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The primary purpose of the Business Analyst – SAP Variant Configuration is to set up configurable products, bill of materials, variant configuration pricing and the underlying master data for Generac products. This position is the primary liaison between the engineering function and other business groups to gather input data, plan, programing and coordinate release of the VC type of products into SAP and associated applications (CRM, Genconnect) It will also coordinate testing of new applications and support regression testing.
This position is a full-time, in-office role based at our new Sussex location
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s Degree or relevant experience
3 months relevant work experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or Business
ERP experience
Experience in manufacturing industry with knowledge of multi-level product structures
Experience with Change Management Process
Exposure to Variant Configuration
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Understands the validity of engineering requests and makes initial determination of severity of impact on currently available systems interacting with SAP VC
Performs a product SAP VC target testing and validation
Participates in collecting, documenting, and communicating best practices affecting product configuration process utilizing SAP VC
Participates and proposes improvements in the VC processes and applications
Sets up Options, Characteristics, BOMs and rules in SAP VC based on the input from engineering
Evaluates critical information gathered from multiple sources. Reconciles conflicting information and decomposes high-level information into a detailed functional design, distinguishing the initial user request and underlying true needs in relationship to the product configuration
Works closely with NPI project teams throughout the project lifecycle to ensure requirements are being satisfied by the planned SAP Configured Designs
Ad Hoc Reports
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Basic programming skills in a fast-paced environment
Ability to understand complex products
Ability to manage project deadlines
Responsible for developing good listening, written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work within a collaborative team, including virtual members
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion, the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision, and the ability to adjust focus.