Senior SAP Analyst - S/4HANA Logistics & Quality Management Workstream Lead

SMUD•Sacramento, CA

6d•$134,971 - $178,776•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Senior SAP IT Analyst to serve as the Workstream Lead for our S/4HANA transformation project. In this high-impact role, you will initially own the design and delivery of the SAP S/4HANA Logistics and Quality Management landscape, spanning Sourcing & Procurement (MM), Inventory Management (IM), Extended Warehouse Management (EWM), and Quality Management (QM). Post-project, you will transition into an operational role, driving continuous process improvements and business-driven digital transformations to optimize our supply chain, material reliability, and safety compliance operations.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
At least five (5+) years of progressively responsible relevant work experience supporting business units/departments utilizing enterprise application systems and business evaluation, process design, configuration, testing, documentation, and implementation.

Nice To Haves

7 or more (7+) years of progressive functional experience in SAP Logistics and Quality Management.
Hands-on implementation or migration experience specifically within SAP S/4HANA is highly desired.
Demonstrated configuration experience across SAP Sourcing & Procurement (MM), Inventory Management (IM), Extended Warehouse Management (EWM), and Quality Management (QM).
Proven experience overseeing project deliverables and mentoring junior team members or functional analysts in an enterprise IT environment.
Proven experience optimizing value streams by integrating SAP Logistics and QM modules with SAP Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) / Plant Maintenance (PM).
Proven hands-on experience setting up material requirements planning (MRP) and inventory forecasting parameters within an SAP ECC or S/4HANA database framework.
Proven track record of leading at least one (1) full-lifecycle SAP implementation from blueprinting through go-live, acting as a workstream lead or functional track owner.
Solid understanding of S/4HANA Logistics and Quality Management data structures, Business Partner (BP) concepts, material ledger impacts, and standard Activate methodology.
Exceptional analytical, troubleshooting, and architectural design skills.
Strong relationship-building capability with a proven ability to partner with business stakeholders and drive post-implementation continuous improvements.
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Supply Chain Management, Operations, Engineering, or a related field.
SAP Certification in S/4HANA Sourcing & Procurement, SAP EWM, or SAP Quality Management is highly preferred.
Enterprise application systems design, configuration, and functionality and/or techniques of configuration, design and functionality; advanced applications of implementation strategies; advanced concepts of the system development lifecycle; complex concepts of data modeling, report design, data maintenance and retrieval; techniques and practices for resolving complex technical issues; complex computer systems and resources, electronic records, and database administration functions; methods and techniques of planning, organizing, and overseeing work activities; techniques for directing and guiding others; methods and techniques of training and developing staff; basic budgeting techniques; English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Assess business processes and match user requirements to system capabilities; develop detailed specifications; determine system integration points; develop testing criteria and conduct testing; troubleshoot user and system problems; understand and explain/apply functional dependencies of the domain with other enterprise applications; perform ad hoc reporting and make script changes to reports and forms; act as functional lead on moderate to complex projects; identify, assess, and coordinate training needs for staff; evaluate and resolve complex technical and/or management issues and develop/implement resolution alternatives; compile and prepare technical, statistical and/or analytical reports and presentations; adjust or change plans, often in short notice, in conjunction with the demands of the work at hand; write new and revised policies and procedures; express ideas/facts clearly and concisely one-on-one or to groups, taking into account the audience and nature of information; stay abreast of new IT technology, tools, and methods to support and develop business applications; communicate effectively orally and in writing internally/externally; establish and maintain effective internal/external working relationships and work effectively in and with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

Lead the design, configuration, testing, and deployment of the SAP S/4HANA Logistics and Quality Management tracks in collaboration with the System Integrator (SI), serving as the core IT functional authority for SAP MM, IM, EWM, and QM modules.
Oversee, guide, and mentor junior IT analysts within the enterprise systems team, fostering their technical growth and ensuring alignment with project delivery standards.
Develop a comprehensive understanding of business requirements and processes to guarantee that the functional design effectively supports operational needs within the SAP Sourcing & Procurement (MM), Warehouse Management (EWM), and Quality Management (QM) streams.
Design, configure, and optimize SAP MRP Live capabilities to improve utility inventory replenishment, ensure optimal safety stock levels for critical grid infrastructure, and minimize procurement lead times.
Blueprint and configure processes tailored to utility procurement and warehouse operations, including direct/indirect procurement (SAP MM-PUR / P2P), warehouse management (SAP EWM) for operational inventory and utility-specific assets (transformers, cabling, sub-station components), and integrated quality inspection loops (SAP QM).
Collaborate on robust strategies for data migration to S/4HANA, ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and alignment of transferred master and transactional logistics data with business objectives.
Safeguard critical cross-functional integration points between core SAP MM, EWM, and QM modules and Finance (FI/CO), Enterprise Asset Management / Plant Maintenance (EAM/PM for grid assets), and external vendor networks.
Partner with IT Champions and the IT Sponsor to guarantee system readiness across the SAP Logistics and Quality Management tracks throughout all project milestones.
Provide essential technical guidance to the business team during the Design and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) phases, ensuring swift resolution of any functional or technical configuration issues that arise in SAP MM, EWM, or QM.
Drive long-term operational value after system go-live by proposing optimization opportunities and leading business-driven enhancements within the S/4HANA platform.
Partner directly with Procurement, Warehouse Operations, Quality Assurance, Finance, and EAM teams to establish standard SAP S/4HANA capabilities that streamline end-to-end processes and drive organizational efficiency.
Drive organizational adoption across the workforce by maintaining comprehensive technical documentation, updating configuration playbooks, and delivering advanced training to SAP super-users.
Guides and participates in the design and configuration efforts of various enterprise technology solutions to support business units; develops detailed designs and defines user requirements by collaborating with process owners; documents business processes and transaction steps; defines codes and values; addresses integration issues; develops testing criteria and conducts testing; plans implementation strategies; communicates technical information to the user community.
Assesses the need for modification and enhancement to existing enterprise applications by evaluating effectiveness of current technology; guides user group forums; performs workflow and process assessments; identifies impacts to business processes; revises user and system requirements; designs modifications and prepares change notices; integrates modifications; develops testing criteria and conducts testing; provides technical consultation and solutions.
Supports the use of enterprise applications systems by their users; offers technical support and user training; establishes training needs and develops training materials; conducts classroom and on-the-job training; troubleshoots user obstacles and system problems through training and/or on-line support; provides technical consultation and solutions.
Provides business units with business necessity information by designing user reports; modifies and produces standard and custom reports and forms; performs ad-hoc queries; works with users to define reporting needs.
Spearheads moderate to complex projects; plans, reviews, coordinates, conducts, and/or guides work activities and research of information associated with internal/external business unit projects in accordance with established task objectives and schedules as outlined in the project plan/contract; resolves complex issues both from a technical and functional perspective; performs or assists in the preparation of procurement or bid documents, the evaluation of proposals, and the recommendation of awards to contractors or vendors.
Directs, consults and develops entry, intermediate and journey level staff; participates in selecting and orienting new staff; plans, monitors, and organizes team tasks; provides staff training; evaluates work performance results; administers the department budget by participating in planning, monitoring, and revising schedules, work plans, expenditures, and assignments.
Performs other related duties as needed to include working outside of typical business hours when necessary.