MM/PP SAP Business Analyst

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Job Description

Type: DIRECT HIRE

Salary: $130,000

Location: Wilsonville, OREGON

Minimum criteria: Candidate MUST a US Citizen or Green Card holder.

Job Summary: The MM/PP SAP Business analyst analyzes complex business problems to be solved with SAP and similar automated systems. Provides technical expertise in identifying, evaluating and developing systems and procedures that are cost effective and meet user requirements.

Configures system settings and options; plans and executes unit, integration and acceptance testing; and creates specifications for systems to meet business requirements. Design, configuration, and functional experience in the MM/PP module.

Qualifications

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Strong SAP technical, configuration, and business area knowledge in MM/PP module.
• Be able to configure the module assigned at a project level
• Manage projects of small to medium size and scope Translate user’s requests into application system solutions.
• Analyze system user requirements to define and design system configuration, enhancements, and modifications
• Resolve business issues by working with various groups within and outside of the company (ie. system users, company management, consultants, software support staff) Work in multidisciplinary teams to define and design complex processes and procedures for the configuration, upgrade, and maintenance of sap and related application systems
• Define requirements for specific forms/reports
• Design test plans, execute test scenarios, validate test data, and document test results Coordinate end-user training documentation and train end users as required.
• Perform project management and detailed analysis of business practices, processes, and scenarios.
• Redesign procedures to suggested best business practices in concert with sap functionality Utilize query and reporting tools to provide flexible and timely information to system users determine the appropriate programming tools to supply information to system users
• Perform the majority of the project management functions of the user groups including: coordinating, organizing, planning and scheduling, communicating, tracking accountability, ensuring documentation, monitoring and evaluating, problem solving and technical assistance
• May work on support and maintenance of non-SAP applications or systems Participate in the creation and enforcement of IT software standards and procedures Maintain accuracy of helpdesk database of reported problems and the knowledgebase of corrective actions which resolved issue
• Ability to travel 50%+ is required

Education and Experience: 10+ years MM/PP SAP Experience required BA/BS Degree required Proven Software Systems experience Proven understanding of database applications, system development, report writing, and SAP ERP. Production support and project experience Must have solid project management experience, strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of SAP Best practices Must have ability to interact with all levels and work on multiple projects simultaneously with minimum of supervision.          

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