IT Principal Functional Analyst - SAP PP and IBP

The IT Principal Business Analyst SAP PP (Production Planning) and IBP (Integrated Business Planning) will provide hands-on leadership, configuration, and support of a digital transformation and implementation of SAP S/4 HANA.  The candidate is ultimately responsible for SAP and non-SAP applications used by the business, including process improvements, data analysis, customer satisfaction, managing consultants, and delivery of projects, with minimum day-to-day supervision. This position is an integral part of the Information Technology (IT) team that ensures excellent customer service and involves substantial responsibility for the overall application delivery, enhancement, and ongoing support. 

In this role, the candidate must demonstrate a proven ability to quickly learn existing business processes and combine knowledge from multiple disciplines (e.g., SAP capability, Standard industry best practices) to produce an optimal business solution. The candidate must also possess the skills to initiate, evaluate, develop, defend, and influence users to adopt solid, actionable recommendations. 

Successful candidate for this job must have a strong understanding of and thorough knowledge of: 

• SAP APO / IBP, Demand Planning and S&OP 

• SAP Production Planning 

• Integration between SAP APO / IBP and SAP S/4 HANA 

• End to end supply chain processes including, forecasting, supply planning, production planning and scheduling. 

Excellent communication and business relationship skills are required.  

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Manage and own support for the SAP APO / IBP and PP, including all areas of supply chain planning. 

• Apply conceptual knowledge of business processes and technology to solve complex business processes and procedural problems. 

• Participate in and take ownership of cross-functional projects and deliver SAP processes and application solutions for our internal business units and customers. 

• Participate in the design and development of stable, efficient business solutions. Drive excellence in solutions. 

• Provide business customers with expert troubleshooting and problem-resolution capabilities. 

• Troubleshoot and debug SAP programs to solve application or configuration issues. 

• Proactively seek out, identify, and assess new technology and concepts that will add value to the business. 

• Ensure appropriate involvement in project teams to build ownership for solutions. 

• Work directly with SAP on a technical level to solve application issues. 

• Investigate complex SAP notes, understand potential system impact, and work with ABAP and BASIS resources to apply appropriate notes. 

• Maintain, manage, and own changes/enhancements to SAP configuration to support the global end-to-end order to cash processes. 

• Manage and perform the design, testing, and application of the SAP order-to-cash system configuration by agreed-upon timeframes, business requirements, and global standards. 

• Develop business solutions with expertise in all order to cash processes in an SAP environment. 

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB 

Skills and Requirements 

• 8+ years of SAP experience. 

• Participation in at least one complete cycle of SAP implementations. 

• At least 8 years of relevant experience in delivering enterprise business solutions.  

• At least 8 years of process mapping and process reengineering experience. 

• At least 8 years of SAP APO / IBP and PP configuration experience, including designing solutions for wholesale and direct-to-consumer channels in SAP or S/4 environments, is required. 

• Experience implementing or supporting SAP S/4 HANA is highly desired. 

Experience / Education 

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field or an equivalent combination of coursework and demonstrated direct job experience. 

• Experience with projects integrating SAP to cloud platforms. 

• Experience working with remote teams and matrixed reporting environments. 

• Knowledge and experience in Wholesale, consumer, and retail channels and integrating those into an SAP ERP platform.  

• Experience with integration e-commerce and other SAAS consumer platforms is a plus. 

• Experience working with business intelligence and data analytics teams to deliver business reporting is a plus. 

• Previous experience working in the consumer goods or food industry is highly preferred. 

What We Offer 

• Comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees including medical, dental, vision, pet insurance and legal insurance 

• 401(k) with company match that is immediately vested 

• Life and ADD insurance 

• Opportunities for career growth with a dynamic company that is changing the landscape of fresh meals. 

• Paid time off  

Our Values at Work 

We believe that ACTIONS speak louder than words and our company values align to those ACTIONS. 

In Our Daily Work, This Looks Like 

• ACCOUNTABILITY: Set clear objectives and prioritize your tasks Hold yourself and your teams accountable for meeting deadlines Learn from your mistakes and use it as a learning opportunity to improve next time 

• CHALLENGE WITH CURIOSITY: We challenge and engage with each other through curiosity and a drive to innovate and transform. This encourages us to learn from one another, be open-minded to other perspectives and possibilities, and continuously improve and problem-solve with intensity. We persevere through challenges, observe patterns, and pay attention to the details to make connections others may overlook, allowing us to exceed expectations. 

• TRANSPARENCY & HONESTY: Maintain open and consistent communication. Admit mistakes and take ownership Document decisions to help avoid misunderstandings 

• INNOVATION: Work with the end-user in mind and create solutions that will add value Question existing norms, assumptions, and best practices Experiment and take calculated, data-driven risks 

• OBJECTIVITY: Utilize data and make data-driven decisions at every opportunity 

• NIMBLENESS: Utilize time management to help stay focused and on task with urgency es and make adjustments accordingly Delegate and trust others to handle specific responsibilities with resources and support 

• SUCCESS THROUGH OUR CUSTOMERS: Know your audience and the type of work they expect to receive as the end-result of a project, initiative, or task Seek feedback at different stages to ensure you’re on the right track Foster collaboration among cross-functional teams to ensure you’re providing the best experience and service to our consumers 

• NIMBLENESS: Utilize time management to help stay focused and on task with urgency es and make adjustments accordingly Delegate and trust others to handle specific responsibilities with resources and support 

Employee pay will vary based on factors such as qualifications, experience, skill level, competencies and work location.  We will meet minimum wage or minimum of the pay range (whichever is higher) based on city, county and state requirements. 
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer 

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