IT Sr. Business System Analyst (SCM)

This SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) configuration specialist will provide in-depth technical expertise and direction in the development and support of client area application systems/programming requirements and processes.  For various size projects and system changes, they oversee and directly contribute to the development and implementation of cost-effective solutions. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Partner with the functional groups to assess business needs utilizing structured interview processes to establish business priorities and document clear requirements
• Conduct an investigation and collaborate with other technical subject matter experts to provide technical advice on the adoption or integration of new technologies and corresponding business impact.
• Develop alternative technical solutions; advise on options, risks, costs, and benefits, and impact on other business processes and system priorities.
• Serve as an SAP functional configuration expert to develop, test, and implement significant new solutions.  Configure applicable module(s) to design an optimal solution.
• Review, validate and enhance the design, conduct performance monitoring and capacity planning; install, test, and upgrade releases and associated products.
• Evaluate SAP notes, new functionality, and upcoming releases for assigned modules.
• Recommend operational improvements or devise new approaches to technical or process issues to meet business objectives.
• Develop, motivate, and provide direction to the technical team in a way that facilitates the creation of a team environment and enables the team to fulfill the department’s operation objectives.
• Lead in the development of standards and procedures and publish/communicate findings via IOIs, presentations, white papers, etc.
• Comply with all applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies and procedures.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, business administration or another relevant discipline
• 8+ years combined experience in Information Technology, Computer Science, or Computer engineering in each of the following:
• 8+ years of experience in the full life cycle of SAP (ECC) projects
• 8+ years of experience in Manufacturing (PP-PI) and Planning module design, configuration, and testing, including:
  • Manufacturing (PP-PI):  Process Orders, Master data, and Integration to related Processes
  • Planning methods and deep knowledge of various strategies
  • Capacity management and planning board functionality
  • Sound knowledge of interface mapping with legacy/3rd party applications (MES)
  • Handling and Storage Unit Management
• Experience in facilitating the resolution of cross-team integrated topics
• Experience and knowledge in the integration of SAP with non-SAP systems, including internally developed and off-the-shelf software

Preferred

• S/4 HANA implementation experience is strongly preferred
• Experience managing individual assignments within large SAP implementations is strongly preferred
• Knowledge of Inventory and Warehouse Management