CF Industries - Sergeant Bluff, IA
posted 4 months ago
At CF Industries, the Sr. IT Business Systems Analyst - SAP MM plays a crucial role as a liaison between the business community and the IT organization. This position is designed for an individual who can maintain a deep understanding of the business processes and act as a front-line advisor, serving as the primary point of contact for end-users regarding all aspects of SAP materials management. The incumbent will engage with users and subject matter experts at all levels, including upper management, to ensure that the IT solutions align with business needs and objectives. The role involves becoming familiar with the legacy CMMS system (Avantis) and the current materials management processes. A significant part of the job will be to actively participate in the SAP S4/HANA transformation, managing the data migration from legacy systems (SAP ECC and Avantis) to SAP S4/HANA. The analyst will need to understand how applications support business processes and apply this knowledge to solve defined business problems effectively. In addition to performing S/4 ERP system configuration to address issues and prototype new functionalities, the analyst will interface with business process owners to facilitate process improvements through enhanced or new application functionalities. The role requires translating user requirements into functional specifications and following through the project life cycle, ensuring that all aspects of the implementation meet the business's needs. Collaboration is key in this position, as the analyst will work closely with teams in Sales and Distribution (SD), Finance (FI), Project Systems (PS), and Plant Maintenance (PM) to address integration and reporting needs. Providing end-user training and support in Material Management, Production, accounts payable, and plant maintenance areas is also a critical responsibility. The analyst will maintain functional systems designs, business processes, and up-to-date end-user training materials, serving as the point person for addressing issues and enhancements related to the MM area and its integration with other modules. The Sr. IT Business Systems Analyst - SAP MM will also provide functional support for reports, interfaces, and enhancements, acting as the materials management master data analyst, owning the material masters and master data governance. This position is pivotal in understanding, defining, and contributing to a long-term business system strategy that aligns with the overall corporate strategy, providing both tactical and strategic support through IT projects, systems conversions, and enterprise change initiatives.