Business Analyst (SAP Systems Analyst) /Erlanger, KY ( Onsite), 5+ Months Contract

Onsite SAP Analyst

Position Summary: The Solution Delivery Organization is aligned within the enterprise process framework to the Accountable Executive/Global Process Owner (AE/GPO) organization for the purpose of business technology strategy development, solution discovery, service management, risk management and relationship management. As a member of the Solution Delivery Organization, an SAP analyst will analyze business processes and working closely with the Solution Architect(s), Process analysts, as well as business and/or process experts to develop, document and deliver end-to-end SAP process and systems solutions which enable ADM's strategy.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide deep SAP functional & technical expertise in the given process area, as well as demonstrated knowledge of key integration points across SAP modules and technical components.
• Participate in design for and deployment of integrated end-to-end solutions; partner with other IT delivery team member to ensure efficient and effective design, development and implementation of solutions.
• Participate in end-to-end design workshops, providing knowledge of industry best practices and application of global SAP implementation experience.
• Document fit/gap analysis and design decisions; ensure deviations from "out of the box functionality have sufficient business justification and positive value proposition
• Complete functional specifications for reports, interfaces, conversions, enhancements, forms, and/or workflow (RICEFW)
• Interface with 3rd party vendors for technical consulting during solution design, development, and ongoing support.
• Partner with development (RICEFW) team members to ensure technical design and delivery align to functional specifications and adhere to needed quality.
• Complete system configuration work.
• As needed, provide input to architecture, security, and data standards; ensure end-to-end solutions adhere to these standards.
• Provide input to role based security designs and solutions.
• Share knowledge of technology risks and opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness within the respective process area.
• Provide regular and accurate status updates and other documentation to management for assigned project, support, and enhancement work.
• Participate in estimates for time and resource needs of identified solutions.
• Support project implementation transition to the support organization through documentation and knowledge transfer.
• Provide technical expertise required to resolve escalated support issues.
• As needed, provide technical input in support of audit requests.
• Partner with other process and system experts to identify and implement business process continuous improvements opportunities.

Job Requirements:

• 3-5 years' experience in one or more SAP modules; experience with S/4HANA highly preferred.
• Deep knowledge of SAP solutions covering the following: Payment runs / Accounts Payable, tax integration, invoice receipt and verification, material and vendor master data, sourcing, vendor evaluation, purchase order management supporting direct and indirect procurement.
• Experience with dealing with key integration areas in Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing.
• Minimum of two full-lifecycle SAP deployments.
• Exhibits ability to work both in a team environment and independently.
• Strong analytical, organization, time management, facilitation, and process management skills.
• Demonstrated high level of written, verbal and interpersonal skills to communicate technical and non-technical information, ideas, procedures and processes.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, changing environment, and with all levels of the organization and cope with rapidly changing information.
• Ability to evaluate and negotiate priorities and adapt to new/evolving individual and team assignments as adjustments are needed.
• Ability to effectively communicate to all levels of an organization how current trends and technology can address identified business needs and capabilities.
• Interact and deal effectively with all levels of employees while maintaining a professional manner; willingness and effectiveness in challenging the status-quo.
• Maintains a positive work environment through teamwork & conflict resolution.
• Expected to work occasional weekends, holidays, overtime, or a variety of shifts, when needed, to meet deadlines.
• Ability and willingness to travel by auto and air as needed to achieve business objectives.
• Bachelor's degree related to Information Systems, Business or other relevant academic discipline with a minimum 3 years job experience in IT or process area(s).