SAP Analyst - Planning and Manufacturing

Position Summary

We are looking for an SAP Analyst Supply chain, Planning and Manufacturing functional areas. The Analyst will join the Parker SAP Center of Excellence (COE) and support the implementation, deployment and continuous Improvement of SAP S/4

HANA Manufacturing and production Planning capabilities, including demand planning integration where applicable. The role will involve technical configuration, data readiness, testing, business process improvements, hyper care and supporting end‑users.

• Support SAP S/4
  
  HANA and implementation projects, post‑go‑live support and assist with all aspects of SAP Planning and Manufacturing.
• Perform end‑to‑end testing and validation (Integration/UAT), including issue analysis, retesting, and business scenario simulations.
• Plan and execute cutover tasks (Testing, data readiness, issue resolution).
• Monitor and distribute customer tickets and help to fulfill Service Level Agreement.
• Lead or co‑lead small to medium size initiatives/projects.
• Recommend and communicate modifications to improve, standardize and simplify to technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Work with end‑user to support their SAP system use.
• Extensively work on data cleansing, data conversion, preparation of user documentation, testing coordination, and user training.
• Take ownership of technical issues.
• Support the implementation, deployment and continuous improvement of SAP S/4
  
  HANA Manufacturing and production planning, including demand‑planning integration where applicable.

• Strong communication skills, self‑starter, ability to work independently and within a team. Focused on deadlines and achieving goals.
• Experience with SAP PP/DS is a plus.
• Highly flexible, ability to work and handle uncertainty in rapidly changing environment.
• Demonstrates leadership aptitude, learning agility, and adaptability.
• High attention to details.
• Availability for full‑time employment.
• Availability for business, travel.
• Passion for exploring & learning SAP solutions.
• Ability to work in matrix organization and multicultural team.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Customer and quality focus.
• Ready for continuous learning and improvement.
• Professionalism and team spirit.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in taking the lead with initiatives/projects.

• 2+ years related IT experience.
• 2+ years SAP experience.
• Experience with SAP PP/DS is a plus.
• Working knowledge of demand planning and manufacturing.
• Ready for continuous learning and improvement.
• Professionalism and team spirit.

• Ability to relocate and/or travel based on the job need.
• Have SAP skills and previous experience working with SAP.
• Prior programming or project management experience.
• Knowledge/understanding of business process in Supply chain, Planning, and Manufacturing functional areas.

• Recent graduate with a bachelor's or master's degree program in computer, finance, business, Supply chain, analytics, engineering, or other manufacturing relevant disciplines.

• ITIL.
• Project Management.
• SAP Relevant.

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