Senior SAP Systems Analyst, Demand & Supply Planning

Link Snacks•Minneapolis, MN

About The Position

The Senior SAP Systems Analyst specializes in Demand and Supply Planning and plays a lead role in configuring and optimizing SAP S/4HANA modules to meet global business requirements. The role supports a successful S/4 implementation and integration with other SAP modules, driving innovation, adoption, and efficiency across Link Snacks’ SAP ecosystem. It requires technical expertise and leadership, business acumen, influence, and effective communication. The analyst collaborates with U.S. and international stakeholders and teams to deploy planning solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Supply Chain Management, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
7+ years of experience as an SAP Systems Analyst supporting Demand and Supply Chain Planning operations.
Experience working on at least three SAP implementation projects.
Experience with APO and IBP and/or similar modules.
Deep subject matter expertise in supply chain processes and their integration with SAP.
Demonstrated experience in SAP system configuration and optimization.
Experience leading system upgrades, integrations, and enhancements.
Knowledge of SAP Demand and Supply Planning in APO and IBP, along with system implementation methods, configuration, and management.
Strong grasp of business processes and ability to align IT solutions with business goals.
Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative team approach.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, changing environment.
Initiative and ability to make decisions, delegate, and hold partners accountable to commitments.
Ability to organize work, analyze complex systems and dependencies, prioritize tasks, advance IT project work, and meet deadlines.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to build and maintain relationships with business stakeholders, IT staff, vendors, and managed service providers.
Ability to analyze complex problems and propose effective solutions.
Experience negotiating with stakeholders and vendors to achieve business outcomes.
Ability to train end users and provide ongoing SAP module support.

Nice To Haves

Four or more SAP implementation projects are preferred.
Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
SAP certification.
Prior consumer packaged goods (CPG), technology, or consulting experience.
Global experience.

Responsibilities

Engage Supply Chain and Operations stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into detailed technical requirements.
Advise on IT solutions for Demand and Supply Planning, and analyze system scope and objectives for complex implementations and enhancements.
Serve as a liaison between IT and business teams in the U.S. and globally.
Configure and optimize supply chain planning solutions, including SAP demand and supply planning modules such as APO and IBP, to meet business requirements and improve operational efficiency.
Partner with the systems integrator to define requirements, set expectations, and hold project and SI resources accountable for timely, quality delivery.
Implement system enhancements and ensure they align with business goals and user requirements.
Act as a project leader and subject matter expert for SAP supply chain planning functions.
Collaborate with Business Relationship Managers and Product Managers on strategic planning initiatives, and communicate options, risks, benefits, and impacts of IT solutions.
Facilitate communication between IT and Supply Chain and Demand teams, and provide technical leadership to functional SMEs, business teams, and global technical personnel.
Work with cross-functional teams, business leadership, Business Process Owners, Business Analysts, SAP Program Managers, Project Managers, systems integrators, and third-party managed service providers.
Guide integration efforts between planning solutions and other business-critical systems.
Provide ongoing support and troubleshooting for planning solutions, serve as an escalation point for complex issues, and provide technical support and training to end users.
Monitor system performance and user feedback, implement maintenance and update best practices, and propose process improvements.
Review test strategies, plans, scenarios, estimations, and preparation and execution schedules.
Develop, manage, and track test cases for project test phases according to schedules, methodology, and test tools.
Lead test case design, test execution, defect management, test preparation and reviews, and status reporting across the testing lifecycle.
Oversee data cleansing and validation during SAP data migrations.
Analyze production issues and lead efforts to contain, mitigate, and resolve them.
Stay current on SAP best practices, industry trends, and emerging technologies.
Perform other duties as assigned.