SAP Business Analyst - Advanced Planning and Optimization

Rise Baking Company, LLC; Tucker (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Rise Baking Company, LLC seeks an SAP Business Analyst—Advanced Planning and Optimization—to lead WM/EWM configuration in SAP across ECC and S/4Hana. You will partner with logistics and IT teams to translate business needs into technical solutions and ensure system quality.

You will design RF transactions, support EDI integrations with 3PLs, participate in full lifecycle projects, train end users, and travel to sites for go-live support and knowledge transfer.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher in computer science or related field preferred.
• 8–10 years of hands‑on experience in the SAP WM and EWM enterprise area in medium and large‑scale implementations.
• Ability to work in both SAP WM in ECC and EWM in S/4Hana; WM/EWM experience in a process manufacturing industry preferred.
• Knowledge of WM/EWM processes, dock scheduling, and integration with transportation.
• Experience with ECC shipments, shipment cost documents, and Idoc management.
• Experience with SAP WM: Inbound/Outbound/Internal processes, Posting Changes, Transfer Requirements/Orders, WMPP staging.
• Experience with SAP EWM: Inbound/Outbound/Internal processes, VAS, Quality Inspections, Wave Management, Physical Inventory, Production Material Requests.
• Strong understanding of SAP modules and integration touch points with WM/EWM.
• Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Experience on large, full lifecycle SAP implementations and at least two full cycle implementations.

Responsibilities

• Gather requirements and translate them into SAP solutions within WM/EWM.
• Design RF transactions and integration areas of transportation management.
• Participate in all phases of SAP ECC or S/4 Hana projects.
• Deliver and support EDI integration with 3PLs (EDI 943, 944, 940, 945).
• Conduct thorough testing to ensure functionality and compliance with specs.
• Provide technical support for SAP and resolve issues promptly.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to align development with business priorities.
• Conduct training for SMEs and end users.
• Travel to sites for requirements, training, and go‑live support.
• Stay updated on SAP technology trends and logistics best practices.
• Support food safety program, quality standards, and legality of products.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Training delivery

Travel readiness

Education

Associate’s degree or higher in computer science or related field

Tools

SAP WM

SAP EWM

ECC

S/4HANA

EDI integration

RF transactions

Job description

SAP Business Analyst - Advanced Planning and Optimization

Full Time Dallas, TX, US

Job Purpose

Work with the logistics team and cross-functional leads to gather and analyze business requirements to support and configure SAP Warehouse Management/Extended Warehouse Management (WM/EWM). Serve as a subject matter expert in problem identification and problem solving, working with technical developers to design technical solutions .

Essential Functions

• Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions within SAP system
• Functionally design RF transactions including integration areas of transportation management like transportation units and freight orders
• Participate in all phases of SAP ECC or S/4 Hana projects
• Deliver and support EDI integration with 3PLs especially on EDI 943, 944, 940 and 945, CHEP, and PECO
• Conduct thorough testing of developed solutions to ensure functionality, integrity, and compliance with technical specifications
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance for SAP system, resolving issues in a timely manner
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of SAP development activities with overall business objectives and priorities
• Conduct training to subject matter experts and end users
• Travel to different sites for requirement gathering, training, and go live support
• Stay updated on the latest functionalities of newer SAP versions, emerging SAP technologies, trends within the logistics space, and industry best practices, continuously enhancing skills and knowledge
• Support food safety program, quality standards, and legality of manufactured products
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications (Education, Experience, Competencies)

• Associate’s degree or higher in computer science or related field preferred
• 8-10 years of hands‑on experience in the SAP WM and EWM enterprise area in medium and large-scale implementations
• Ability to work in both SAP WM in ECC and EWM in S/4 Hana; experience in WM and EWM environment in a process manufacturing industry preferred
• Ability to understand the business processes WM/EWM, dock appointment scheduling, and integration with transportation
• Knowledge of ECC shipments, shipment cost documents, and Idoc management desired
• Experience in key SAP WM functionalities like Inbound Process, Outbound Process, Internal Warehouse Processes, Posting Changes, Transfer Requirements, Transfer Orders, and WMPP staging
• Experience in key SAP EWM functionalities like Inbound Process, Outbound Process, Internal Process, VAS, Quality Inspections, Wave Management, Physical Inventory, Posting Changes, and Production Material Requests
• Strong understanding of other SAP modules and integration touch points with WM/EWM
• Excellent problem‑solving skills with the ability to analyze complex issues and provide innovative solutions
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders
• Proactive attitude toward learning and self‑improvement with a commitment to staying updated on emerging SAP technologies and trends within the logistics space
• Experience working on large, full lifecycle SAP implementation projects and enterprise‑scale projects with diverse project teams
• Experience with at least two full cycle implementations in SAP
• Ability to organize, manage multiple priorities, and maintain high diligence in a demanding environment
• Initiative‑taking, goal oriented, quality driven, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision