Sr SAP Systems Analyst

Jack Link's - Minneapolis, MN

Full-time - Mid Level

Minneapolis, MN

1,001-5,000 employees

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

As a Senior SAP Systems Analyst specializing in Demand and Supply Planning at Jack Link's Protein Snacks, you will lead the configuration and optimization of SAP S4/HANA modules to meet global business requirements. This role is crucial in transforming the protein snacks industry through technological innovation, requiring a blend of technical expertise, business acumen, and effective communication. You will collaborate with a diverse international team to drive innovation and efficiency within the SAP ecosystem, ensuring successful implementation and integration of various SAP modules.

Responsibilities

• Engage with Supply Chain & Operations stakeholders to understand their business needs and translate them into detailed technical requirements.
• Advise on the formulation of IT solutions for Demand & Supply Planning, leveraging a deep understanding of the function's challenges and opportunities.
• Conduct in-depth analysis to define system scope and objectives for complex system implementations and enhancements.
• Configure Supply Chain Planning Solutions to meet business requirements, focusing on supply chain planning and operational efficiencies.
• Optimize system settings and performance to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
• Analyze, configure, and optimize SAP demand and supply planning, using modules such as APO and IBP and/or other modules as defined.
• Partner with the defined systems integrator (SI) to define requirements, set expectations, and hold the project team and SI resources accountable for delivering quality results on time.
• Implement system enhancements, including new features, functionalities, and improvements, ensuring alignment with business goals and user requirements.
• Act as a project leader and subject matter expert within the IT team for SAP supply chain planning related functions.
• Collaborate with Business Relationship Managers and Product Managers to support strategic and innovative planning initiatives with business stakeholders.
• Facilitate effective communication between IT and Supply Chain & Demand teams to ensure clear understanding and alignment of system capabilities and business processes.
• Provide effective technical leadership across large teams of functional SMEs, business teams and global technical personnel.
• Help guide and oversee integration efforts to ensure seamless operation between Supply Chain Planning Solutions and other business-critical systems.
• Provide ongoing support and troubleshooting for Supply Chain Planning/Demand Solutions, acting as a point of escalation for complex issues.
• Monitor system performance and user feedback to identify areas for continuous improvement.
• Implement best practices in system maintenance and updates to drive efficiency and reliability.
• Responsible for review of Test Strategies, Test Plans, Test Scenarios, Test Estimations and Test Preparation & Execution schedules.
• Develop, manage, and track the test cases for each in-scope test phases of the project as according to the agreed schedules in adherence to test methodology and use of test tools.
• Analyze production issues and provide leadership, direction, and execution to contain, mitigate and solve.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Supply Chain Management, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of experience as an SAP Systems Analyst supporting Demand and Supply Chain Planning operations.
• Experience in APO and IBP and/or other similar modules.
• Deep subject matter expertise in supply chain processes and how they integrate with SAP.
• Demonstrated experience in SAP system configuration and optimization.
• SAP certification is a plus.
• Experience with leading system upgrades, integrations, and enhancements.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a collaborative team approach.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and changing environment.
• Prior consumer packaged goods (CPG), technology or consulting experience preferred.
• Global experience preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry.
• Global experience in SAP implementations.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401k plan
• Paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible scheduling