAP MM/PP/APO Business Analyst and Business Systems Director. This includes SAP APO configuration, SAP-related APO business process redesign, input, review, and initial approval of functional specifications for all APO related developments, and effective testing of all of these items. Position Requirements Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Required: • Demonstrated knowledge of SAP APO configuration. • Demonstrated knowledge of APO integration with PP and other modules. • Demonstrated understanding of all aspects of a full life cycle implementation. • Strong analytical, problem solving and multi-tasking skills. • Strong business acumen and understanding of Demand Planning, Production Planning and Execution and Logistics to establish credibility and trust with all levels of the organization. • Ability to translate functional requirements into technical terms relevant to SAP to coordinate and assist with detailed technical design. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to relate well and cooperate with others to effectively coordinate activities and accomplish goals. • Teamwork / collaboration expertise with significant experience in taking a leadership role in team / project activities. • Proven ability to research and assess potential SAP solutions in support of new business requirements. • Demonstrated ability to analyze and provide effective problem solving of Business as Usual requirements, assessing whether standard functionality can be used and identifying reasonable custom solutions where needed. • Understanding of full life cycle ASAP or other development methodology. • Demonstrated ability to remain effective and productive in a fast-paced and changing environment. • Ability and willingness to travel up to 25%.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Required: • Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems, Business, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field. • 3 or more years of SAP APO configuration experience, including DP, PP/DS, SNP, BW integration, and CIF. • 2 or more years of PP and or MM configuration experience (ECC 5.0 preferred) • 2 or more years of full life-cycle implementations of SAP APO which must include requirements gathering, blueprinting, functional testing, and SAP configuration. • 2 or more years experience in production support environment. • Additional experience with Manugistics SCM software, transportation processing, ABAP, Query, BW/BI, and GATP preferred. • APICS certification preferred" Requisition Number: IT-809 Interest Category: Corporate Hourly/Salary: Salary City: Mission Viejo State: California Country: UNITED STATES Shift: Days]]> http://jameshardie.jobs2web.com/job/MISSION-VIEJO-Sap-Apo-Business-Systems-Analyst-Job-CA-92675/716971/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS http://jameshardie.jobs2web.com/job/MISSION-VIEJO-Sap-Apo-Business-Systems-Analyst-Job-CA-92675/716971/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS Title: SAP SD Business Systems Analyst/Configuration

Job Description: "Position Summary The ABAP APO Developer works closely with Business Analysts and end users to design, develop, test, and implement reports, interfaces, conversions, forms, enhancements and workflow in SAP to effectively meet business requirements. The incumbent will be supporting a new APO 7.0 implementation that includes DP, SNP, PP/DS and integration to SAP ECC5.0. In addition to project work this position will also support Business As Usual (BAU) developing new programs to support business requirements. Position

RESPONSIBILITIES: Takes a lead role in developing appropriate SAP solutions for new implementation projects by: • Developing ABAP code to support development of reports, interfaces, conversions, enhancements and forms as well as developing queries and workflow; • Writing clear, complete functional and technical specifications for the development team, including support for Business Intelligence (BI) analytics development; • Contributing to team members through all implementation efforts, including design, build, test, documentation, and go-live activities Provides ongoing Business as Usual (BAU) support across the APO DP, SNP, PP/DS and BW/BI applications by: • Demonstrating full knowledge with existing SAP design and enhancements; • Analyzing problem tickets and change requests while determining appropriate solutions within a reasonable timeframe per service level agreements; and • Developing new capabilities as needed while working with Business Analysts to modify and test programs ensuring adequate end user testing and acceptance of all changes. Supports 'Best Practices' and ensure full audit compliance by: • Documenting and enhancing of development standards, change management processes and technical support requirements and procedures; • Maintaining and enhancing of technical competencies in emerging technologies related to SAP (ex. BSP, EP, XI, etc); and • Administering technical cross training with colleagues. Quantitative Dimensions Decision Making: The ABAP APO Programmer Analyst regularly participates in the decision making process to develop effective and efficient system design decisions. Based on knowledge of programming principles, best practices, and SAP capabilities, the incumbent recommends appropriate solutions to business issues. Lead Responsibilities: While having no direct supervisory responsibilities, the ABAP APO Programmer Analyst has strong leadership skills to effectively participate in and facilitate work groups, consisting of various combinations of business users, developers and Business Analysts through project and development activity. In problem solving activities, the incumbent provides direction to others in identifying root causes and developing appropriate solutions. Scope of Position: The incumbent spends a majority of his/her time performing analysis, troubleshooting, and developing effective solutions to business requirements, receiving input from the SAP Business Analysts and Business Users. This includes collaboration with other Programmer Analysts, BW and Basis resources. Position Requirements Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Required: • Strong analytical, problem solving, troubleshooting and multi-tasking skills. • Ability to translate functional requirements into technical terms relevant to SAP to develop and assist with detailed technical design. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to relate well and cooperate with others to effectively coordinate activities and accomplish goals. • Demonstrated Teamwork / collaboration expertise with experience in taking a leadership role in team / project activities. • Proven ability to research and assess potential SAP solutions in support of new business requirements. • Demonstrated ability to analyze and provide effective problem solving of Business as Usual requirements, assessing whether standard functionality can be used and identifying reasonable custom solutions where needed. • Understanding of full life cycle ASAP or other development methodology. • Demonstrated ability to remain effective and productive in a fast-paced and changing environment • Ability and willingness to travel on occasion. • Ability to provide after-hours support as required.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Required: • Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems, Business, Finance, or related field. • 4 or more years of SAP ABAP APO 7.0 Development experience as well as ECC 5.0 PP and MM. • 2 or more years of experience in BAPI, IDOC/ALE, ALV, SAP Script, Smart Forms, RFC's, ABAP objects, LDB, Enhancements (User-Exits/Enhancement Options), Workflow, developing interactive reports, interfaces and dialog programs in SAP APO • 2 or more years experience with full life-cycle implementations of SAP - must include requirements gathering, preparation of functional and technical specifications, unit and integration testing." Requisition Number: IT-801 Interest Category: Corporate Hourly/Salary: Salary City: Mission Viejo State: California Country: UNITED STATES Shift: Days]]> http://jameshardie.jobs2web.com/job/MISSION-VIEJO-Sap-Sd-Business-Systems-Analyst-Configuration-Job-CA-92675/713091/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS http://jameshardie.jobs2web.com/job/MISSION-VIEJO-Sap-Sd-Business-Systems-Analyst-Configuration-Job-CA-92675/713091/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS Title: SAP FI Business Systems Analyst/Configuration

