Principal Software Analyst - SAP MM P2P

Columbia Sportswear • Portland, OR

99d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Columbia Sportswear, our Digital Technology (CDT) team plays a critical role in enabling global operations through robust, scalable systems. We are seeking a Principal Software Analyst to join our SAP Procure to Pay technology team. This role is ideal for a hands-on analyst with 8+ years of experience who specializes in SAP AFS system configuration, operational execution, and solution delivery within enterprise supply chain platforms. As a Principal SAP Procure to Pay, Software Analyst at Columbia you'll have an opportunity to truly own your work. You'll take pride in furthering P2P functionality, executing projects, proposing enhancements, improving processes, and being the go-to person for the work done in the Material Master space of the SAP AFS MM module. Within this role you'll collaborate with business owners to gather functional requirements for projects, enhancements and development items. Facilitate design sessions, documenting scope, business requirements, system configuration, functional specifications, and training material as needed. You'll configure the SAP AFS MM module, partner with our ABAP developers for custom development needs, perform functional unit and integration tests, and support implementation as well as production support.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with emphasis in Information Systems, Supply Chain Management or related field.
• 8+ years of IT experience in software systems analysis, with a strong focus on SAP material creation, pricing, costing and ERP system configuration.
• Proven experience configuring and maintaining SAP AFS.
• Strong understanding of supply chain processes with a preferred focus on material master elements.
• Technical proficiency in ERP configuration and workflow design.
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure preferred) for integration and automation.
• Proficiency in SQL code for data retrieval.
• Experience with service management tools (e.g., ServiceNow, Jira).
• Experience with system integrations, data mapping, and troubleshooting across platforms.
• Familiarity with Agile delivery practices and DevOps principles.
• Excellent documentation, testing, and communication skills.
• Experience in at least one full cycle ERP implementation required.

Nice To Haves

• SAP configuration in Materials Management and SAP AFS, FMS or S4 functionality and apparel industry practices.

Responsibilities

• Own the configuration and setup of SAP, focused but not limited to the Material Master space of the SAP AFS MM module.
• Deliver functional solutions by translating business needs into system configurations, workflows, and integrations.
• Lead operational delivery of application support, including incident resolution, root cause analysis, and performance tuning.
• Perform hands-on testing of system changes, including integration, regression, and functional user testing.
• Ensure data integrity and reporting by certifying accurate data flows between systems.
• Document and maintain system configurations, process flows, and support procedures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and various technology specialists to deliver integrated solutions.
• Contribute to Agile delivery, including backlog grooming, sprint planning, and stand-ups.
• Support resilient business systems by including enhancements, patches, and upgrades.
• Mentor other team members to help build application and subject matter expertise.

Benefits

• 401k plan with a generous company match.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability.
• Flexible spending accounts and health savings account.
• Voluntary benefit offerings (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and legal services).
• EAP + free and confidential 24/7/365 counseling services.
• Extensive wellness benefits.
• Employee discounts.
• Generous time off program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Apparel Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees