SAP Configuration Analyst

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The SAP S/4HANA Configuration Analyst understands the operations of assigned business divisions or functional areas by identifying and articulating opportunities for improvement in operations and processes. This position analyzes requirements and facilitates needed business support of assigned SAP supply-chain logistics areas by performing functional configuration, testing, and successful deployment of solutions.

This role creates and maintains strong relationships with assigned business units or functional areas and acts as the liaison between these stakeholders and technical IT resources. Assigned functional areas may include supply-chain logistics modules of a largely Warehouse Managed organization; (SAP MM) Materials Management, (SAP SD) Sales and Distribution, (SAP PP) Production Planning & Control.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs direct functional support with business users to understand, troubleshoot, and resolve daily business-identified problems.

Analyzes business functions, requirements, and processes to deliver optimal support and needed changes via IMG configuration.

Creates functional specifications to collaborate clearly with SAP technical teams aimed at solving complex business requirements.

Works with assigned business division(s) or functional areas to identify opportunities for improvement. Develops solutions with business division approval and delivers accurate business requirements to technical IT resources.

Contributes heavily to design phases of projects. This includes supplying business knowledge to the design phase, verifying the end blueprint satisfies the actual business requirements of the project, and identifying potential conflicts with other businesses or processes.

Leads overall integration testing of assigned projects, as well as unit testing for any self-developed work.

Develops and implements testing plans for assigned projects.

Creates project documentation & training plans. This includes providing accurate, accessible documentation as needed to transfer knowledge to end users and support staff. Provides go-live project support and facilitates the knowledge transition process post go-live.

Adheres to project and department policies. This includes general department and project team policy adherence, as well as completing all forms and project status reports as required.

Trains, mentors, and provides guidance to developing SAP Functional Analysts.

REQUIRED BACKGROUND, COMPETENCIES & EXPERTISE

Minimum of 4 years working experience as an SAP Functional Analyst (preferred S/4HANA)

Strong knowledge integration points to cross-functional modules

Ability to design solutions with accurate documentation and detailed functional specifications

Ability to perform configuration tasks within the relevant modules

Experience in managing functional areas of SAP projects

Excellent team player excelling in knowledge transfer

Superior communication and social skills

Advanced knowledge of general SAP process flow and capabilities

Advanced knowledge of relevant SAP module(s) and business processes

High attention to detail

Strong problem-solving skills

Advanced MS Office and documentation skills

Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision

Ability to coordinate resources and lead decision-making processes

Energetic and task-driven

Adaptable to changing priorities

Bachelor's degree in business or MIS or related field, or relevant experience

PREFERRED BACKGROUND AND COMPETENCIES

LSMW creation and execution - Legacy system migration workbench

ABAP Debug

SAP Security knowledge

Fiori experience