Komatsu
Lead SAP Business Analyst - DTO
Komatsu, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Lead SAP Business Analyst - DTO
Date: Nov 2, 2024
Location:
Chicago, IL, US, 60631 Milwaukee, WI, US, 53204-2941
Req ID: 30999
Onsite or Remote: Onsite Position
Komatsu is an indispensable partner to the construction, mining, forestry, forklift, and industrial machinery markets, maximizing value for customers through innovative solutions. With a diverse line of products supported by our advanced IoT technologies, regional distribution channels, and a global service network, we tap into the power of data and technology to enhance safety and productivity while optimizing performance. Komatsu supports a myriad of markets, including housing, infrastructure, water, pipeline, minerals, automobile, aerospace, electronics and medical, through its many brands and subsidiaries, including TimberPro, Joy, P&H, Montabert, Modular Mining Systems, Hensley Industries, NTC, and Gigaphoton.
Job Overview
Due to an upcoming retirement, we have a unique opportunity to join our corporate IT team as a Lead SAP Business Analyst – DTO. This role is working onsite and can be based at our headquarters in Milwaukee, WI or Chicago, IL (near O’Hare). Alternative work locations will not be considered.
In this role you will serve as a knowledge expert within the Information Technology Organization
Responsible for the design, implementation and improvement of the SAP ECC and S4 Hana systems related to Engineering Interfaces, Engineering Change Management, Variant Configuration (Master data), Classification and P2P integration for our global business units
Develop strong partnerships with business leadership and functional team to ensure open communication and alignment on ongoing initiatives and understanding of business requirements and impacts
Trusted partner of the EBPO team to deliver business transformation Project Monarch with SAP S/4 Hana platform for Design to Operation (DTO) as well as interfaces to Plan to Deliver (P2D). Provide alignment with business leadership to ensure the transformation project new processes realize business values identified.
Discuss and implement process improvements individually or with the AMS team that are consistent to business strategy, maintain an awareness of functional best practices, and partner with the user community and business user leadership to appropriately prioritize requests to balance future technology and business needs
Evaluate current state applications environment and drive initiatives to improve and deliver optimized solutions leveraging AMS resources when possible
Build and maintain strong working relationships with IT peers, AMS, cross-functional team members, internal customers, and external contacts such as suppliers & customers
Assign, design, configure, develop and document system change requests per departmental systems life cycle and audit guidelines including thorough use of ticket logging system (e.g., Cherwell, ServiceNow or equivalent)
Develop detailed project tasks to support assigned projects, participate/lead configuration, testing, deployment, and documentation processes focusing on implementing regional and global strategies for assigned work
Key Job Responsibilities
Business Process knowledge
Lead D2O business process discussions for complex projects including application development package roll-out
Effectively communicate and work within a global team to coordinate and complete assignments for implementations, upgrades, modifications, and value opportunities associated with quote to cash processes
Manage Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand their requirements and translate them into detailed specifications
Analyze existing business processes to identify opportunities for improvement and optimization
SAP implementation and configuration
Hands-on Engineering Change Management, PLM Interfaces, Variant Configuration (Master Data), Classification and Production Planning experience within ECC and S/4 in application and configuration for the global project implementation, Manufacturing industry preferred.
Ensure Engineering requirements for various MTO, ETO, CTO and Engineering interfaces as well as related functions are translated into detailed functional specifications and consider cross functional impacts, associated risks, cost benefit analysis, business justification, audit guidelines and global support requirements
Expert knowledge in sales and logistics processes detailed below:
Engineering Change Management
Document Management Links (for drawings/PRTs and other related document references)
Variant Configuration Master Data Setup & Classification
ETO/MTO/CTO/MTS process familiarity
Material Master, Bill of Material, effectivity, supercession/parts replacement knowledge
EDI, Workflow and/or Cenit knowledge a plus
Engineering Time Tracking/Project Systems knowledge a plus
Project activities
Develop and oversee project plans, resource and capacity planning, testing, deployment, and documentation processes focusing on implementing regional and global strategies, particularly in SAP S/4 HANA.
Work directly with AMS staff to ensure project/support deliveries
Work directly with vendor/partners to augment staff capabilities.
Provide training to key and end users
Lead data extraction/cleanup and load activities to ensure good data initially introduced to SAP
Qualifications/Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, IT/Computer Science or a related field or equivalent experience
6+ years of progressive experience to include: Configuring, testing and supporting SAP Eng and/or PP, as well as assisting SAP business users on standard functionality and business processes and testing of new functionality and leading
Expert in Engineering Change Management including interfaces, Materials, BOMs, VC and classification. Some experience with MRP, Production, Workflow advantageous
Knowledge of software application architecture, programming, software engineering, relational database theory and design including the SAP architecture basics for Netweaver, Fiori, etc.
Previous project management experience and ability to manage multiple small projects
Previous experience leading, mentoring, and coaching junior employees & support staff (3rd party support organization/AMS).
Business knowledge should include all phases of system development, from requirements identification, project planning, analysis, implementation and support
Working knowledge of databases, applications, and data integration interfaces
Ability to speak multiple languages is a plus, especially Spanish, Portuguese, French, Mandarin, Russian or Polish
Strong verbal and written communication
Strong interpersonal skills
Organizational and Leadership Skills
Additional Information
Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Nearest Major Market:Chicago
Date: Nov 2, 2024
Location:
Chicago, IL, US, 60631 Milwaukee, WI, US, 53204-2941
Req ID: 30999
Onsite or Remote: Onsite Position
Komatsu is an indispensable partner to the construction, mining, forestry, forklift, and industrial machinery markets, maximizing value for customers through innovative solutions. With a diverse line of products supported by our advanced IoT technologies, regional distribution channels, and a global service network, we tap into the power of data and technology to enhance safety and productivity while optimizing performance. Komatsu supports a myriad of markets, including housing, infrastructure, water, pipeline, minerals, automobile, aerospace, electronics and medical, through its many brands and subsidiaries, including TimberPro, Joy, P&H, Montabert, Modular Mining Systems, Hensley Industries, NTC, and Gigaphoton.
Job Overview
Due to an upcoming retirement, we have a unique opportunity to join our corporate IT team as a Lead SAP Business Analyst – DTO. This role is working onsite and can be based at our headquarters in Milwaukee, WI or Chicago, IL (near O’Hare). Alternative work locations will not be considered.
In this role you will serve as a knowledge expert within the Information Technology Organization
Responsible for the design, implementation and improvement of the SAP ECC and S4 Hana systems related to Engineering Interfaces, Engineering Change Management, Variant Configuration (Master data), Classification and P2P integration for our global business units
Develop strong partnerships with business leadership and functional team to ensure open communication and alignment on ongoing initiatives and understanding of business requirements and impacts
Trusted partner of the EBPO team to deliver business transformation Project Monarch with SAP S/4 Hana platform for Design to Operation (DTO) as well as interfaces to Plan to Deliver (P2D). Provide alignment with business leadership to ensure the transformation project new processes realize business values identified.
Discuss and implement process improvements individually or with the AMS team that are consistent to business strategy, maintain an awareness of functional best practices, and partner with the user community and business user leadership to appropriately prioritize requests to balance future technology and business needs
Evaluate current state applications environment and drive initiatives to improve and deliver optimized solutions leveraging AMS resources when possible
Build and maintain strong working relationships with IT peers, AMS, cross-functional team members, internal customers, and external contacts such as suppliers & customers
Assign, design, configure, develop and document system change requests per departmental systems life cycle and audit guidelines including thorough use of ticket logging system (e.g., Cherwell, ServiceNow or equivalent)
Develop detailed project tasks to support assigned projects, participate/lead configuration, testing, deployment, and documentation processes focusing on implementing regional and global strategies for assigned work
Key Job Responsibilities
Business Process knowledge
Lead D2O business process discussions for complex projects including application development package roll-out
Effectively communicate and work within a global team to coordinate and complete assignments for implementations, upgrades, modifications, and value opportunities associated with quote to cash processes
Manage Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand their requirements and translate them into detailed specifications
Analyze existing business processes to identify opportunities for improvement and optimization
SAP implementation and configuration
Hands-on Engineering Change Management, PLM Interfaces, Variant Configuration (Master Data), Classification and Production Planning experience within ECC and S/4 in application and configuration for the global project implementation, Manufacturing industry preferred.
Ensure Engineering requirements for various MTO, ETO, CTO and Engineering interfaces as well as related functions are translated into detailed functional specifications and consider cross functional impacts, associated risks, cost benefit analysis, business justification, audit guidelines and global support requirements
Expert knowledge in sales and logistics processes detailed below:
Engineering Change Management
Document Management Links (for drawings/PRTs and other related document references)
Variant Configuration Master Data Setup & Classification
ETO/MTO/CTO/MTS process familiarity
Material Master, Bill of Material, effectivity, supercession/parts replacement knowledge
EDI, Workflow and/or Cenit knowledge a plus
Engineering Time Tracking/Project Systems knowledge a plus
Project activities
Develop and oversee project plans, resource and capacity planning, testing, deployment, and documentation processes focusing on implementing regional and global strategies, particularly in SAP S/4 HANA.
Work directly with AMS staff to ensure project/support deliveries
Work directly with vendor/partners to augment staff capabilities.
Provide training to key and end users
Lead data extraction/cleanup and load activities to ensure good data initially introduced to SAP
Qualifications/Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, IT/Computer Science or a related field or equivalent experience
6+ years of progressive experience to include: Configuring, testing and supporting SAP Eng and/or PP, as well as assisting SAP business users on standard functionality and business processes and testing of new functionality and leading
Expert in Engineering Change Management including interfaces, Materials, BOMs, VC and classification. Some experience with MRP, Production, Workflow advantageous
Knowledge of software application architecture, programming, software engineering, relational database theory and design including the SAP architecture basics for Netweaver, Fiori, etc.
Previous project management experience and ability to manage multiple small projects
Previous experience leading, mentoring, and coaching junior employees & support staff (3rd party support organization/AMS).
Business knowledge should include all phases of system development, from requirements identification, project planning, analysis, implementation and support
Working knowledge of databases, applications, and data integration interfaces
Ability to speak multiple languages is a plus, especially Spanish, Portuguese, French, Mandarin, Russian or Polish
Strong verbal and written communication
Strong interpersonal skills
Organizational and Leadership Skills
Additional Information
Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Nearest Major Market:Chicago