Job Title: SAP Functional Analyst
Location: Placentia, CA
Schedule: Day 1-30: 5 days onsite
Day 31-60: 4 days onsite (1 day remote)
Day 61+: 3 days onsite (2 days remote)
Job Description:
This is a global IT position, working as a global analyst to improve business efficiency with an automation mindset.
- SAP SD Analyst - Design, implement and deploy SAP ERP solutions for Sales & Distribution , including Sales Order Processing, Billing, Pricing, Shipping and EDI Trading Partners.
- Sales Automation - design, implement and support applications to automate systems data entry using EDI, SFTP, data exchange tools to automate and reduce manual data entry in SAP, CRM and other Bolton systems.
- Web sites - support Sales and Marketing areas related to corporate websites and customer portals.
Qualifications:
- Ten (10) years of experience in a full cycle implementation as well as in support projects.
- Ten (10) years designing and configuring SD modules knowledge of the key integration points between the other SAP modules (MM, FI, CO, PP experience is an asset).
- Experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to multitask and manage multiple deliverables and projects at the same time.
- Bachelor's degree (IT, Business Management or related).
- Extensive experience in managing projects with third parties (team management, project cost, resources and timeline management, weekly meetings, project leadership reporting).
- Must have achieved the Go-Live date and gave Go-Live and Post Live Support. Conducted end user training, institution of help desk and end user documentation.
- Must have coordinated with technical consultants (ABAP consultants) and gave functional specifications for customizing reports according to the user requirements.
- Must have been involved with coordinating unit and integration testing with other modules and created test scenarios.
- Extensive functional experience including two full life cycle SAP-ECC 6 implementation, Customization and production support/coordination in SD module.
- Implementation experience includes business requirement analysis, mapping clients' business process to SAP processes (As Is-To-Be), GAP analysis, Configuration, Re-engineering, Prototyping, Testing, Training, Documentation & Post Go-Live Support.
- Well versed with ASAP methodology for structured and systematic SAP project implementation.
- Ability, availability to travel, as dictated by business needs. Must have a valid driver license, auto insurance and appropriate travel documentation (including, but not limited to, passport).
- Strong communication skills in the English language (listening, verbal, written, presentation, inter-personal).
- Exhibits and consistently upholds values of Excellence, Accountability, Teamwork, Integrity, Inspirational.
Preferred Experience and Knowledge:- Bachelor's degree in information technology.
- Understanding of accounting business processes.
Responsibilities:
1. Master Data Management- Customer Master Data: manages essential information about customers, including contact details, payment terms, and credit management data.
- Material Master Data: manages details about all products and services offered, such as material types, pricing, and inventory levels.
- Pricing Conditions: manages pricing strategies, discounts, surcharges, and taxes applicable to products and services.
- Credit Management: Monitors customer credit limits and payment behaviors to mitigate financial risks.
- Output Determination: Controls the generation and distribution of sales documents like order confirmations and invoices.
2. Sales Order Processing- Inquiry and Quotation Management: Handles customer inquiries and generates quotations based on material availability and pricing conditions.
- Sales Order Creation: Facilitates the entry and processing of sales orders, incorporating pricing, availability checks, and delivery schedules.
- Contracts and Scheduling Agreements: Manages long-term agreements with customers, outlining terms for recurring deliveries.
- Availability Check: Verifies stock levels and delivery dates, integrating with Material Requirements Planning (MRP).
3. Shipping and Delivery- Delivery Processing: Oversees the creation of delivery documents, picking, packing, and goods issue posting.
- Transportation Management: Plans and executes transportation activities, including route determination and shipment scheduling.
- Batch Management: Tracks and manages batches of products for quality control and regulatory compliance.
- Loading and Packing: Organizes the efficient loading and packing of goods toptimize space and ensure safety.
4. Billing and Invoicing- Invoice Generation: Creates billing documents based on deliveries or services rendered, integrating with Financial Accounting (FI).
- Rebate Processing: Manages rebate agreements and calculates rebate amounts due to customers.
- Credit and Debit Memo Processing: Handles adjustments to billing documents for returns, cancellations, or pricing errors.
- Intercompany Billing: Facilitates billing between different company codes within the organization.
5. Sales Support and Customer Service- Pre-sales Activities: Includes marketing campaigns, customer inquiries, and quotation tracking to support the sales team.
- Customer Complaints and Returns: Manages returns processing and resolution of customer complaints.
- Service Orders: Handles after-sales services like repairs and maintenance requests.
- Customer Interaction Center: Provides a centralized platform for managing customer communications and service tickets.
6. Foreign Trade and Legal Compliance- Export/Import Management: Manages international trade processes, including customs documentation and compliance with trade regulations.
- Intrastat Reporting: Generates statistical reports for intra-European Union trade activities.
- Trade Preference Processing: Determines eligibility for trade agreements and preferential tariffs.
7. Integration with Other SAP Modules- Materials Management (MM): Aligns sales activities with inventory management and procurement processes.
- Financial Accounting (FI): Ensures accurate financial reporting and revenue recognition from sales transactions.
- Controlling (CO): Supports cost analysis and profitability assessments related to sales activities.
- Production Planning (PP): Coordinates sales orders with production schedules to meet customer demands.
8. Basic Functions and Customization- Pricing and Taxation: Configures complex pricing structures, taxes, and surcharges to meet business requirements.
- Text Management: Allows for the inclusion of standard or custom text in sales documents for communication purposes.
- Account Determination: Automates the assignment of revenue accounts during billing.
- Partner Functions: Defines roles of business partners involved in sales processes, such as sold-to, ship-to, and bill-to parties.
9. Advanced Features- Variant Configuration: Enables the customization of products based on specific customer requirements.
- Third-Party Order Processing: Manages orders fulfilled by external vendors directly shipping to customers.
- Make-to-Order Production: Coordinates the production of goods specifically made for customer orders.
- Batch Split Functionality: Allows splitting deliveries into multiple batches for better inventory control.
10. Reporting and Analytics- Sales Information System (SIS): Provides comprehensive reporting tools for sales analysis, forecasting, and performance monitoring.
- Logistics Information System (LIS): Offers detailed insights into logistics operations, including shipping and inventory levels.
- Customer Analytics: Analyzes customer behavior, purchasing patterns, and profitability.
11. Reporting and Analytics- Role Assignment: Assigns different roles to business partners in a transaction, such as sold-to party, ship-to party, bill-to party, and payer.
- Partner Determination Procedures: Automates the assignment of partner functions during sales document processing.
12. Workflow Automation- Process Automation: Utilizes SAP Workflow to automate routine tasks and approvals within the sales cycle.
- Alerts and Notifications: Sends automatic alerts for critical events like blocked orders or credit limit breaches.
13. EDI and IDoc Processing- Electronic Data Interchange (EDI): Enables electronic communication with customers and vendors for orders, deliveries, and invoices.
- IDoc Processing: Uses Intermediate Documents (IDocs) for data exchange between SAP systems and external partners.
Desired Skills and Experience
SAP ECC 6.0
ECC 6.0
Discrete Manufacturing
