Generac
Business Analyst - SAP Variant Configuration II
Generac, Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States, 53188
Business Analyst – SAP Variant Configuration II
The primary purpose of the Business Analyst – SAP Variant Configuration II is to set up configurable products, bill of materials, variant configuration pricing and the underlying master data for Generac products. This position is the primary liaison between the engineering function and other business group to gather input data, plan, programming, and coordinate release of the VC type of products into SAP and associated applications (CRM, Genconnect). It will also coordinate testing of new applications and support regression testing as well as perform advanced troubleshooting support to VC team and other business functions.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree or relevant experience
2 years of relevant work experience
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or Business
Experience with SAP Variant Configurator (VC)
Experience with make to order, make to stock, and sales order execution and control processes
Experience with data flow between PLM and ERP VC systems
Experience with Change Management process
Experience in manufacturing industry with knowledge of multi-level product structures
Essential Duties
Understands the validity of engineering requests and makes initial determination of severity of impact on currently available systems interacting with SAP VC
Performs a product SAP VC target testing and validation
Participates in collecting, documenting, and communicating best practices affecting product configuration process utilizing SAP VC
Trains and mentors new business analysts in the VC group
Evaluates critical information gathered from multiple sources. Reconciles conflicting information and decomposes high-level information into a detailed functional design, distinguishing the initial user request and underlying true needs in relationship to the product configuration.
Sets up Options, Characteristics, BOMs and rules in SAP VC based on the input from engineering
Provides support to other groups during the release of new VC product to production
Works closely with NPI project teams throughout the project lifecycle to ensure requirements are being satisfied by the planned SAP Configured Designs
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Basic understanding of SAP VC Programming and database normalization
Ability to understand complex products
Ability to manage project deadlines
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Ability to work within a collaborative team, including virtual members
Level of Independence This position acts under the direction of the Engineering Supervisor.
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Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree or relevant experience
2 years of relevant work experience
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or Business
Experience with SAP Variant Configurator (VC)
Experience with make to order, make to stock, and sales order execution and control processes
Experience with data flow between PLM and ERP VC systems
Experience with Change Management process
Experience in manufacturing industry with knowledge of multi-level product structures
Essential Duties
Understands the validity of engineering requests and makes initial determination of severity of impact on currently available systems interacting with SAP VC
Performs a product SAP VC target testing and validation
Participates in collecting, documenting, and communicating best practices affecting product configuration process utilizing SAP VC
Trains and mentors new business analysts in the VC group
Evaluates critical information gathered from multiple sources. Reconciles conflicting information and decomposes high-level information into a detailed functional design, distinguishing the initial user request and underlying true needs in relationship to the product configuration.
Sets up Options, Characteristics, BOMs and rules in SAP VC based on the input from engineering
Provides support to other groups during the release of new VC product to production
Works closely with NPI project teams throughout the project lifecycle to ensure requirements are being satisfied by the planned SAP Configured Designs
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Basic understanding of SAP VC Programming and database normalization
Ability to understand complex products
Ability to manage project deadlines
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Ability to work within a collaborative team, including virtual members
Level of Independence This position acts under the direction of the Engineering Supervisor.
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