Senior SAP SD & Variant Config Analyst | O2C Expert

Simpson Strong-Tie is a leader in engineered structural connectors, software, and solutions for the building industry. We maintain a reputation as a trusted manufacturer, partner, and corporate citizen committed to our customers and employees. Our founder, Barc Simpson established 9 Principles of Business that we live out as company values and have made Simpson Strong‑Tie an inspiring place to work since 1956. Our team of talented people are dedicated to our shared mission: to provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures. About We invite you to learn about our company culture directly from our team. YOU The Business Analyst – SAP Sales & Distribution will be responsible for working with business process owners and Subject Matter Experts to understand business processes within the area of Sales, Logistics, Warehouse Management and Shipping, including Variant Configuration and EDI. He/she will be responsible for translating business process design to the technical design and system configuration of Simpson’s SAP ERP system. He/she will be responsible for documentation of processes and configuration, SAP system configuration, unit testing, integration testing, leading User Acceptance testing activities with Business Stakeholders, and ensuring that proper IT Change Control and Project Management processes are adhered to. He/she will be involved in the implementation of the SAP ERP system, as well as the on‑going maintenance and enhancement of the SAP system in the area of Sales and Distribution and Variant Configuration. He/she will also be responsible for managing a queue of support requests, and potentially working with offshore teams to support the ERP system. This position requires excellent business process design experience; understanding of business objectives and value management, strong verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to manage relationships with business partners, IT, senior management and vendor organizations. This position reports to the IT‑Manager, Sales Systems. What You’ll Be Doing Manages projects of small size and scope with minimal direction including project planning, execution, timing, functionality, quality and cost. Delivers portfolio of approved IT projects/deliverables on time, on budget, with expected quality and value generation. Translates user requests into application system solutions. Analyzes system user requirements to define and design system configuration, enhancements, and modifications. Resolves business issues by working with various groups within and outside of the company (i.e. system users, company management, consultants, and software support staff). Works in multidisciplinary teams to define and design complex processes and procedures for the configuration, upgrade, and maintenance of SAP and related application systems. Designs test plans, executes test scenarios, validates test data and documents test results. Coordinates end‑user training documentation and trains end users as required (60%). Develops technical standards, best practice guidelines, solution diagrams and documentation standards for all ERP and related solutions. Ensures that standards are adhered to, and that documentation and change control processes are followed across the Applications Organization (15%). Works with partners and vendor organizations and provides oversight on all technical deliverables. Ensures that we have consistency across all our processes and enhancement work. Ensures that work provided by partners meets Simpson’s internal standards, and is ultimately accountable for the solutions delivered (15%). Participates in and provides input to overall IT Systems and Applications Strategy for IT, and drives the overall realization of value for IT initiatives. Jointly responsible for Data Governance initiatives and helps to make sure that Data Governance goals are met (10%). Desired Skills and Experience Must have SAP Implementation experience with hands‑on configuration experience in the SD, Pricing and Variant Configuration Module. Must have experience in SAP Order to Cash and Shipping Processes including Variant Configuration and cross‑functional knowledge of FI, SD, PP, WM modules. Responsibility for designing custom solutions within the S/4 HANA landscape as well as solutions involving integrations with external systems. Global manufacturing company experience preferable. Responsibility for translating business requirements into an SAP solution design. Full Life Cycle large project implementation. Enterprise‑level project implementation experience specifically with SAP ERP implementations. Ability to meet strict deadlines and work with multiple groups and stakeholders to deliver solutions. Must demonstrate success working with business partners to evaluate, recommend, and implement highly‑available, secure, mission‑critical applications and demonstrate experience managing projects within a defined SDLC process. SAP Configuration and/or Development experience across multiple modules of SAP, with an emphasis on SD, Pricing and VC modules. Knowledge of SAP Landscape architecture design, project implementation methodologies and implementation expertise. SAP Hana S4 2020 platform experience (preferred) and domestic and international implementation experience. Strong knowledge of SAP Ecosystem solutions and partners and the ability to lead selection processes. Must be a self‑starter who demonstrates creativity in solving problems or generating improvement ideas, can prioritize competing or conflicting requests and also must exhibit strong communication skills. Supports and maintains positive attitude and vision with peers, associates, team members and management. This position reports to the IT‑Manager, Sales Systems and regularly interacts with clients (business partners, third‑party vendors) and industry professional colleagues. Physical Requirements and Work Environment While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear, and sometimes walk and stand. The employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs. The job operates in a professional office environment where standard office equipment such as computers, phones and printers are frequently used. Travel This position requires domestic and international travel up to 20% of the time. Work Status & Location This full‑time, exempt position is located in Pleasanton CA or Plano TX. Relocation Relocation may be available for this position. Pay $93,400 - $158,800 per year. Rewards at Simpson Strong‑Tie Quarterly bonuses or commission: employees may be eligible for a quarterly bonus or commission paid on a quarterly basis. The company believes that employees contribute directly or indirectly to customers, sales and revenue, and shares profits with employees. Benefits: the company provides a wide range of benefits for eligible full‑time employees including medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, employee stock purchase and bonus plans, pay for holidays, vacation, sick days, funerals, jury duty, years of service awards, employee discounts, employee referral bonuses, charitable contribution matching, education reimbursement and more. In keeping with our values and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our communities, we are an equal‑opportunity employer. Our employment decisions are based on qualifications and merit. All job offers are contingent upon a successful background investigation and drug test. Simpson Strong‑Tie's drug policy screens for amphetamines, methamphetamines, cocaine, phencyclidine and opiates. Company: Simpson Strong‑Tie Company Inc. #J-18808-Ljbffr Simpson Strong-Tie