Business/Functional Analyst - SAP PP/DS & APO

Business Analyst – SAP PP/DS & APO

Location: Remote

Contract Type: Contract or Contract-to-Hire

Client: Direct client in Grand Rapids, MI

Company: Clover Consulting (a Myticas Consulting Company)

Position Overview

Clover Consulting is seeking a Business Analyst with expertise in SAP PP/DS & APO for a functional support role. This position requires strong interaction with users, coaching, and the ability to navigate SAP IMG configurations. Candidates must have experience translating business requirements into technical solutions.

SAP APO & PP/DS experience is essential, and familiarity with SAP S/4HANA is a plus.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as a member of a global or regional Competency Center, supporting functions such as Order Management, Manufacturing, Distribution, and Engineering.

Provide support across North America, Europe, and/or Asia, ensuring standard processes and best practices align with business needs.

Act as a subject matter expert (SME), consulting with business leaders and end users on system capabilities and best practices.

Ensure systems, applications, and modules are configured, tested, and documented to meet specifications.

Analyze and develop solutions to align configuration and testing with business requirements.

Identify opportunities to improve business processes and system efficiency.

Participate in and support system strategy development, defining business requirements for various functional areas.

Provide technical support for assigned functions, ensuring optimal system performance.

Lead and support initiatives to enhance business processes within Order Management, Manufacturing, Distribution, and Engineering.

Ensure a user-friendly experience that supports process discipline and business needs within the system’s capabilities.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Skills & Abilities:

Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams across business areas.

Strong communication skills for collaboration at all organizational levels.

Ability to stay up to date with emerging technologies and best practices.

Capable of making independent decisions under time-sensitive and high-pressure situations.

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills for complex system issues.

Experience in business process analysis and solution design.

Strong project management skills, including scope definition and action plan development.

Leadership ability to guide process team members in implementing changes.

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree and/or professional certifications required (or equivalent relevant experience).

In-depth understanding of engineering, manufacturing, and order fulfillment processes.

Strong knowledge of how assigned business processes integrate into global and regional value streams.

Preferred Experience:

Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA is a plus.