SAP Business Analyst - Proc/IBP

The IT SAP Functional MM Procurement & IBP plays a key role in supporting the implementation, configuration, and optimization of SAP solutions that meet business requirements.

The IT SAP Functional MM Procurement & IBP will work closely with business users and technical teams to translate functional needs into effective SAP system solutions and ensure smooth system operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• SAP MM - Procurement • Analyze business requirements and design procurement solutions in SAP MM • Configure and support: • Purchasing organization, groups, and document types • Purchase requisitions, purchase orders, contracts, and scheduling agreements • Release strategies and approval workflow • Source determination, pricing, and vendor evaluation • Manage vendor master data and material master integration • Integrate MM with FI (invoice verification), WM/EWM, and PP • Support inventory management and MRP-related procurement processes • Prepare functional specifications and collaborate with ABAP team • Provide production support and issue resolution

• SAP IBP • Design and implement SAP IBP solutions, including: • IBP for Demand • IBP for Supply • IBP for Inventory Optimization • IBP S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) • Configure planning areas, key figures, planning operators, and alerts • Integrate SAP IBP with S/4HANA or ECC using CPI-D • Support demand forecasting, supply planning, and scenario simulation • Lead data integration, master data alignment, and validation • Support planning cycles, UAT, and go-live activities

Implementation & Support:

• Gather and analyze business requirements and translate them into SAP functional specification
• Configure SAP modules according to business processes and best practices
• Support SAP implementations, enhancements, and rollout
• Work with technical teams (ABAP, Basis, Integration) to deliver functional solution
• Prepare and maintain functional documentation, including process flows and configuration guides
• Participate in testing activities (unit testing, integration testing, UAT)
• Identify and resolve functional issues and provide ongoing application support
• Assist in user training, change management, and knowledge transfer
• Ensure solutions comply with internal controls and system standards
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and system optimization

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Supply Chain, Business, or related field
• 6+ years of SAP experience with a strong focus on MM Procurement and SAP IBP
• Hands-on experience in SAP MM procurement configuration
• Strong functional knowledge of procurement-to-pay (P2P) processes
• Experience with SAP IBP modules and planning concept
• Knowledge of integration between SAP IBP and S/4HANA/ECC
• Good understanding of master data dependencies and data quality
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities

Preferred Qualifications:

• SAP MM and/or SAP IBP certification
• Experience with S/4HANA MM
• Knowledge of CPI-DS, integration flows, and data model
• Experience in global rollout or transformation project
• Exposure to Ariba or SRM
• Experience in SAP S/4HANA implementation or migration project
• Exposure to SAP Fiori, reports, and interfaces
• Experience in global or multi-company SAP environment
• Industry experience: Automotive Supplier and/or Automotive Manufacturing

Key Competencies:

• Good communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong documentation and organizational skills
• Customer- and solution-oriented mindset

Work Environment:

• In the Ann Arbor office or other company facilities
• May require travel between facilities, sister companies, suppliers, and customers
• On-call support may be required during critical periods.