Configuration Analyst 2

Job-ID: 3189Category: OperationsLocation: Fremont, CA, United StatesSchedule: Full timeJob Description:As a Configuration Analyst, you will play a key role in designing, implementing, maintaining, and deploying product variant configuration models for new and existing products using SAP Variant Configuration (VC) Module. You will ensure accurate and efficient product configurations through the effective use of VC objects, including characteristics, classes, dependencies, configurable BOMs, and material variants. The role is responsible for conducting weekly configuration review meetings, maintaining configuration review trackers, and ensuring the accuracy of Final Quotations (FQs), Sales Orders (SOs), and product configurations throughout the order fulfillment process. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to support engineering changes, resolve configuration-related issues, improve business processes, drive automation initiatives, and ensure configuration governance and data integrity across the product lifecycle. Key Responsibilities:Design and implement variant configuration models for new products and maintain, enhance, and deploy existing models. Utilize best practices and effectively leverage VC objects such as characteristics, classes, configuration profiles, constraints, procedures, selection conditions, super BOMs, super routings/recipes, variant tables, user interfaces, and variant pricing. Understand material variants, price linking, sales order costing, and configuration dependencies to ensure accurate and efficient product configurations. Conduct regular reviews of existing product configuration models and business requirement, identifying opportunities for standardization, optimization, automation, and continuous improvement. Facilitate and lead weekly Configuration Review meetings with cross-functional stakeholders to review configuration changes, resolve issues, align requirements, and drive timely decision-making. Maintain and manage the Configuration Review Tracker, ensuring all action items, change requests, approvals, and implementation statuses are accurately documented and followed through to closure. Validate and ensure the accuracy of Final Quotations (FQs), Sales Orders (SOs), and configured BOMs by performing configuration reviews, issue analysis, and system verification checks. Partner with Product Management, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Planning, and IT teams to evaluate new product introductions (NPI), engineering changes (ECOs), and customer-specific requirements. Support troubleshooting and resolution of configuration-related issues impacting quotations, order processing, planning, manufacturing, costing, and customer deliveries. Drive governance and change control processes to ensure configuration integrity, traceability, and compliance across product lifecycles. Provide user training, coaching, and subject matter expertise on variant configuration processes, tools, and best practices. Qualifications and CompetenciesBachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Information Systems, Business Administration, Manufacturing, or a related discipline. 0-3 years of relevant experience in product configuration, engineering support, ERP systems, manufacturing operations, supply chain, or related business functions. Fresh graduates with strong analytical skills are encouraged to apply. Basic understanding of ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and manufacturing business processes is preferred. Exposure to SAP Variant Configuration (VC), BOM management, engineering change processes, or product data management is an advantage but not mandatory. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to learn complex product structures and configuration rules. Ability to interpret and analyze Bills of Materials (BOMs), product configurations, engineering documentation, and business requirements. Good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Planning, Operations, Purchasing, Product Management, and IT. Detail-oriented with a strong focus on data accuracy, process compliance, and continuous improvement. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel; experience with data analysis and reporting tools is an advantage. Self-motivated learner with the ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Willingness to work with global teams across different regions and time zones when required. Digital Transformation & AI AdoptionDemonstrated interest in leveraging AI-powered tools and digital technologies to improve productivity, data analysis, and business processes. Ability to learn and adopt emerging technologies, including AI-powered assistants (Copilots), workflow automation tools, and data analytics solutions Experience using AI-assisted tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Power BI, Power Automate, or similar solutions) for data analysis, documentation, reporting, or process improvement is an advantage. Curiosity and willingness to challenge existing processes, identify automation opportunities, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Ability to effectively combine business knowledge with AI and automation tools to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of operational processes. Salary Range: $94,000-$123,420