Functional Analyst- Supply Chain

HighSpring India LLP; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

HighSpring India LLP seeks a Functional Analyst- Supply Chain to bridge business needs and Dynamics 365 configurations. The role focuses on mapping processes, configuring systems, and ensuring solutions align with operations across the supply chain workstream.

Responsibilities include business analysis, process improvement, and supporting SIT/UAT testing, release activities, and defect management in an Agile setting.

Qualifications

• Experience with Supply Chain processes and end-to-end value streams.
• Experience configuring and supporting enterprise ERP like Dynamics 365.
• Familiarity with Agile delivery (Scrum/Kanban) and SAFe environments.
• Ability to translate business requirements into system configurations and process changes.

Responsibilities

• Understand end-to-end supply chain processes (source-to-pay, vendor mgmt) and capture requirements.
• Analyse and optimise workflows using Dynamics 365 and ISV solutions.
• Define and prioritise requirements; document and maintain them through delivery.

Skills

Supply chain knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical mindset

Problem solving

Communication skills

Agile methodologies

SAFe Agile

Tools

Dynamics 365

Power Platform

Azure DevOps

Co-Pilot

Job description

Title:Functional Analyst- Supply Chain

Location: Remote

Job type: FTE

Shift: 2:00 Pm-11:00 Pm

Role Overview

The Functional Analyst acts as the bridge between business needs and system capability, enabling the configuration, adaptation, and implementation of Dynamics 365, associated modules, and ISV solutions to meet business needs. The role supports key initiatives within the Supply Chain Workstream, focusing on understanding processes, configuring systems, and ensuring solutions align with business objectives and operational standards.

Responsibilities

Business Analysis & Process Improvement

• Work with Supply Chain stakeholders to understand end-to-end processes (e.g. source-to-pay, invoice processing, vendor management), capturing requirements and ensuring clear alignment on business needs
• Analyse and improve business processes, identifying opportunities to optimise workflows through Dynamics 365, associated modules, and ISV solutions
• Lead the definition and prioritisation of requirements, ensuring they are clearly documented, agreed, and maintained throughout the delivery lifecycle

Solution Delivery & Implementation

• Configure and implement solutions within Dynamics 365 and related modules/ISVs, ensuring they are aligned to business requirements and platform best practice
• Support testing activities, including SIT and UAT, validating that configured solutions meet Supply Chain process needs
• Support release and deployment activities, managing defects and ensuring changes are implemented smoothly with minimal disruption to business operations

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience working with Supply Chain processes
• Proven experience working with core Supply Chain processes
• Experience configuring and supporting enterprise systems, particularly Dynamics 365 and associated modules or ISVs
• Strong ability to translate business requirements into practical system solutions and configurations
• Experience working within Agile delivery methodologies (e.g. Scrum, Kanban), supporting iterative delivery, backlog refinement, and continuous improvement.
• Experience managing Features, User Stories, and other Agile artefacts using Azure DevOps or similar Agile delivery tools
• Experience supporting testing activities (SIT/UAT) and managing defects through to resolution
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to work across business and technical teams
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Knowledge of Dynamics Supply Chain solutions, with experience in Power Platform and Co-Pilot being highly beneficial.
• Understanding and practical application of SAFe Agile methodology, with experience working within scaled Agile environments, supporting programme-level delivery, and collaborating across multiple teams and workstreams.
• Power Platform experience & want someone who understands the business side, identifies improvements, and helps implement process changes.

Measures of Success

Success in this role will be demonstrated through:

• Consistent delivery of high-quality system configurations and solutions that meet business requirements and reduce rework or ambiguity during delivery.
• Effective management and prioritisation of configuration changes and enhancements, ensuring focus on highest-value outcomes aligned to Supply Chain objectives.
• Positive stakeholder feedback, reflecting strong collaboration, trust, and confidence in delivered solutions and system capabilities.
• Measurable improvements in Supply Chain business processes, enabled through effective use of Dynamics 365, Power Platform, Co-pilot and ISV solutions.
• Timely and effective support to decision-making, providing system insight and solution options to enable informed outcomes.
• Successful implementation and adoption of configured solutions, evidenced by business engagement and realisation of expected benefits.
• Contribution to the continuous improvement of system configuration practices, standards, and ways of working within the organisation.

Reduction in defects and post-release changes through robust configuration, testing, and validation of solutions prior to deployment