Business Analyst II – SAP Procure to Pay

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in North Dakota.

📋 Description

• Assist in the daily operations of business technology systems to meet both business and customer requirements.

• Work in conjunction with business, development, and analyst teams to create technical and functional documentation.

• Evaluate, analyze, modify, author, and execute test plans and checklists for change requests.

• Verify that system modifications function correctly, existing processes are not disrupted, and user requirements are satisfied.

• Identify, track, monitor, and report project issues, scope changes, variances, and contingencies.

• Offer intermediate technical consultation regarding integrated business application processes.

• Collaborate with, oversee, and guide both onsite and offsite vendors.

• Investigate, recommend, and support the implementation of new technologies and vendor solutions.

• Communicate systems processes, procedures, and best practices throughout the organization.

• Develop, contribute to, and facilitate training on application functionality and best practices.

• Maintain documentation related to SDLC, application change management, business continuity, and disaster recovery.

• Adhere to security best practices to ensure the safety and integrity of applications.

• Provide escalated IT Help Desk support, including after-hours assistance when necessary.

• Ensure that business requirements align with application solutions and services.

• Assist departmental staff with technical challenges related to business applications.

• Deliver vendor performance feedback and validate expenditures to IT management.

• Carry out other responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.

⛳️ Requirements

• A 4-year STEM degree or equivalent experience is required.

• At least 3 years of relevant professional experience is necessary.

• Prior experience in e-commerce, accounts payable/receivable processing, sales, marketing, customer service, shipping and receiving, wholesale distribution, EDI, or system/business analysis is preferred.

• Familiarity with enterprise application platforms like SAP or Oracle is preferred.

• A solid understanding of business processes and their interconnections, including integrated systems.

• Proficient in PC, Windows, Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, Internet, and Outlook.

• Knowledge of SAP MM purchasing, inventory management, source determination, and Procure-to-Pay processes.

• Experience with SAP S/4HANA supporting MM and integrated business processes in a project or enhancement environment.

• Strong understanding of SAP master data, including Material Master, Vendor/Supplier Master, Purchasing Info Records, Source Lists, and plant/material extensions.

• Capability to analyze and troubleshoot SAP MM data utilizing MARA, MARC, MARD, EINA, EINE, LFA1/BP, EKKO, EKPO, and EKBE tables.

• Experience in requirements gathering, solution design, functional specification writing, and business process documentation.

• Background in testing and UAT support, including test script creation, defect triage, issue resolution, and business validation.

• Understanding of MM integration points with SD, FI/CO, WM/EWM, Ariba, EDI, APIs, and reporting solutions.

• Skills in data analysis and reporting using SAP reports, Fiori apps, CDS views, Excel, Power Query, or similar tools.

• Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication abilities.

• Capacity to independently learn new systems and processes.

• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, manage multiple IT projects, and meet deadlines.

• Capability to work both independently and collaboratively across geographical, functional, and cultural boundaries.

• Strong problem-solving, functional, communication, and organizational skills.

• Ability to work under pressure and resolve time-sensitive issues effectively.

• Proficient in communicating with both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Ability to perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodations.

• Successful completion of relevant pre-employment screenings.

🏝️ Benefits

• 100% employee-owned company / Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

• Health benefits.

• Dental benefits.

• Vision benefits.

• Accident insurance.

• Critical illness insurance.

• Hospital indemnity.

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

• Health Savings Account (HSA).

• Disability benefits.

• 401(k) retirement plan.

• Life insurance.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• Paid holidays.

• Paid volunteer time.

• Personal leave time.

• Bonuses upon achieving branch and company goals.