Business Analyst - Product

Business Analyst – Product

• Support the Product, Quality, and New Product Introduction (NPI) Workstream Lead throughout the SAP ERP implementation lifecycle.
• Document and maintain current-state and to-be business processes across (NPI, Product Engineering, Product Quality Engineering, SKU Lifecycle Management, Manufacturing Test).
• Gather, document, and validate business requirements from Business Process Owners (BPOs), Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and key stakeholders.
• Support requirements workshops, process reviews, and solution validation.
• Partner with SAP functional teams and business stakeholders to ensure requirements are accurately reflected in solution designs.
• Review proposed solutions and identify gaps, risks, or process weaknesses.
• Develop and maintain process flows, business scenarios, and testing frameworks.
• Coordinate and support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities, including test planning, test script development, and test execution support.
• Manage defect tracking and resolution using XRay in Jira.
• Provide test status reporting and ensure all approved solution designs are thoroughly tested and validated prior to deployment.
• Maintain a strong understanding of Configure-to-Order (CTO) or build-to-order processes.
• Perform data validation activities to ensure accuracy and completeness of migrated and converted data.
• Support master data validation and reconciliation efforts related to planning and material management processes.
• Track and manage action items, issues, risks, and dependencies within the planning workstream.
• Support business readiness activities, including process documentation, training support, and go-live preparation.
• Assist BPOs and SMEs as they adopt new processes and system capabilities introduced through the SAP implementation.
• Support deployment, hypercare, and post-go-live stabilization.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, Supply Chain Analyst, Functional Analyst, or a similar role supporting supply chain processes.
• Experience working with Product Master Data, Bill of Materials (BOM), New Product Introduction (NPI), Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), SKU Lifecycle Management, Product Quality Processes, or Manufacturing Operations.
• Experience with SAP S/4
  
  HANA manufacturing, product master, and quality management processes preferred.
• Experience gathering business requirements and documenting business processes.
• Experience supporting User Acceptance Testing (UAT), defect management, and business validation activities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to validate data and support data migration.
• Proven ability to work effectively with Business Process Owners, Subject Matter Experts, IT teams, and external implementation partners.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and organizational skills.
• Experience with SAP S/4
  
  HANA implementation and familiarity with Agile delivery.
• Experience supporting Configure-to-Order (CTO) or build-to-order in high-tech manufacturing, electronics, networking, semiconductor, or data-storage industry is a plus.

• Job Type: Contract
• Pay Range: $90 - $96 an hour
• Location:
  
  Santa Clara, CA
• Benefits:
  • Competitive salary
  • Insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan)
  • Education/certification reimbursement
  • Pre-tax commuter benefits
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Administered 401(k) plan