Business Analyst - STS, SAP- MM

Job Description

SUMMARY

The SAP STS System Analyst is responsible for the successful execution of projects and supporting of business users that impact Align’s Source-to-settle process using SAP eco system. This is a hands-on, customer-facing role that requires a deep functional & application knowledge and ability to work with business users across multiple geographies. Experience in SAP ECC 6.0, SRM with strong ability to configure solutions in the Purchasing, GR/IR, AP area with good knowledge and know-how on cross functional areas like MM, SD and FI. Candidate should also ensure design and development of systems meet specifications and requirements of the Organization’s overall business needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform SAP configuration in the areas of MM, AP and SRM with a thorough understanding of business process enabled by these components.
• Developing of Functional Specifications to support any gaps within the Source-to-settle business process area.
• Work with the Business Owners / Users or other Functional Team members or IT Team members to analyze, design, configure, test, and implement, SAP solutions to meet business requirements.
• Act as the liaison between the Technical team members and the end users to insure requirements / progress are communicated accurately.
• Perform configuration/customization related activities to resolve user reported issues in a timely manner.
• Create design specifications for all of SAP related activities including: reporting, transactional programming, interfaces, Remote Function Calls (RFCs), Business Application Program Interface (BAPIs) and User Exits.
• Documentation of Solutions, SAP configuration and program modifications according to internal standards.
• Research new technologies and functionality for making recommendations
• Build partnerships with internal customers
• Leads system testing effort necessary as part of project deliverables.
• Training of Users on new Systems and Processes.
• Provides day to day support to End Users.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Provide support to audit processes and quality management system as required
• Other duties may be assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Prior experience in full scale, global SAP implementation.
• Ability to effectively communicate with Business SME’s, Technical IT team members and as well as End users across the globe (Excellent verbal and written communication skills).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Team player with strong ability to explain technical issues to business users.
• Ability to assess customer needs and create product requirements documentation.
• Team player with strong ability to explain technical issues to business users.
• Ability to assess customer needs and create product requirements documentation.
• Makes effective decisions in a timely manner, sometimes with incomplete information and under tight deadlines and pressure; uses a mixture of analysis, experience, and process to reach conclusions.
• Must demonstrate a strong track record of delivering results.
• Excellent presentation/oral communication skills.
• Excellent communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Technical degree in Engineering or equivalent experience required, Masters is a plus
• 5 plus years of SAP experience in the area of Source-to-Settle (STS)
• Exposure to STS processes and OpenText VIM is a plus
• Minimum 1 - 2 full life cycle SAP Implementations (one or more global implementation)
• Strong interpersonal skills along with good analytical and communication skills (Written and Oral)
• Exposure to S4/HANA is a plus
• Experience with various phases of test cycle.
• Proven experience with defining and managing customer expectations using independent judgment and subject matter expertise.
• Broad exposure to technology and deep understanding of the software development process.
• Substantial knowledge of IT system configuration and support.
• Should have a general understanding of medical device/e-commerce/supply manufacturing application functionality and the underlying business processes that are supported by the applications and databases.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands to handle objects and tools; reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move light to moderate weight. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work Environment: The noise level and temperature in the work environment is usually moderate.