Senior Business Analyst, SAP S4/Hana Sales & Distribution

Columbus McKinnon; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbus McKinnon in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Senior Business Analyst – SAP S4/Hana Sales & Distribution to join our IS team.

The role focuses on reviewing, analyzing, planning, developing, testing, documenting, and implementing SAP SD/LE solutions and integrating with other SAP modules.

With 8+ years of SAP SD/LE experience and S4/Hana knowledge, you will collaborate with business users, translate needs into system requirements, and travel 10%+ as required.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in computer science or information technology, Business Administration, or related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.
• 8+ years’ experience with SAP in Sales & Distribution (SD) and Shipping and Logistics (LE).
• Experience in SAP S4/Hana.
• Customer Management, Pricing, Discounting, Quotes, Order Management, EDI/IDOCs, ATP, Advanced ATP, Backorder Processing, Intercompany, Third-Party, Delivery, Billing, Returns.
• Familiar with Variant Configuration and/or Sales Tools such as Configure, Price, & Quote (CPQ).
• Design scalable solutions that integrate with WM/EWM, TM, and/or external systems.
• Ensure compliance with SAP standards and understand the principles of clean-core and upgrade safe design decisions.
• Good understanding and knowledge in Fiori apps.
• 10%+ travel domestically and internationally to Columbus McKinnon’s footprint.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates user requests for new or modified systems or applications to determine feasibility, cost and time required, compatibility with the current system, computer capabilities, and impact on business.
• Consults with users to identify current operating procedures and clarify objectives.
• Reads manuals, periodicals, and technical reports to learn ways to develop programs that meet user requirements.
• Formulates plan outlining steps required to develop the program and submits plan to the user for approval.
• Prepare flowcharts and diagrams to illustrate the sequence of steps the program must follow and to describe logical operations involved.
• Develops necessary systems specifications in the form of table layouts, indices, logic definition, database growth rates, flow charts, and other descriptive documentation sufficiently to allow programming to occur.
• Writes documentation to describe program development, logic, coding, and corrections.
• Works closely with the user community to explain and train users in the new system.
• Accept feedback from users on required changes to the system and make changes as required.
• Assist users to solve operating problems such that the original business objective is met.

Skills

SAP SD

SAP LE

S/4Hana

Intercompany

WM/EWM

TM

Sales reporting

Communication skills

Education

Master's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT / Business Administration

Tools

SAP Joule

Job description

Position: Senior Business Analyst, SAP S4/Hana Sales & Distribution

Location: Charlotte, NC, US, 28277

Job Summary/Overview

We are currently seeking a Senior Business Analyst – SAP S4/Hana Sales & Distribution to join our IS team. The SAP Business Analyst will be responsible for reviewing, analyzing, planning, developing, testing, documenting, and/or implementing existing and future business systems. This position will consult with business personnel to identify and document business needs and objectives, current operational procedures, problems, input and output requirements, data scope, usage, formatting, and security requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Evaluates user requests for new or modified systems or applications to determine feasibility, cost and time required, compatibility with the current system, computer capabilities, and impact on business.
• Consults with users to identify current operating procedures and clarify objectives.
• Reads manuals, periodicals, and technical reports to learn ways to develop programs that meet user requirements.
• Formulates plan outlining steps required to develop the program and submits plan to the user for approval.
• Prepare flowcharts and diagrams to illustrate the sequence of steps the program must follow and to describe logical operations involved.
• Develops necessary systems specifications in the form of table layouts, indices, logic definition, database growth rates, flow charts, and other descriptive documentation sufficiently to allow programming to occur.
• Writes documentation to describe program development, logic, coding, and corrections.
• Works closely with the user community to explain and train users in the new system.
• Accept feedback from users on required changes to the system and make changes as required.
• Assist users to solve operating problems such that the original business objective is met.

Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of the company as internal and external customers.
• Ability to work in a team environment and contribute to a positive working environment.
• Works independently, with little direction successfully.
• Strong understanding of implementing, configuring, and supporting Sales and Distribution functionality within SAP
• Understanding of integration points between SD and other areas of SAP system (FI, CO, MM, PP, EWM, TM, and VC).
• Experience in implementing and supporting Intercompany
• Experience in understanding, implementing, and supporting the integration and interactions between Logistics and Warehouse Management preferred.
• Experience in developing reporting tools and utilizing Sales reporting tools available within SAP.
• AI experience with SAP Joule is a plus

Required Qualifications

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in computer science or information technology, Business Administration, or related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.
• 8+ years’ experience with SAP in Sales & Distribution (SD) and Shipping and Logistics (LE).
• Experience in SAP S4/Hana
• Customer Management, Pricing, Discounting, Quotes, Order Management, EDI/IDOCs, ATP, Advanced ATP, Backorder Processing, Intercompany, Third-Party, Delivery, Billing, Returns
• Familiar with Variant Configuration and/or Sales Tools such as Configure, Price, & Quote (CPQ)
• Design scalable solutions that integrate with WM/EWM, TM, and/or external systems
• Ensure compliance with SAP standards and understand the principles of clean-core and upgrade safe design decisions.
• Good understanding and knowledge in Fiori apps
• 10%+ travel domestically and internationally to Columbus McKinnon’s footprint.

Columbus McKinnon is a leading worldwide designer, manufacturer and marketer of intelligent motion solutions that move the world forward and improve lives by efficiently and ergonomically moving, lifting, positioning and securing materials. Key products include hoists, crane components, precision conveyor systems, rigging tools, light rail workstations and digital power and motion control systems. We are focused on commercial and industrial applications that require the safety and quality provided by our superior design and engineering know-how. Columbus McKinnon is a publicly traded company that has been in business for almost 150 years – proud of our heritage, where we come from, and where we’re going. As Columbus McKinnon grows globally, so does our need for driven and inspired employees. Join our winning team!

Columbus McKinnon Corporation promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other Federal or State legally-protected classes. We also value the safety of all associates and work hard to maintain a Drug Free Workplace.