POSITION SUMMARY:

 

The IT Business Applications Analyst enables the business’ efficient and effective use of the SAP S/4 environment.  The analyst provides day-to-day support, ongoing process improvement, and project resource. The Business Analyst is a liaison between business areas and the IT organization; sets customer expectations, communicates effectively with the business and technical teams. 

 

 

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

Configure Order-to-Cash and/or Customer Service modules in SAP S/4 and other HANA business systems across multiple functional areas; implement business processes and improvements based on Sr. direction. Assist user community in analyzing and defining needs; solicit requirements and create detailed specifications from which programs will be written. Manage own work and is responsible for the successful completion of work of other analysts on projects or as necessary to handle their business areas workload. Pursue continuous education in technical and functional skills that support the business across one or more areas. Take direction from Sr. Analysts to support business requirements. Responsible for the continual maintenance, support for process improvements Work and collaborate with outsourced resources on the assigned tasks. Provides potential solutions to complement defined direction by the Sr. Analyst. Partner with the business to improve the use of enterprise systems. Support the needs of Advanced Energy.  Provide quality solutions that are defined, designed and tested with quality in mind. Provide the business with the tools and data it needs to be successful. With Management and team, define and improve internal processes. Together with Sr. Analyst, Subject Matter Experts and Business Owners, develops and delivers quality training on systems and solutions.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

 

Works in a standard office environment utilizing standard office equipment. Works in team and individual environments. May work weekends when necessary. Overtime may be necessary. Up to 25% travel (more may be necessry for projects); domestic and international.

                                                                                             

SKILLS:

 

Experience/expertise in mapping business process; use of MS Visio or similar product Effective Communication with all levels of the organization. Build successful partnerships with Subject Matter Experts and Business Owners. Advanced problem solving with the ability to balance speed and risk. Demonstrated leadership and teamwork. Driven towards results. Solves important business problems through technical expertise. Maintains mastery of current technical knowledge and best practices. Establishes good give & take or win/win relationships. Involves stakeholders in defining the problem and best solution. Helps others embrace change by appropriately tailoring interpersonal approach and style. Ability to adapt to changing priorities. Ability to work in a fast paced, demanding environment.

 

 

EXPERIENCE:

Essential:

3+ years of configuration experience in SAP S/4; knowledge of multiple SAP modules. Business process knowledge in a manufacturing environment including: MRP, Purchasing, materials management, service sales and distributions functions, forecasting (IBP), and accounting knowledge

 

Desirable:

Experience with SAP Enterprise Data Warehouse

Experience with Global Trade System

Previous Advanced Energy or similar industry experience

 

EDUCATION:

Essential:

Bachelors degree in Business or Computer Information Systems, or equivalent education and/or experience

 

Desirable:

Coursework in ERP Systems and system analysis

PMP (Project Management Professional) Certification