Business Analyst, Supply Chain

This candidate will be responsible for managing projects within the IT Supply Chain team and will interface with business leaders in the Supply Chain organization. The individual will be responsible for the design, configuration, testing and implementation of SAP Purchasing (MM-PUR) solutions. In addition, this individual will oversee execution and maintenance of internal and externally facing web applications supporting the Supply Chain organization. This position will require collaboration with a cross functional IT team to develop and execute an IT solutions.

Typical responsibilities would include:

• Develop and provide input into strategic business roadmaps.
• Manage project schedules, budget and resources ensuring to meet business requirements in a timely and cost effective manner.
• Drive successful implementation of waterline projects to achieve proposed benefits by utilizing organizational change management skills.
• Drive innovation and act as a change agent.
• Lead continuous improvement activities (ACE) to investigate turn backs, escapes and improve application performance, quality and reliability.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related technical field
• At least 1+ years’ experience and prior experience with an ERP System

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree preferred
• The ideal candidate will have experience in the following areas:
  • Strong project management capability – demonstrated ability to lead and manage IT projects.
  • Experience with SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) tools including APO & SNC preferred
  • SAP Purchasing (MM-PUR) as an end-user or within IT
  • Experience in implementing IT projects to improve business processes Supply Chain efficiency
  • Results oriented with intense focus on success and achievement despite obstacles both within and outside of direct control
  • Strong business aptitude – ability to learn, understand and interpret business processes; ability to act in partnership with the business and be recognized as a valued contributor to business results
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work laterally and engage to achieve success
  • Demonstrated proficiency with software lifecycle development processes
  • Individual needs to be self-driven and proactive on assignments
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to conduct presentations to large organizations, as well as to executive and upper management teams

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related technical field
• Master’s degree preferred

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