As the SAP SD (Sales and Distribution) Business Analyst, you will be responsible for build activities to design, implement, and maintain core solutions within SAP systems and with other enterprise applications in SCM domain across NA & SAPMENA zone. You will support BRM on the demand management and adopt Build-to-Run process.
The role will require a deep knowledge of SAP Sales and Distribution, as well as a strong grasp of enterprise architecture and integration principles.
The role will report to IT SD Lead of Finance & Supply Chain Zone Build Team NA & SAPMENA
Key Job Accountabilities
- Support BRM on demand assessment and analyze the impact of new solutions on Business and IT processes.
- Participate/contribute into the DA (Design Authority) governance with all the require stakeholders such as BRM, Program/Project Manager
- Focus on project activities which include planning, effort estimate (internal / external resources), alignment with business leads and key stakeholders, key users, proper communication as well as hands-on work such as solution design, configuration, training, testing activities management, cutover and hyper care.
- Execute end to end project work adopting PM4IT methodology in place and ensure that solutions are delivered on-time and within budget.
- Manage D2E (Demands to Enhancements) and ensure the quality of deliverables.
- Lead and drive small and medium-size enhancements for SAP changes, group initiatives, group/Zone applications (Agile point, LPS, DAS+, OMS etc) and cross function and integration projects.
- Adopt B2R (Build to Run) process and organize KT and handover to Run team.
- Work with factory model to build additional capacity when required. Interact with build factory team as a subject matter expert and coordinate with cross-domain and business stakeholders and users.
- Work as Level 4 Support to resolve incidents within defined SLA if required.
- Work with SAP/Application vendors and partners to identify and leverage emerging technologies and new functionalities in SAP integration.
- Coordinate the different actors involved in the project, from IT to Business (Group, Zone, Countries).
- Create a positive value-added relationship with all stakeholders (Group, Zone, Countries, Business, IT)
Technical Competencies
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in SAP end to end implementation, integration, and cross services.
- Strong functional and technical experience of SAP SD and strong understanding of integration with SAP-FICO and MM.
- Strong understanding of SAP products and services, including SAP ERP, CRM, SCM, SAP related tools such as solution Manager & Transport Management and integration with other applications (HIP, API)
Professional Competencies
- Ability to manage prioritization and multiple priorities.
- Ability to work effectively with people in different zones/cultures.
- Excellent problem-solving capabilities with strong communication skills and teamwork.
- Self-motivation, ownership, driving tasks
- Ability to listen/decode business needs.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks independently
- Ability to work within stringent deadlines.
- Fluency in English.
- Preferably worked in a multi-national company
- Experience in S4 HANA is a plus