SPS Companies, Inc · 2 months ago
Business Applications Analyst
SPS Companies, Inc. is a privately-held family of steel companies committed to excellence in performance, safety, and customer care. The Business Applications Analyst is responsible for supporting and optimizing the SAP S/4HANA system by translating business requirements into effective technical solutions, while ensuring system stability and uninterrupted business operations.
Mining & Metals
Responsibilities
Builds positive working relationships with assigned business teams and acts as a point of contact between business users and IT resources
Supports business teams in identifying improvement opportunities and helps document clear business requirements and functional specifications for the technical team
Supports the design phase by reviewing solution designs, actively learning business processes, and raising any concerns about potential process impacts
Performs hands-on configuration of the system based on approved requirements
Participates in integration and unit testing to help ensure solutions work as intended
Helps develop and follow testing plans to validate system changes
Assists in creating project documentation and training materials, supports go-live activities, and helps with knowledge transfer to end users and support staff
Follows project and department policies, completes required documentation, and provides updates on project progress as needed
Performs additional tasks and responsibilities as needed to support team and project goals
Qualification
Required
Basic understanding of system configuration with a willingness to develop hands-on technical skills
Ability to gather and clearly document business requirements and functional specifications
Familiarity with SAP process flows and integration concepts
Strong problem-solving skills and keen attention to detail
Excellent communication skills, able to effectively collaborate with both technical and business teams
Highly motivated with a strong desire to learn, grow, and deepen knowledge in business systems
Proficient in creating clear and accurate documentation
Ability to work independently and manage tasks responsibly
Adaptable and flexible in responding to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Energetic, driven, and eager to take on new challenges
Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent experience
Preferred
Experience supporting SAP systems or business processes
Master data management
Steel industry experience
Benefits
Weekly Pay
Competitive paid vacation, personal, and bereavement leave packages.
Company covers about 80% of the cost of medical insurance for you and your family
Company covers 100% of the cost for a life-insurance policy
Company covers 100% of the cost for both short and long-term disability insurance policies
Annual profit sharing based on location and company performance.
401k retirement contribution matching – 50% company match up to 6% of your annual wages
Annual holiday bonus based on company performance
Children of long-term employees can apply for company scholarships
Company
SPS Companies, Inc
The roots of the SPS Companies go back to 1933 when our founder, Sam Goldstein, set out from Nebraska to try to find a way to support his family.