Komatsu America Corp.
Lead SAP Business Analyst - DTO
Komatsu America Corp., Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Lead SAP Business Analyst - DTO
Date: Aug 7, 2024Location: Chicago, IL, US, 60631 Milwaukee, WI, US, 53204-2941Onsite or Remote: Onsite PositionKomatsu 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.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 teams 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).Discuss and implement process improvements individually or with the AMS team that are consistent with business strategy.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.Develop detailed project tasks to support assigned projects, participate/lead configuration, testing, deployment, and documentation processes.Key Job Responsibilities
Business Process knowledge
Lead D2O business process discussions for complex projects.Effectively communicate and work within a global team to coordinate and complete assignments.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 experience within ECC and S/4.Ensure Engineering requirements for various MTO, ETO, CTO and Engineering interfaces are translated into detailed functional specifications.Expert knowledge in sales and logistics processes.
Project activities
Develop and oversee project plans, resource and capacity planning, testing, deployment, and documentation processes.Work directly with AMS staff to ensure project/support deliveries.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 including Configuring, testing and supporting SAP.Expert in Engineering Change Management including interfaces, Materials, BOMs, VC and classification.Knowledge of software application architecture and SAP architecture basics.Previous project management experience and ability to manage multiple small projects.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.
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Date: Aug 7, 2024Location: Chicago, IL, US, 60631 Milwaukee, WI, US, 53204-2941Onsite or Remote: Onsite PositionKomatsu 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.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 teams 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).Discuss and implement process improvements individually or with the AMS team that are consistent with business strategy.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.Develop detailed project tasks to support assigned projects, participate/lead configuration, testing, deployment, and documentation processes.Key Job Responsibilities
Business Process knowledge
Lead D2O business process discussions for complex projects.Effectively communicate and work within a global team to coordinate and complete assignments.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 experience within ECC and S/4.Ensure Engineering requirements for various MTO, ETO, CTO and Engineering interfaces are translated into detailed functional specifications.Expert knowledge in sales and logistics processes.
Project activities
Develop and oversee project plans, resource and capacity planning, testing, deployment, and documentation processes.Work directly with AMS staff to ensure project/support deliveries.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 including Configuring, testing and supporting SAP.Expert in Engineering Change Management including interfaces, Materials, BOMs, VC and classification.Knowledge of software application architecture and SAP architecture basics.Previous project management experience and ability to manage multiple small projects.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.
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