Senior Business Analyst - SAP S4/Hana MM/PP

Position: Senior Business Analyst, SAP S4/Hana Supply Chain Management

Location: Charlotte, NC, US, 28277

Job Summary/Overview

We are currently seeking a Senior Business Analyst – SAP S4/Hana Supply Chain Management to join our IS team. The SAP Business Analyst will be responsible for reviewing, analyzing, planning, developing, testing, documenting, and/or implementing existing and future business systems. This position will consult with business personnel to identify and document business needs and objectives, current operational procedures, problems, input and output requirements, data scope, usage, formatting, and security requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Evaluates user requests for new or modified systems or applications to determine feasibility, cost and time required, compatibility with the current system, computer capabilities, and impact on business.
• Consults with users to identify current operating procedures and clarify objectives.
• Reads manuals, periodicals, and technical reports to learn ways to develop programs that meet user requirements.
• Formulates plan outlining steps required to develop the program and submits plan to the user for approval.
• Prepares flowcharts and diagrams to illustrate the sequence of steps the program must follow and to describe logical operations involved.
• Develops necessary systems specifications in the form of table layouts, indices, logic definition, database growth rates, flow charts, and other descriptive documentation sufficiently to allow programming to occur.
• Writes documentation to describe program development, logic, coding, and corrections.
• Provides guidance and training to end users to support adoption and effective use of systems.
• Collaborates cross-functionally with IT, operations, and external partners to ensure successful delivery of solutions.
• Troubleshoots system issues and provides ongoing support to meet business needs.

Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of the company as internal and external customers.
• Ability to work in a team environment and contribute to a positive working environment.
• Works independently, with little direction successfully.
• Strong understanding of implementing, configuring, and supporting Materials Management and Production Planning functionality within SAP
• Understanding of integration points between MM & PP and other areas of SAP system (QM, SD, EWM, CO). VC, PS, or CS a plus.
• Experience in understanding, implementing, and supporting the integration and interactions between Logistics and Warehouse Management preferred.
• Experience in developing reporting tools and utilizing SAP reporting tools
• AI experience with SAP Joule is a plus

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 8+ years’ experience with SAP in Materials Management (MM) and Production Planning (PP).
• Strong understanding of
• Experience in SAP S4/Hana
• Material Master, Vendor Master
• Purchasing, pricing, and procurement processes
• Bills of Materials, routings, work centers, and production orders.
• Experience designing scalable, integrated solutions across supply chain modules
• Ability to travel approximately 10% domestically and internationally

About Columbus McKinnon:

Columbus McKinnon is a leading worldwide designer, manufacturer and marketer of intelligent motion solutions that move the world forward and improve lives by efficiently and ergonomically moving, lifting, positioning and securing materials. Key products include hoists, crane components, precision conveyor systems, rigging tools, light rail workstations and digital power and motion control systems. We are focused on commercial and industrial applications that require the safety and quality provided by our superior design and engineering know-how. Columbus McKinnon is a publicly traded company that has been in business for almost 150 years – proud of our heritage, where we come from, and where we’re going. As Columbus McKinnon grows globally, so does our need for driven and inspired employees. Join our winning team!

Columbus McKinnon Corporation promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other Federal or State legally-protected classes. We also value the safety of all associates and work hard to maintain a Drug Free Workplace.