SAP Business Analyst – Proc/IBP

NSK Americas•Ann Arbor, MI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

o 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. o 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.

Requirements

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 concepts
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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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 workflows 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 teams
Provide production support and issue resolution
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-DS
Support demand forecasting, supply planning, and scenario simulations
Lead data integration, master data alignment, and validation
Support planning cycles, UAT, and go-live activities
Gather and analyze business requirements and translate them into SAP functional specifications
Configure SAP modules according to business processes and best practices
Support SAP implementations, enhancements, and rollouts
Work with technical teams (ABAP, Basis, Integration) to deliver functional solutions
Prepare and maintain functional documentation, including process flows and configuration guides
Participating 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