Senior SAP Systems Analyst, Demand & Supply Planning

As an Sr SAP Systems Analyst at Link Snacks specializing in Demand and Supply Planning, you will play a lead role in configuring and optimizing SAP S4/HANA modules to meet global business requirements. In this role, you will be an integral part of a team that is transforming the protein snacks industry and making a global impact through technological innovation. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with a diverse and international team, continuously learning and developing new skills while deploying critical planning solutions.

The role requires a blend of technical expertise/leadership, business acumen, the ability to influence and effective communication. In this role, your SAP experience, leadership and expertise, will help drive innovation, adoption, and efficiency within Link Snacks SAP ecosystem, ensuring a successful S4 implementation and seamless integration with other SAP modules.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Requirements Analysis and Gathering

• Engage and Supply Chain & Operations stakeholders to understand their business needs and translate them into detailed technical requirements. • Advise on the formulation of IT solutions for Demand & Supply Planning, leveraging a deep understanding of the function’s challenges and opportunities. • Conduct in-depth analysis to define system scope and objectives for complex system implementations and enhancements. • Be the IT liaison between IT and Business Teams, here in the U.S. and Global.

Configuration and Optimization

• Configure Supply Chain Planning Solutions to meet business requirements, focusing on supply chain planning and operation efficiencies. • Optimize system settings and performance to ensure smooth and efficient operations. • Analyze, configure, and optimize SAP demand and supply planning, using modules such as APO and IBP and/or other modules as defined. • Partner with the defined systems integrator (SI) to, as applicable, define requirements, set expectations, and hold the project team and SI resources, accountable for delivering quality results on time. • Implement system enhancements, including new features, functionalities, and improvements. Ensure alignment with business goals and user requirements.

Leadership, Communication and Collaboration

• Act as a project leader and subject matter expert within the IT team for SAP supply chain planning related functions. • Collaborate with Business Relationship Managers and Product Managers to support strategic and innovative planning initiatives with business stakeholders. • Actively engage in discussions on options, risks, and benefits of IT solutions and their impact on business processes and priorities. • Facilitate effective communication between IT and Supply Chain & Demand teams to ensure clear understanding and alignment of system capabilities and business processes. • Provide effective technical leadership across large teams of functional SMEs, business teams and global technical personnel. • Work closely with cross-functional teams, Business leadership, Business Process Owners (BPOs), Business Analysts, SAP Program Managers, Project Managers, Systems Integrators, and third-party managed service providers.