Senior SAP Business Analyst - Manufacturing Operations

Uzin Utz North America•Waco, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a highly analytical, hands-on Senior SAP Business Analyst – Manufacturing Operations to serve as a key functional and technical partner supporting our SAP S/4HANA environment across manufacturing and supply chain operations. This role is ideal for a systems-savvy professional who thrives at the intersection of technology and operations. You bring deep SAP expertise, strong business acumen, and the ability to translate complex operational needs into scalable system solutions. You are comfortable working across both shop floor and corporate environments, partnering with stakeholders to improve processes, resolve issues, and drive data-informed decision-making. You will play a critical role in ensuring SAP effectively supports production, planning, procurement, and financial integration while enabling continuous improvement across our manufacturing operations. You should also bring a strong curiosity to learn new software tools and the ability to identify practical solutions outside of mainstream systems when necessary. This is a high-impact, highly visible role working cross-functionally with Production, Planning, Purchasing, Sales, and Finance. Your contributions will directly influence operational efficiency, system integrity, and business performance. If you enjoy solving complex problems, optimizing systems, and working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where technology drives results, this role offers strong opportunity for influence, growth, and long-term impact.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Accounting/Controlling, Information Systems, or related field
7+ years of hands-on SAP experience supporting manufacturing operations across multiple sites.
Strong functional expertise across: MRP and production planning, Purchasing and procurement processes, Sales & Distribution (order-to-cash), Master data management, Product costing and variance analysis, Integration of material movements with financial and controlling processes
Experience with SAP S/4HANA preferred; ECC experience acceptable.
Proven experience serving as a central SAP resource supporting both operations and finance.
Demonstrated success supporting end users, resolving system issues, and driving process/system improvements.
Experience participating in system enhancements, implementations, and testing cycles.
Advanced data analysis capabilities, including strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, lookups, data modeling, large datasets).
Experience with Smartsheet or similar tools for workflow tracking and process optimization preferred.
Demonstrated leadership, collaboration, and ability to work effectively within a multicultural organization.
Continuous learning mindset with a proactive approach to identifying practical, scalable solutions.

Nice To Haves

Experience in SAP Controlling (CO), particularly in product costing and profitability analysis.
Exposure to process mapping and workflow tools (e.g., Visio, Smartsheet), with strong preference for Smartsheet experience.
Experience working in a global or international business environment.
SAP certifications (or equivalent hands-on expertise).
Familiarity with SAP Analytics Cloud or similar reporting/analytics tools.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary SAP subject matter expert and point of contact across Production, Planning, Purchasing, Customer Service, and Finance.
Provide hands-on support for day-to-day SAP transactions, including MRP, production orders, purchase orders, sales orders, deliveries, and billing.
Maintain accuracy and integrity of master data, including materials, BOMs, routings, work centers, customers, vendors, pricing, and cost data.
Troubleshoot and resolve system and process issues to ensure uninterrupted operational performance.
Evaluate current processes across MRP, production, procurement, sales & distribution, and inventory management to identify and implement improvements.
Translate business requirements into clear functional specifications and partner with Corporate IT or external vendors to execute solutions.
Support system enhancements, upgrades, and implementations, including testing, validation, and deployment.
Develop and maintain clear process documentation and user-friendly work instructions.
Leverage complementary tools (e.g., Smartsheet, advanced Excel) to enhance reporting, tracking, and operational efficiency.
Support standard costing processes, cost rollups, and periodic cost updates within SAP.
Partner with Finance and Operations to analyze production variances, material usage, and margin performance.
Conduct cost analysis to support new product introductions, process improvements, and make-or-buy decisions.
Ensure alignment between material movements and financial postings, supporting accurate inventory, WIP, and COGS reporting.
Train and support end users across functions, including planners, buyers, production, and warehouse teams, to drive effective SAP utilization.
Support SAP-related aspects of new product launches, process changes, and plant expansions.
Promote standardized processes and best practices to ensure data integrity and reporting accuracy.
Partner with key users and business leaders to drive adoption, process consistency, and continuous improvement.
Other duties as assigned – Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.