SAP BA II

Join our vertically integrated team at MAT Holdings, Inc., a leading global manufacturer with a 40-year history. We're proud to provide employment opportunities for more than 14,000 employees across 12 countries. Headquartered in Long Grove, Illinois, we have over 40 factories on three continents, including 2.1 million square feet of U.S. distribution and manufacturing space.

Our products are available at home improvement centers, big box retailers, hardware stores, and automotive chains. They're also in the cars you drive, the trailers you tow, and the heavy-duty machinery you operate.

MAT can maintain consistent expertise and solutions across the entire supply chain. We’re experts in engineering, manufacturing, quality assurance, logistics and distribution, marketing, design, and customer service—we don't just make it happen; we ensure it happens with excellence.

We’re more than manufacturing, we're MAT.

Benefits

• MAT Holdings Inc. and its subsidiaries offer a complete benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance after 60 days of employment
• Paid Time Off (PTO), including paid vacation, sick days, and paid holidays
• 401k Retirement Plan + Company Match
• Career Advancement Program, training and development
• Wellness Programs, including fitness reimbursements and mental health support
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Voluntary Life / AD&D , Employer Provided Life/AD&D
• and More

Based on a thorough understanding of the business objectives, the SAP Business Analyst will primarily drive improvement and implement new functionality in MAT’s SAP system.  The Business Analyst will use analytical tools, knowledge of best practices, and a continuing study of new technologies and processes to design systems and processes that improve productivity, streamline business functions, and solve problems identified by the business.  This position requires expertise in SAP ECC 6.0 in the appropriate functional area (Sales and Distribution, Finance, Controlling, Materials Management, Production, Warehouse Management, etc).  Cross-functional experience, including other modules or areas of SAP, is highly recommended and valued.

Compensation Range : $85-$95k

Principle Responsibilities

SAP Functional

• Analyze business processes, identify relevant systems-based solutions alternatives, and discuss these with business users.  Work directly with users and management to build consensus on a solution and coordinate implementation activities. (Break/Fix)
• Collaborate with business leaders and key users to continuously improve business practices (New Processes)
• Prepare and execute test scripts for business process changes and upgrades
• Develop and maintain Design Documents, Training Documents, Business Process Documents, Flowcharts, and Strategic Decision Documents
• Develop technical specifications for system enhancements and do the subsequent SAP system configuration, testing, and documentation
• Seek out opportunities for business process improvement with a focus on improved use of the system to improve bottom-line results
• Regular interaction with users to ensure they understand and are making full use of the system's capabilities
• Assist in the technical preparation of Business Process Procedures, Test Scenarios, End-user documentation, and User manuals
• Troubleshoot user problems and implement solutions.
• Acquire new systems knowledge through research, reading, and formal training.

Technical

• Knowledge of configuration in SAP, including the ability to organize objects and/or processes from scratch and investigate/troubleshoot the existing configuration. 
• Analyze OSS Notes and determine applicability.
• Knowledge of SAP localization and processes to support local requirements
• Knowledge and experience in the use of ECATT, LSMW, Winshuttle, or other data load process
• Knowledge and experience in using user exits and enhancements available in SAP to support unique business requirements.
• Limited system debugging, ability to analyze ABAP short dumps and resolve underlying causes.  Knowledge of programming languages, in general, is a positive. 
• Assist the BI Analyst with Functional reporting requirements, including writing specifications, testing, and end-user training.
• Use of OSS and SDN to research/resolve problems and/or find new ways of using the systems
• Continually review new performance improvement documentation released by SAP and determine suitable ones for implementation.
• Transport management in the ECC landscape and assist with ECC security & authorization implementation.
• Strong background with MRP preferred.
• Knowledge of the Quality Management module is a plus

Education/Experience:

• Good interpersonal/customer relation skills
• Strong commitment to customer satisfaction and quality
• 5 -7 years SAP configuration and implementation experience desired
• Strong preference for functional experience in any of the following: Production Planning, Materials/Warehouse Management
• Experience as a business user of SAP in a manufacturing, distribution or supply chain environment highly desirable
• Demonstrated experience in project management 
• Experience acting as a liaison between different business and technical teams
• Experience in MS Office applications
• Strong business acumen, preferably in production or supply chain environment
• Good analytical, statistical, and problem-solving skills 
• Ability to write routine reports & correspondence
• Sound judgment and decision-making skills
• Ability to identify, define and recommend cost-effective creative solutions
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including evenings and weekends
• Ability to travel within and outside the US to support projects
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities
• Education - Bachelor’s degree or relevant work experience

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.