Senior Business Analyst - Sap Sd

Saint-Gobain Construction Products Sa (Pty) Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction industry is seeking a Business Analyst - SAP SD to support its sales and distribution processes. The role encompasses providing functional and technical support for SAP SD, managing user requirements, and fostering collaboration with stakeholders. Candidates must possess a strong analytical mindset coupled with practical SAP experience, particularly in system implementation and user training.

Benefits

Professional development

Collaborative culture

Competitive compensation

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience as SAP SD functional analyst.
• Experience in at least two full lifecycle SAP implementation projects.

Responsibilities

• Support sales and distribution areas, specifically Customer Master Data and Pricing.
• Gather requirements and participate in solution design and testing.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Customer service orientation

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

SAP Certification in SD

Job description

Duties & Responsibilities

Job Purpose: Reporting to the SAP Manager, the Business Analyst - SAP SD primarily owns and supports the sales and distribution areas, specifically Customer Master Data, Pricing, Quotations, Orders, Deliveries, and all related SAP SD Reports.

This individual collaborates with key stakeholders to review business and development requirements and define efficient and practical solutions to meet business needs.

They provide day-to-day functional and technical support, ongoing system improvements, and strategic technical system direction.

This individual acts as the gatekeeper for all SAP SD related demand requests and is responsible for the SAP SD processes.

Qualifications required to fulfill the role:

• A bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, or operations management related field.
• SAP Certification in SD is advantageous.

Specific Work Experience, Knowledge, and Skills required:

• Minimum 5 years experience as SAP SD functional analyst/consultant responsible for configuration and support.
• Experience in at least two full lifecycle SAP implementation projects with demonstrable leadership.
• Good knowledge of other core SAP modules (FI, CO, MM, PP) and their integration points.
• Strong knowledge of EDI and SAP pricing.
• Proven ability to translate user requirements into solutions and lead their implementation, including testing and training.
• Good functional and process knowledge of order processing, delivery, logistics, freight charges, billing, pricing, agreements, and rebates.
• Understanding of integration with other SAP and Non-SAP systems.

Roles, Skills, and Attributes:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to articulate solutions in a business context.
• Excellent communication skills for requirements gathering and modeling.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.
• Technical understanding to translate complex information for non-technical audiences.
• Experience in creating and maintaining functional design specifications (RICEFW).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Adaptability, prioritization skills, and flexibility.
• Strong customer service orientation and teamwork skills.

Key Accountabilities:

• Gather requirements, facilitate process discussions, and participate in solution design, documentation, configuration, testing, and support.
• Participate in implementations and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop functional specifications for interfaces, data conversions, enhancements, and reports.
• Design and support SAP SD processes, ensuring integration and compliance with cybersecurity standards.
• Support and train users on system configurations and changes.
• Analyze existing processes and recommend improvements.
• Build relationships with stakeholders to support business solutions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Legal Statement: We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunity employment, eliminating discrimination in our hiring practices.

Benefits: Joining Saint-Gobain offers exposure to diverse career paths, professional development, a collaborative culture, community engagement, and competitive compensation.