SAP Lead Systems Analyst - Production Planning

Hubbell Incorporated•Wade Hampton, SC

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The SAP Lead Systems Analyst has two primary areas of responsibility: SAP Production Planning and management of the Explore/Discovery phase of SAP implementation projects. The role governs, guides, designs, configures, and implements SAP production planning functionality supporting manufacturing and planning across Hubbell. This includes helping deploy SAP manufacturing solutions such as MRP, Production Planning (PP), MES, and PLM in alignment with company configuration standards, business processes, and enterprise architecture. The analyst works with IT peers, Global Operations, business stakeholders, and external implementation partners to gather and analyze requirements, support business cases and project proposals, and translate business needs into system designs. The position also manages a third-party systems integrator during requirements gathering for SAP implementation projects. It coordinates between the integrator and the business, ensures the integrator’s tools are reviewed and used according to Hubbell standards and processes, and works with the integrator lead to manage activities and confirm that outputs meet agreed conditions and standards. The role resides on the SAP Implementations project team supporting SAP implementations for Hubbell acquisitions. The successful candidate brings SAP Production Planning design and configuration experience along with leadership, communication, and management skills. The role reports to the Director, IT SAP Implementations.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in SAP implementations, with a strong focus on planning and manufacturing functions.
Experience with SAP MRP, ATP, BOM and routing development, serial number tracking, repetitive manufacturing, and batch management.
Deep functional and technical expertise in SAP MRP and Production Planning (PP).
Experience implementing and integrating MES and PLM solutions.
Proven ability to deliver end-to-end solutions, including requirements gathering, design, configuration, testing, training, and post-go-live support.
Experience working with and managing third-party implementation partners in complex project environments.
Full command of ITIL, ITSM, ERP SDLC, SAP MRP, PP, subcontracting, Microsoft Office 365, and Teams.
Leadership, communication, and management skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience deploying and supporting SAP Fiori applications.

Responsibilities

Lead design and fit-gap sessions to improve business processes, operational workflows, and information flow.
Assess and document requirements for in-scope manufacturing locations by engaging decision makers, system owners, and end users.
Collaborate with IT peers, Global Operations leadership, and implementation partners to determine and recommend SAP manufacturing solutions.
Lead planning, design, configuration, and deployment of new applications and enhancements to existing systems.
Develop and present system design proposals and solution options to technical and business stakeholders.
Document functional and technical specifications for selected solutions, integrations, and enhancements.
Define scope, assumptions, success criteria, and outcome metrics for systems analysis and solution delivery.
Identify and document hardware requirements, such as RF devices and printers, for in-scope manufacturing sites.
Manage configuration activities and support related hardware procurement efforts.
Conduct configuration and design review meetings to ensure adherence to Hubbell standards and tollgate governance.
Ensure compliance with Hubbell’s SDLC, IT controls, and audit requirements.
Support onsite and remote testing, training, cutover, and hypercare activities.
Lead manufacturing-domain project closure activities, including documentation and knowledge transfer.
Prepare and maintain documentation required for internal and external audits.
Participate in project, design, and governance meetings.
Lead initial project setup during the Explore phase, including establishing required project governance and delivery tools.
Partner with the third-party systems integrator and Infrastructure and Network teams to prepare sites for Hubbell network standards and SAP connectivity requirements.
Assess site readiness and forecast potential system integrations, dependencies, and technical constraints.
Develop and document a preliminary overview of system architecture.
Identify scope boundaries, functional gaps, and risks across in-scope domains and document mitigation strategies.
Identify potential Power BI reporting needs, data sources, and analytics requirements.
Identify and estimate resource requirements for AFE planning, including SAP functional leads, data migration resources, and development resources for ABAP, integrations, and reporting.
Support development of the project charter, including objectives, scope assumptions, constraints, and success criteria.
Initiate high-level project planning by identifying required fit sessions, aligning sequencing and cross-domain dependencies, and planning early engagement of business stakeholders and IT teams.
Collaborate with program leadership to ensure Explore phase outputs align with Hubbell governance, tollgate expectations, and downstream implementation planning.
Coordinate the Explore/Discovery phase with business management, subject-matter experts, and the third-party systems integration team to achieve its goals on time and efficiently.