SAP SCM Business Analyst

Scope:The ability to analyze, design, test and implement systems & modules, which enable the business to achieve their goals and objectives, is critical to the success of this role. This position requires an individual with a deep understanding of the SCM and operational processes/functions in SAP and key integration points with Purchasing, Order Management, and Finance.Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Experience and a deep understanding of the following SAP functionality and the associated configuration is a must:
  • MM (Materials Management)
  • WM (Warehouse Management)
  • PP (Production Planning)
  • SD (Sales & Distribution)
• Support the existing SAP design, SAP application configuration, and custom system enhancements / integration points
• Document requirements for new functionality as required in support of the Supply Chain processes, which may include SAP application configuration, custom enhancements and custom reports
• Develop procedures, processes and guidelines that are efficient and focused on the quality of the process or end state deliverable
• Develop functional design specifications in support of existing and new application requirements
• Determine business impact and ROI on new business processes
• Collaborate with various technical teams to evaluate design alternatives, optimize design solution and minimize impact to performance
• Develop and execute functional unit test cases in support of new application requirements
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to perform test activities (e.g. string, integration, performance, user acceptance)
• Responsible for managing design issue/defect resolution
• Support the deployment of production applications and provide post-production support related to the custom system enhancements, and integration points
• Interact with users from various functional areas (production, purchasing, logistics, truck routing, material master etc.)

• Bachelor's degree in management information systems, computer science, and/or business, or equivalent work experience
• 3 5 years' experience in an Information Technology systems analysis function, working with end-users to translate business requirements into system specifications
• 3 5 years of SAP configuration experience with the MM, WM, PP, modules
• 2 3 full life-cycle SAP implementations.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills; ability to lead discussions, present ideas to audiences of all sizes, and interact with all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated understanding of all aspects of a full life cycle implementation and production support
• Good knowledge of SAP structures, configuration standards, object dependencies and tables
• Proven ability to research and assess potential SAP solutions in support of new business requirements
• Ability to translate functional requirements into technical terms relevant to SAP to coordinate and assist with detailed technical design
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and provide effective problem solving, assessing whether standard functionality can be used and identifying reasonable custom solutions where needed
• Excellent analytical skills
• Ability and flexibility to quickly learn new applications and software
• Ability to work with teams or independently
• Experienced in leading / project managing specific pieces of work, people and/or deliverables
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite
• Solid organization, time management, and project estimating skills
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines, both as an individual contributor and as a team member.

• Excellent written and oral communications skills; ability to lead discussions, present ideas to audiences of all sizes, and interact with all levels of the organization
• Experience with complex implementations that include custom solutions around SAP (user exits, enhancements, customer programs)
• Demonstrated understanding of all aspects of a full life cycle implementation and production support
• Good knowledge of SAP structures, configuration standards, object dependencies and tables
• Proven ability to research and assess potential SAP solutions in support of new business requirements
• Ability to translate functional requirements into technical terms relevant to SAP to coordinate and assist with detailed technical design
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and provide effective problem solving, assessing whether standard functionality can be used and identifying reasonable custom solutions where needed