SAP Business Analyst - MMPP

Job Summary:

SAP MM consultants primary responsibility is to support SAP integration, process design, evaluation, prototype, configuration, and data modelling support and provide strategic planning for SAP data integration. The consultant is supposed to understand both standard forms of SAP implementation as well as good knowledge of the customers processes template. In this scenario the consultant would work on a break-fix base (by addressing production issues with already implemented processes) or, eventually, small enhancements (when he/she will bring that market experience and local implementation experience together to propose and implement new functionalities).

As a SAP MMPP consultant, the responsibilities include Configuring the SAP MM module to align with the client's specific business requirements, such as setting up purchasing processes, inventory management, and materials planning. Analyzing the existing materials management processes and identifying areas for improvement. Recommending and implementing solutions to streamline these processes. Maintaining and updating master data related to materials, vendors, and other relevant entities. Ensuring data integrity and consistency across the system. Procurement and Purchasing: Assisting with the setup and management of purchasing processes, including creating purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and handling vendor interactions. Configuring and monitoring the inventory management system, including setting up stock types, storage locations, and managing material movements. Configuring and optimizing the materials planning functionalities, such as defining reorder points, lot sizes, and safety stock levels. Generating and customizing reports to provide insights into materials management KPIs, inventory levels, procurement trends, and other relevant data. Providing end-user training on the SAP MM module and offering ongoing support to address user queries and troubleshoot issues. Identifying and implementing ways to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the materials management processes, leveraging the latest SAP functionality and best practices. Working closely with the client's cross-functional teams, such as Purchasing, Production, and Finance, to ensure seamless integration and alignment of the materials management processes.

Requirements for the MM and PP SAP Modules

• Advanced expertise in the Order-to-Cash and Procure-to-Pay processes within SAP.
• Understand how MRP functions drive procurement and manufacturing requirements.
• Have a strong working knowledge on master data setup including Vendors, Material Masters, Bills of Material, and Product Routings.
• Experience with Purchase Requisition and Purchase Order approval processing.
• Strong experience working with discrete manufacturing with MTO and MTS processing from production order creation to production order settlement.
• Experience with SAP configurations related to physical inventory processes in IM and WM.
• Understand vendor consignment and vendor subcontract processes.
• Experience with production orders, scheduling, MRP, and shop floor execution.
• WM and Enhanced WM experience is a plus.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities for an SAP Business Analyst

• Act as a go-between for the business functional area and IT.
• Understand business processes from the business users and how to translate these processes into SAP and explain necessary changes to the technical teams.
• Partner with our internal customers in the business and others in IT to analyze requirements, solve simple to complex problems and requests using analytical/technical skills.
• Collaborate with the basis and development teams to ensure business process functionality.
• Recommend ideas for improvements in process, systems, and technology.
• Perform configuration changes to the SAP landscape as required for business process improvements.
• Analyze business needs and make necessary SAP configuration changes.
• Formulate and define system scope and objectives through research to develop or modify current SAP configuration/system.
• Analyze and understand root-cause of SAP system problems including research and proposal of possible solutions with testing and validation of solution prior to implementation.
• Provide SAP training for business users.
• Create and maintain training materials.
• Document business processes into SOP documents.
• Educate new and existing users as needed.
• Perform system testing of business processes as required.
• Coordinate with the development team to complete internal IT testing activities before UAT is started with business users.
• Act as a resource for business users in UAT activities.
• Support SAP upgrades by leading UAT activities.
• Assist in implementation or ongoing support for SOX and SOD policies.
• Ascertain SOX mitigating control reports needed by business area and help implement new controls as needed.
• Assist in all SOD resolution activities.
• Support all SOX audit activities required by the business.
• Gather data for SOX audit as required and resolve SOX deficiencies.
• Be a member of the Jason SAP Center of Excellence
• Act as a project team member for upcoming SAP implementations for the business.
• Drive projects within business areas for process improvements including analyzing existing software processes and implementing new procedures to increase productivity.
• Ability to document SAP business process needs by working with users, project leaders and management to discuss and plan guidelines and criteria for documentation of a system, program, project plan, and timelines.
• Demonstrate attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects in a timely manner.

Position Requirements

• Bachelors degree in information systems, Computer Science, or related field
• Seven (7) to Ten (10) years’ experience working within business roles; manufacturing experience preferred.
• Seven (7) to Ten (10) years’ experience working in an SAP MM environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills needed to build collaborative relationships with co-workers, internal customers and external consulting partners.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; demonstrated ability to communicate through all levels of the organization.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to communicate telephonically and electronically with team members and customers.
• Must be able to hear/understand/speak with team members at all levels within a diverse workforce.
• Must be able to walk/climb to a variety of primary work locations, including the ability to travel by air/auto to remote sites.
• Must be able to work in front of a personal computer for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift documents/work materials up to 50 pounds in weight.

Work Environment/Conditions:

• Most of the work is conducted in an office setup connecting on network assist business users.
• Work location is Bengaluru, India. Travel up to 20% internationally.