Business Analyst - SAP Variant Configuration

Overview

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The primary purpose of the Business Analyst – SAP Variant Configuration is to set up configurable products, bill of materials, variant configuration pricing and the underlying master data for Generac products. This position is the primary liaison between the engineering function and other business groups to gather input data, plan, programming and coordinate release of the VC type of products into SAP and associated applications (CRM, Genconnect).

It will also coordinate testing of new applications and support regression testing.

This position reports to our new Sussex office location and requires an onsite presence five days per week. N64W23110 Main Street, Sussex, WI

Understand the validity of engineering requests and make initial determination of severity of impact on currently available systems interacting with SAP VC. Performs a product SAP VC target testing and validation. Participates in collecting, documenting, and communicating best practices affecting product configuration process utilizing SAP VC. Participates and proposes improvements in the VC processes and applications. Sets up Options, Characteristics, BOMs and rules in SAP VC based on the input from engineering.

Evaluates critical information gathered from multiple sources. Reconciles conflicting information and decomposes high-level information into a detailed functional design, distinguishing the initial user request and underlying true needs in relationship to the product configuration. Works closely with NPI project teams throughout the project lifecycle to ensure requirements are being satisfied by the planned SAP Configured Designs.

• Understand the validity of engineering requests and make initial determination of severity of impact on currently available systems interacting with SAP VC.
• Perform a product SAP VC target testing and validation.
• Participate in collecting, documenting, and communicating best practices affecting product configuration process utilizing SAP VC.
• Participate and propose improvements in the VC processes and applications.
• Set up Options, Characteristics, BOMs and rules in SAP VC based on the input from engineering.
• Evaluate critical information gathered from multiple sources.
• Reconcile conflicting information and decompose high-level information into a detailed functional design, distinguishing the initial user request and underlying true needs in relation to the product configuration.
• Work closely with NPI project teams throughout the project lifecycle to ensure requirements are being satisfied by the planned SAP Configured Designs.
• Ad Hoc Reports.

• Bachelor’s Degree or relevant experience.
• 3 months relevant work experience.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or Business.
• ERP experience.
• Experience in manufacturing industry with knowledge of multi-level product structures.
• Experience with Change Management Process.
• Exposure to Variant Configuration.

• Basic programming skills in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to understand complex products.
• Ability to manage project deadlines.
• Responsible for developing good listening, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work within a collaborative team, including virtual members.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion, the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.