MM/PP SAP Business Analyst

Candidate Staff; Wilsonville (OR); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Candidate Staff is looking for a seasoned MM/PP SAP Business Analyst in Wilsonville, Oregon. This role involves analyzing business challenges and providing system solutions utilizing SAP. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years of experience with SAP MM/PP and strong project management skills.

Your responsibilities will include configuring system settings, managing user training, and collaborating with diverse teams. A BA/BS degree is essential, along with excellent analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of MM/PP SAP experience required.
• Proven software systems experience with SAP ERP.
• Ability to analyze system user requirements effectively.

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex business problems to be solved with SAP.
• Configure system settings and conduct testing for modules.
• Manage small to medium-sized projects and enhance SAP functionality.

Skills

SAP MM/PP module knowledge

Project management

Configuration and testing

User training

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

BA/BS Degree

Tools

SAP ERP

Database applications

Job description

Job Description

Type: DIRECT HIRE

Location: Wilsonville, OREGON

Minimum criteria: Candidate MUST be a US Citizen or Green Card holder.

Job Summary: The MM/PP SAP Business analyst analyzes complex business problems to be solved with SAP and similar automated systems. Provides technical expertise in identifying, evaluating, and developing systems and procedures that are cost effective and meet user requirements.

Configuration and testing responsibilities: Configures system settings and options; plans and executes unit, integration, and acceptance testing; creates specifications for systems to meet business requirements. Design, configuration, and functional experience in the MM/PP module.

Qualifications

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Strong SAP technical, configuration, and business area knowledge in MM/PP module.
• Ability to configure the module assigned at a project level.
• Manage projects of small to medium size and scope.
• Translate user’s requests into application system solutions.
• Analyze system user requirements to define and design system configuration, enhancements, and modifications.
• Resolve business issues by working with various groups within and outside the company (i.e., system users, company management, consultants, software support staff).
• Work in multidisciplinary teams to define and design complex processes and procedures for the configuration, upgrade, and maintenance of SAP and related application systems.
• Define requirements for specific forms/reports.
• Design test plans, execute test scenarios, validate test data, and document test results.
• Coordinate end‑user training documentation and train end users as required.
• Perform project management and detailed analysis of business practices, processes, and scenarios.
• Redesign procedures to suggested best business practices in concert with SAP functionality.
• Utilize query and reporting tools to provide flexible and timely information to system users.
• Determine the appropriate programming tools to supply information to system users.
• Perform the majority of the project management functions of the user groups, including coordinating, organizing, planning and scheduling, communicating, tracking accountability, ensuring documentation, monitoring and evaluating, problem solving, and technical assistance.
• May work on support and maintenance of non‑SAP applications or systems.
• Participate in the creation and enforcement of IT software standards and procedures.
• Maintain accuracy of helpdesk database of reported problems and the knowledgebase of corrective actions that resolved issues.
• Ability to travel 50%+ is required.

Education and Experience

Education and Experience: 10+ years MM/PP SAP Experience required. BA/BS Degree required. Proven software systems experience. Proven understanding of database applications, system development, report writing, and SAP ERP. Production support and project experience. Must have solid project management experience, strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of SAP Best practices. Must have ability to interact with all levels and work on multiple projects simultaneously with minimum supervision.