At Lakeshore, we create innovative learning materials and world-class guest experiences for teachers, parents and children. Since 1954, we’ve grown into a global community—with a thriving e-commerce business, multiple catalogs, 60+ retail stores, a peerless national sales force, plus international offices that support our preeminent supply chain division. But today we’re working better, smarter and faster than ever—and setting our sights even higher. We’re building an infrastructure designed for scalability, embracing data-driven decision-making and using technology to improve efficiency and ensure the best tools for the best work. Most importantly, we continue to invest in a diverse team of inquisitive top talent who fuel each other’s passions and curiosity, take risks, try new things, and believe that every new day brings opportunities for growth.

In a time of unprecedented expansion, we are seeking an IT SAP Development Manager to support our SAP S/4HANA implementation. The Development Manager is a multifaceted role that will be responsible for performing complex analysis and programming, design, testing and debugging work related to the implementation, enhancement, integration, upgrade and support of SAP systems. The ideal candidate has strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills. Applicants also should be capable of researching various issues and finding solutions. And we’re here to help you succeed—Lakeshore recently earned its Great Place to Work® Certification™ and is proud to put its associates first. 

A day in the office looks like this: 

• Define, document, design, code, test and deploy workflows, reports, integrations, customizations, enhancements and forms, primarily using Process Orchestration and other SAP-specific tools such as IDocs, BAPIs, RFCs and HANA 
• Design, develop and support various new and existing SAP applications via backend development 
• Hold responsibility for root-cause analysis and providing solutions for production and development issues 
• Analyze the existing interface requirements; design solutions with functional resources and/or system owners and users 
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and follow SAP best practices in the provision of SAP solutions and associated services to Lakeshore business units 
• Update and review global development standards, processes and strategies, and configuration standards and processes 
• Work with internal IT teams and implementation partners in technical design, delivery, and deployment of solutions in ERP business transformation, upgrade and support projects 
• Provide day-to-day system/process support to users in coordination with the corporate support team 

Got the skills and experience? Here’s what we’re looking for:

• 8+ years of total development experience in ERP platforms 
• 3+ years of experience with SAP S/4HANA 
• Hands-on experience in technical coding in SAP ECC or SAP S/4HANA (ABAP, UI5, etc.) for custom RICEFW developments 
• Experience and knowledge of SAP technologies/frameworks like Fiori, UI5 and Node.js a plus 
• Strong ABAP background in ALL RICEF objects with good understanding on Order to Cash, Procure to Pay and Record in order to report processes 
• In-depth understanding/hands-on experience in all RICEF Objects, including CDS view, AMDP, oData in S/4HANA and ABAP enhancements, ABAP Proxies, RFC, IDocs, ALE configuration, Partner Profiles, Ports, Enhancements, error processing and troubleshooting 
• Experience in different integration techniques, e.g., file-based, web services, SOAP and REST-based APIs 

And here’s our end of the bargain! 

• Salary: $140,000-$185,000 with an annual bonus of up to 15%
• Paid leave for new parents to support work/life balance and family bonding
• Excellent medical/dental and vision coverage—EPO, PPO and HSA
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution (because you will retire someday)
• Flexible benefits—choose what you like, ignore the rest
• On-site preschool for our employees’ children
• On-site employee gym for all levels/fitness needs
• Generous employee discount on products that make you smarter
• Casual dress…and we really mean it

At Lakeshore, we know our diversity makes us stronger, and when everyone feels included and valued, we all win. We strive to embrace our differences and create an intentionally diverse and inclusive community that is representative of the teachers, families and children we serve.

We know we couldn’t do the extraordinary things we’re doing without the people on our team. Thanks to the passion and enthusiasm of this spectacular group, Lakeshore is more than a great place to work—it’s a great experience to be part of. Day in and day out, we give everything we’ve got to create products that instill a sense of wonder and foster a true love of learning. To help maintain this high bar for success, we’re constantly on the lookout for people to join us. So if you’re a down-to-earth professional who shares our desire for making a difference, we’d love to hear from you. 
 
To learn more about Lakeshore, visit www.lakeshorelearning.com/careers 
 
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People are selected to become members of the Lakeshore family based on skill, merit and mind-boggling talent—not based on race, color, creed, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, marital status, domestic partnership status, military status, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, alienage, AIDS or AIDS-related complex status, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, status as a victim of domestic violence, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If things aren’t equal, we all lose.

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