SAP IBP Analyst

Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leader whose focus on materials science delivers tomorrow’s breakthroughs today. From industry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations, Milliken creates products that enhance people’s lives and deliver solutions for its customers and communities. Drawing on thousands of patents and a portfolio with applications across the textile, flooring, chemical and healthcare businesses, the company harnesses a shared sense of integrity and excellence to positively impact the world for generations. Discover more about Milliken’s curious minds and inspired solutions at Milliken.com and on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

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SAP IBP Analyst

POSITION OVERVIEW 

Milliken & Company, a global leader in industrial manufacturing and innovation, is seeking a skilled Business Process Analyst to join our team. This role will focus on supporting SAP's Integrated Business Planning Tool for two divisions within our organization. The Business Process Analyst will play a crucial role in driving Master Data improvements and ensuring seamless integration of SAP functionalities supporting Sales and Operations Planning across these divisions. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 

SAP Integrated Business Tool Support: 

• Serve as a primary point of contact for the divisions for SAP Integrated Business Planning Tool related issues and enhancements. 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, analyze business needs, and work with Corporate IT to test solutions. 

• Configure templates, maintain, and enhance SAP logic to optimize business processes and improve efficiency. 

• Review, design and implement analytics to support the IBP process and tools in analytical tools like SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC). 

Master Data Management: 

• Lead initiatives to improve Material Master Data quality and governance to improve planning master data and processes initially in the Chemical Division. 

• Develop and implement strategies to streamline and optimize Master Data & Item Master processes and ensure data integrity within SAP. 

• Conduct regular audits and reviews to identify and rectify data inconsistencies and redundancies. 

• Ensure the alignment of data between our IBP tools and lead the transition of data changes as we migrate tools (IBP, IBPa and IBP Playbook for visualization)  

Business Analysis: 

• Conduct thorough analysis of business processes and workflows to identify areas of improvement and efficiency gains. 

• Work to align processes across both divisions and replicate best practices. 

• Work closely with business stakeholders to understand their challenges and requirements and propose SAP-based solutions. 

• Document business requirements and functional specifications. 

Project Management: 

• Manage related projects from initiation through to completion, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets. 

• Coordinate with IT teams and external consultants to execute project deliverables effectively. 

• Provide regular project updates to stakeholders and management. 

Training and Support: 

• Provide training and support to end-users on SAP functionalities, new features, and enhancements. 

• Develop training materials and conduct workshops to increase SAP proficiency within the organization. 

• Monitor key business processes and continuously train end users based on best practices and gaps. 

QUALIFICATIONS - REQUIRED 

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Information Technology, Computer Science. 

• 5 + years of Proven experience as a Business Analyst or Supply Chain Leader or similar role, with a focus on SAP implementations and support. 

• Strong understanding of SAP Integrated Business Planning Tool modules including Demand Planning, Inventory Optimization, Supply Planning and Financial Reconciliation. 

• Experience with Master Data Management principles and practices. 

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail. 

• Effective communication skills, with the ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels. 

• Project management experience, including planning, execution, and reporting. 

• SAP certification(s) preferred but not required. 

Milliken is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, including but not limited to lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.