SAP Business Analyst - PP

Fair oaks foods; Pleasant Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Fair Oaks Foods in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin is seeking an SAP Business Analyst focused on MM/PP to join our on-site Corporate IT team. You will provide hands-on ECC6 support to production and plant operations, while collaborating with finance, supply chain, and analytics to ensure data integrity and process consistency.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in SAP ECC6 (MM/PP), strong problem-solving and communication, and willingness to travel to Davenport, IA for project work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field.
• 1–3 years of SAP ECC6 experience, MM and/or PP.
• Understanding of manufacturing and plant-floor operations.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills; translate issues into system solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with plant personnel and corporate stakeholders.
• Willingness to work onsite full-time at Davenport, IA with periodic travel to Wisconsin.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary onsite SAP ECC6 point of contact for the plant, providing hands-on support to production, warehouse and plant operations teams.
• Troubleshoot and resolve SAP MM/PP issues including production orders, goods movements, inventory transactions, and material master data.
• Partner with plant supervisors and operators to identify recurring issues, training needs, and deliver end-user training.
• Monitor SAP processes and elevate issues to minimize downtime impact.

Skills

SAP ECC6 MM/PP experience

Onsite support

Manufacturing knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Join us at Fair Oaks Foods and be part of an organization that values teamwork, fosters creativity, and rewards dedication. Explore our current job openings below and embark on a rewarding career path with us today.

Position: SAP Business Analyst - PP

Location: Pleasant Prairie, WI

Job Id: 471

# of Openings:1

Position Summary

Fair Oaks Foods is seeking an SAP Business Analyst to join our Business Analytics Team. This role is based onsite at our Pleasant Prairie Wisconsin Corporate Office, where the analyst will provide hands‑on SAP ECC6 support directly to production and plant operations teams. In addition to on‑the‑floor support, this position provides remote support to our manufacturing plant in Davenport, Iowa and contributes to broader SAP projects and enhancement initiatives across the organization. This is a strong opportunity for an early‑career SAP professional to build deep functional expertise in Materials Management (MM) and Production Planning (PP) while working closely with both plant operations and corporate stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary onsite SAP ECC6 point of contact for the plant, providing hands‑on, real‑time support to production, warehouse, and plant operations teams.
• Troubleshoot and resolve day‑to‑day SAP transactional issues related to Materials Management (MM) and Production Planning (PP), including production orders, goods movements, inventory transactions, and material master data.
• Partner with plant supervisors and operators to identify recurring issues, process gaps, and training needs; deliver on‑floor coaching and end‑user training as needed.
• Monitor production‑critical SAP processes and elevate system issues appropriately to minimize downtime impact.

Corporate & Remote Support

• Provide remote SAP support to the manufacturing plant in Davenport, IA, assisting business users with transactional questions, data issues, and reporting needs.
• Collaborate with corporate finance, supply chain, and analytics teams to ensure consistent SAP processes and data integrity across sites.
• Travel periodically to the manufacturing plant in Davenport, IA, for project work, training, or cross‑functional meetings.

SAP Projects & Enhancements

• Support SAP enhancement requests, configuration changes, and testing activities within the MM and PP modules.
• Participate in SAP project teams for new plant rollouts, process improvements, and system upgrades, gathering business requirements and translating them into functional specifications.
• Assist with data validation, user acceptance testing (UAT), and documentation of test scripts and results.
• Develop and maintain end‑user documentation, training materials, and standard operating procedures for supported SAP processes.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with plant leadership, the corporate Business Analytics team, and the broader SAP support team to prioritize and resolve issues.
• Communicate system changes, enhancements, and known issues clearly to both plant‑floor and corporate audiences.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to streamline SAP‑supported business processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1–3 years of experience supporting or working within an SAP ECC6 environment, preferably in Materials Management (MM) and/or Production Planning (PP).
• Basic understanding of manufacturing and production processes; comfort working directly on a plant floor.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills with the ability to translate business issues into system solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with both plant‑floor personnel and corporate stakeholders.
• Willingness to work onsite full‑time at the Davenport, Iowa plant, with periodic travel to the Wisconsin Corporate Office.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in a food & beverage or CPG manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to the SAP enhancement or project lifecycle (e.g., requirements gathering, configuration, testing).
• Familiarity with SAP Quality Management (QM) or Finance/Controlling (FI/CO) modules.
• Experience creating end‑user training materials or standard operating procedures.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Primarily based onsite at the Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin Corporate Office, with regular presence on the production floor. Some travel (estimated 10–20%) to the manufacturing plant in Davenport, IA. Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and safely navigate a manufacturing/plant environment. Work is performed in a manufacturing and office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Must be able to lift 50lb and must have knowledge of computers and be proficient in word and Excel.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Fair Oaks Foods assures equal employment opportunity in all its hiring and employment policies and practices, which include all aspects of employment, such as recruiting, hiring, promotions, transfers, demotions, layoffs or terminations, compensation, benefits, training, company‑sponsored education, social and recreational programs or events, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. These policies and practices are administered without regard to "legally protected categories" such as: race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation or sexual orientation, pregnancy status or medical conditions related to childbirth, and/or any other factor protected by law.

“Working here has been an incredibly rewarding experience. The culture is genuinely supportive, and the people are not only talented but also kind and collaborative. It’s a place where you feel valued and inspired every day.”

Tommy Senn

Director Of IT

I have been working with Fair Oaks Foods for 13 years now, and I have always enjoyed working with my coworkers. I continue to learn a lot of different things and meet many interesting people. Very happy to be a part of the Fair Oaks Foods Family.

2nd Shift, Maintenance Mechanic Lead

I have worked for Fair Oaks Foods for over 9 months now. It feels like family to me, and I am grateful that if I am sick and must go home that I have the backing of the company and am allowed that time away. It is never an issue and management is always very accommodating as long as proper documentation gets returned for the absence. Fair Oaks Foods has also given me the opportunity to learn how to safely make quality food, mixing proper batch ingredients, while controlling quality in a safe environment. I really admire the FOF slogan and support on the production floor “If you see something, say something”. I love working at Fair Oaks Foods and how the company treats us as employees and family.

2nd Shift Machine Operator