IT Business Analyst – SAP & Supply Chain

Arxada; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Arxada is seeking an IT Business Analyst in Barcelona, specializing in SAP & Supply Chain to enhance system capabilities and supply chain planning efficiency. This role involves hands-on support, process optimization, and user training. Ideal candidates should have strong experience with SAP, stakeholder engagement, and analytical problem-solving skills. A relevant degree is required. Join Arxada and contribute to our mission of sustaining health and nutrition through innovative technologies.

Qualifications

• Proven hands‑on SAP/Supply Chain experience with configuration responsibilities.
• Ability to translate business needs into scalable, practical technical solutions.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills with global collaboration experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on functional and technical support for SAP systems.
• Conduct gap assessments to improve supply chain planning efficiency.
• Deliver training and support to end users for SAP best practices.

Skills

SAP/Supply Chain experience

Manufacturing planning processes

Process optimization

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in supply chain, Engineering, IT, Business, or related field

Tools

SAP Production Planning (PP)

Job description

Arxada is a global leader in innovative solutions that protect our world. Our groundbreaking technologies, in-depth regulatory know-how, manufacturing and process development help our customers to safeguard nutrition, health and infrastructure efficiently through chemistry and biotechnology that enhance sustainability. We offer a broad portfolio of ingredients and services for multiple end-markets that include Human Health & Nutrition, Home & Personal Care, Professional Hygiene, Paints & Coatings and Wood Protection. With customers in more than 100 countries, the company achieved sales of CHF 2 billion in 2024. Headquartered in Basel (Switzerland), Arxada employs 3,200 associates across 24 production sites and 14 R&D centers, all committed to our customers’ success.

IT Business Analyst – SAP & Supply Chain

You will contribute to Arxada’s continued transformation by strengthening the performance, integration, and reliability of supply chain planning systems. You will work collaboratively with global stakeholders, applying your expertise to simplify complexity, enhance system capabilities, and enable smarter operational decisions. This is a highly impactful role suited for someone who brings curiosity, resilience, and a drive to go beyond ensuring our planning and execution ecosystems run seamlessly across regions.

Essential Job Functions

• SAP‑Support & Configuration: Provide hands‑on functional and technical support covering solvers, dispatchers, and ADM rules.
• Customize & Optimize Solutions: Configure pyramids, conflicts, dashboards, and multi‑user setups to meet business requirements and enhance planning performance.
• Business Process Analysis: Conduct gap assessments and define improvements to strengthen supply chain planning efficiency and operational execution.
• SAP‑Integration: Ensure robust data flow and alignment of SAP PP, supporting accurate and reliable planning outcomes.
• Issue Resolution: Diagnose and resolve OMP‑related challenges to minimize disruptions across planning activities.
• User Training & Knowledge Sharing: Deliver training and support to end users, empowering teams to adopt best practices confidently.
• Continuous Improvement: Contribute to upgrades, enhancements, and testing cycles that reinforce system quality, scalability, and resilience.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven hands‑on SAP/Supply Chain experience, including solvers, dispatchers, and ADM rule configuration.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing planning processes (MPS, DPS, MRP, demand/supply balancing).
• Experience in process optimization, workflow enhancement, and planning process improvement.
• Ability to translate business needs into scalable, practical technical solutions.
• Proficiency with SAP Production Planning (PP).
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to collaborate across global teams.
• Analytical and problem‑solving mindset with attention to detail and proactive troubleshooting capabilities.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in supply chain, Engineering, IT, Business, or related field.

Arxada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.