Business Analyst - Planning

Protingent

Santa Clara, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$90–$96 Per Hour
SKILLS
Acceptance Testing, Analysis Skills, Atlassian JIRA, Bug Tracking/Defect Management, Business Analysis, Business Plan, Business Processes, Business Support, Business Transformation, Communication Skills, Contract Analysis, Customer Support/Service, Data Migration, Data Quality, Data Storage, Demand Forecasting/Planning, Detail Oriented, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Electronics Manufacturing, Functional Analysis, Materials Management, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Capability, Process Flow, Radiography, Reconciliation, Requirements Management, Requirements Validation/Verification, Risk Analysis, SAP, SAP ECC (fka SAP R/3 and SAP ERP), Scripting (Scripting Languages), Semiconductors, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Support Documentation, Test Design, Test Plan/Schedule, Test Scenario, Test Scripts
LOCATION
Santa Clara, CA
POSTED
7 days ago
Job Title: Business Analyst - Planning

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Business Analyst – Planning with our client located in Santa Clara, CA.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Support the Planning Workstream Lead throughout the SAP IBP and ERP implementation lifecycle.
  • Document and maintain current-state and to-be business processes across:
    • Demand Planning
    • Supply Planning
    • Materials Management
    • DFM Operations
  • 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 sessions.
  • 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 impacts.
  • Develop and maintain process flows, business scenarios, and testing artifacts.
  • Coordinate and support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities, including:
    • Test planning
    • Test script development
    • Test execution support
    • Defect tracking and resolution using XRay in Jira
    • Test status reporting
  • Ensure all approved solution designs are thoroughly tested and validated prior to deployment.
  • Good understanding of CPQ/CTO.
  • 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 materials 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, hyper care, and post-go-live stabilization activities.

Job Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or a related field.
  • 3+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, Supply Chain Analyst, Functional Analyst, or similar role supporting supply chain processes.
  • Experience working with one or more of the following areas:
    • Demand Planning
    • Supply Planning
    • Materials Management
    • DFM Operations
    • CTO Processes
  • Understanding of supply chain planning processes and supporting business functions.
  • 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.
  • Experience validating data and supporting data migration activities.
  • 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/4HANA, SAP IBP, or other ERP/planning platforms is preferred.
  • Experience supporting ERP, supply chain, or business transformation initiatives is preferred.
  • High-tech manufacturing, electronics, networking, semiconductor, or data storage industry experience is a plus.

Job Details:
  • Job Type: Contract
  • Pay Range: $90-$96 an hour.
  • Location: Santa Clara, CA (Onsite).

Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.

About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.

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