Job Description: "Position Summary Position Summary The Lead Financial Business Systems Analyst works closely with the Finance Department to design, develop, test, and implement appropriate system configuration within the Financial (FI) module of SAP to effectively meet business requirements. The incumbent will also work in collaboration with business members and development staff to identify functional specifications for all FI developments. The incumbent will combine FI production support activities for business as well as new project implementation. The Lead Financial Business Systems Analyst (Lead FI Analyst) reports directly to the SAP Project Manager. Position

RESPONSIBILITIES: Takes a lead role in developing appropriate SAP FI solutions for new implementation projects by: Executing and testing appropriate configuration related to SAP FI module; • Writing clear, complete functional specifications for the development team, including support for Business Intelligence (BI) analytics development for FI related developments; and • Contributing to and leading FI team members through all implementation efforts, including design, build, test, documentation, and go-live activities. Provides configuration and FI knowledge support to other Functional Business Analysts by: • Collaborating with other Functional Analysts to develop effective SAP solutions; and • Ensuring FI integration with other modules is effectively tested during Integration Testing. Works closely with Finance to recommend business process changes based on knowledge of SAP and best business practices by: • Researching and identifying appropriate SAP solutions to business requirements; and • Using past experiences and knowledge of GAAP to recommend appropriate business process solutions to new business requirements. Provides ongoing Business As Usual (BAU) support for financial applications by: • Becoming completely familiar with existing SAP FI design; • Analyzing problem tickets and change requests created by business users and determining appropriate solutions within a reasonable timeframe per service level agreements; and • Updating configuration as needed and working with developers to modify programs and ensuring adequate end user testing and acceptance of all FI changes. Quantitative Dimensions Decision Making: The FI Business Systems Analyst regularly participates in the decision making process of finance related system design decisions. Based on knowledge of finance principles, best practices, and SAP capabilities, the incumbent recommends appropriate solutions to business issues. Supervisory/Lead Responsibilities: While having no direct supervisory responsibilities, strong leadership skills are required to effectively lead work groups, consisting of various combinations of business users, developers, other Business Systems Analysts, and consultants through project activity. In problem solving activities the incumbent provides direction to others in identifying root causes and developing appropriate solutions. Scope of Position: The incumbent will spend a majority of his / her time performing analysis, troubleshooting, and developing effective solutions to business requirements, receiving some input from the SAP Project Manager and Business Systems Director. This includes SAP FI configuration, SAP-related finance business process redesign, input, review, and initial approval of functional specifications for all finance related developments, and effective testing of all of these items. Position Requirements Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Required: • Demonstrated knowledge of SAP FI configuration. • Demonstrated knowledge of FI integration with Controlling (CO) and other modules. • Strong analytical, problem solving and multi-tasking skills. • Strong financial business acumen and understanding of GAAP to establish credibility and trust with all levels of the organization. • Demonstrated understanding of all aspects of a full life cycle systems implementation. • Ability to translate functional requirements into technical terms relevant to SAP to coordinate and assist with detailed technical design. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to relate well and cooperate with others to effectively coordinate activities and accomplish goals. • Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration expertise with significant experience in taking a leadership role in team or project activities. • Proven ability to research and assess potential SAP solutions in support of new business requirements. • Demonstrated ability to analyze and provide effective problem solving of BAU requirements, assessing whether standard functionality can be used and identifying reasonable custom solutions where needed. • Understanding full life cycle Accelerated SAP (ASAP) or other development methodology. • Demonstrated ability to remain effective and productive in a fast-paced and changing environment. • Ability and willingness to travel on occasion.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: • Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems, Business, or Finance. • 4 or more years of SAP FI configuration experience, including GL, AP, AR, and AM (SAP 5.0 preferred). • 2 or more years of full life cycle SAP implementation experience - must include Blueprinting (requirements gathering, design, and functional specifications), realization (SAP configuration functional & integration testing), final preparation (conversion & training support), and go-live (start up and initial post go-live support). • Experience in SAP Financial Accounting Integration points with CO is required and is desired for other key modules (Sales and Distribution (SD), Materials Management (MM), Production and Planning (PP), and Warehouse Management (WM)). • 2 or more years experience in production support environment preferred." Requisition Number: IT-799 Interest Category: Corporate Hourly/Salary: Salary City: Mission Viejo State: California Country: UNITED STATES Shift: Days]]> http://jameshardie.jobs2web.com/job/MISSION-VIEJO-Sap-Fi-Business-Systems-Analyst-Configuration-Job-CA-92675/712726/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS http://jameshardie.jobs2web.com/job/MISSION-VIEJO-Sap-Fi-Business-Systems-Analyst-Configuration-Job-CA-92675/712726/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS