MAT Holdings
IT Business Analyst
MAT Holdings, Lake Zurich, Illinois, United States, 60047
Join our vertically integrated team at MAT Holdings, Inc., a leading global manufacturer with a 40-year history. We're proud to provide employment opportunities for more than 14,000 employees across 12 countries. Headquartered in Long Grove, Illinois, we have over 40 factories on three continents, including 2.1 million square feet of U.S. distribution and manufacturing space.
You will find our products in home improvement centers, big box retailers, hardware stores, and automotive chains. They're in the cars you drive, the trailers you tow, and the heavy-duty machinery you operate.
MAT can maintain consistent expertise and solutions across the entire supply chain. We’re experts in engineering, manufacturing, quality assurance, logistics and distribution, marketing, design, and customer service — we don't just make it happen. We ensure it happens with excellence.
We’re more than manufacturing, we’re MAT.
Benefits
MAT Holdings Inc. and its subsidiaries offer a complete benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance after 60 days of employment
Paid Time Off (PTO), including paid vacation, sick days, and paid holidays
401k Retirement Plan + Company Match
Career Advancement Program, training and development
Wellness Programs, including fitness reimbursements and mental health support
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Voluntary Life / AD&D , Employer Provided Life/AD&D
and More
Based on a thorough understanding of the business objectives, the SAP Business Analyst will primarily drive improvement and implement new functionality in MAT’s SAP system.
The Business Analyst will use analytical tools, knowledge of best practices, and a continuing study of new technologies and processes to design systems and processes that improve productivity, streamline business functions, and solve problems identified by the business.
This position requires expertise in SAP ECC 6.0 in the appropriate functional area (Sales and Distribution, Finance, Controlling, Materials Management, Production, Warehouse Management, etc).
Cross-functional experience, including other modules or areas of SAP, is highly recommended and valued.
Pay Range: $60,000 -$65,000
Principle Responsibilities
SAP Functional
Analyze business processes, identify relevant systems-based solutions alternatives, and discuss these with business users.
Work directly with users and management to build consensus on a solution and coordinate implementation activities. (Break/Fix)
Collaborate with business leaders and key users to continuously improve business practices (New Processes)
Prepare and execute test scripts for business process changes and upgrades
Develop and maintain Design Documents, Training Documents, Business Process Documents, Flowcharts, and Strategic Decision Documents
Develop technical specifications for system enhancements and do the subsequent SAP system configuration, testing, and documentation
Seek out opportunities for business process improvement with a focus on improved use of a system to improve bottom-line results
Regular interaction with users to ensure they understand and are making full use of the system's capabilities
Assist in the technical preparation of Business Process Procedures, Test Scenarios, End-user documentation, and User manuals
Troubleshoot user problems and implement solutions.
Acquire new systems knowledge through research, reading, and formal training.
Technical
Knowledge of configuration in SAP, including the ability to configure a new company or process from scratch and investigate/troubleshoot the existing configuration.
Analyze OSS Notes and determine applicability.
Knowledge of SAP localization and processes to support local requirements
Knowledge and experience in the use of ECATT, LSMW, Winshuttle, or other data load process
Knowledge and experience in using user exits and enhancements available in SAP to support unique business requirements.
Limited system debugging, ability to analyze ABAP short dumps and resolve underlying causes.
Knowledge of programming languages, in general, is a positive.
Assist the BI Analyst with Functional reporting requirements, including writing specifications, testing, and end-user training.
Use of OSS and SDN to research/resolve problems and/or find new ways of using the systems
Continually review new performance improvement documentation released by SAP and determine suitable ones for implementation.
Transport management in R/3 landscape and assist with R/3 security & authorization implementation.
Education/Experience:
Demonstrated experience in project management
Strong business acumen, preferably in logistics, warehouse/distribution and transportation areas.
Must have good analytical, statistical and problem solving skills. Ability to write routine reports & correspondence.
Sound judgment and decision making skills.
Strong work ethic.
Experience in MS Office, including Excel and Outlook
Good interpersonal/customer relation skills; good verbal and written communications; ability to develop and implement strategic plans.
Ability to direct and recommend cost-effective creative solutions.
Strong commitment to customer satisfaction and quality.
Ability to work flexible schedules including evenings and weekends; ability to travel overseas to our other locations for implementations.
Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities.
Education - Bachelor’s degree.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
You will find our products in home improvement centers, big box retailers, hardware stores, and automotive chains. They're in the cars you drive, the trailers you tow, and the heavy-duty machinery you operate.
MAT can maintain consistent expertise and solutions across the entire supply chain. We’re experts in engineering, manufacturing, quality assurance, logistics and distribution, marketing, design, and customer service — we don't just make it happen. We ensure it happens with excellence.
We’re more than manufacturing, we’re MAT.
Benefits
MAT Holdings Inc. and its subsidiaries offer a complete benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance after 60 days of employment
Paid Time Off (PTO), including paid vacation, sick days, and paid holidays
401k Retirement Plan + Company Match
Career Advancement Program, training and development
Wellness Programs, including fitness reimbursements and mental health support
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Voluntary Life / AD&D , Employer Provided Life/AD&D
and More
Based on a thorough understanding of the business objectives, the SAP Business Analyst will primarily drive improvement and implement new functionality in MAT’s SAP system.
The Business Analyst will use analytical tools, knowledge of best practices, and a continuing study of new technologies and processes to design systems and processes that improve productivity, streamline business functions, and solve problems identified by the business.
This position requires expertise in SAP ECC 6.0 in the appropriate functional area (Sales and Distribution, Finance, Controlling, Materials Management, Production, Warehouse Management, etc).
Cross-functional experience, including other modules or areas of SAP, is highly recommended and valued.
Pay Range: $60,000 -$65,000
Principle Responsibilities
SAP Functional
Analyze business processes, identify relevant systems-based solutions alternatives, and discuss these with business users.
Work directly with users and management to build consensus on a solution and coordinate implementation activities. (Break/Fix)
Collaborate with business leaders and key users to continuously improve business practices (New Processes)
Prepare and execute test scripts for business process changes and upgrades
Develop and maintain Design Documents, Training Documents, Business Process Documents, Flowcharts, and Strategic Decision Documents
Develop technical specifications for system enhancements and do the subsequent SAP system configuration, testing, and documentation
Seek out opportunities for business process improvement with a focus on improved use of a system to improve bottom-line results
Regular interaction with users to ensure they understand and are making full use of the system's capabilities
Assist in the technical preparation of Business Process Procedures, Test Scenarios, End-user documentation, and User manuals
Troubleshoot user problems and implement solutions.
Acquire new systems knowledge through research, reading, and formal training.
Technical
Knowledge of configuration in SAP, including the ability to configure a new company or process from scratch and investigate/troubleshoot the existing configuration.
Analyze OSS Notes and determine applicability.
Knowledge of SAP localization and processes to support local requirements
Knowledge and experience in the use of ECATT, LSMW, Winshuttle, or other data load process
Knowledge and experience in using user exits and enhancements available in SAP to support unique business requirements.
Limited system debugging, ability to analyze ABAP short dumps and resolve underlying causes.
Knowledge of programming languages, in general, is a positive.
Assist the BI Analyst with Functional reporting requirements, including writing specifications, testing, and end-user training.
Use of OSS and SDN to research/resolve problems and/or find new ways of using the systems
Continually review new performance improvement documentation released by SAP and determine suitable ones for implementation.
Transport management in R/3 landscape and assist with R/3 security & authorization implementation.
Education/Experience:
Demonstrated experience in project management
Strong business acumen, preferably in logistics, warehouse/distribution and transportation areas.
Must have good analytical, statistical and problem solving skills. Ability to write routine reports & correspondence.
Sound judgment and decision making skills.
Strong work ethic.
Experience in MS Office, including Excel and Outlook
Good interpersonal/customer relation skills; good verbal and written communications; ability to develop and implement strategic plans.
Ability to direct and recommend cost-effective creative solutions.
Strong commitment to customer satisfaction and quality.
Ability to work flexible schedules including evenings and weekends; ability to travel overseas to our other locations for implementations.
Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities.
Education - Bachelor’s degree.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.