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NSK · 1 day ago

SAP Business Analyst – Proc/IBP

Ann Arbor, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

6+ years exp

NSK is a company seeking an IT SAP Functional MM Procurement & IBP to support the implementation, configuration, and optimization of SAP solutions. The role involves working closely with business users and technical teams to design and implement effective SAP system solutions that meet business requirements and ensure smooth operations.

Machinery ManufacturingManufacturingRetail

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Analyze business requirements and design procurement solutions in SAP MM

Configure and support:

Purchasing organization, groups, and document types

Purchase requisitions, purchase orders, contracts, and scheduling agreements

Release strategies and approval workflows

Source determination, pricing, and vendor evaluation

Manage vendor master data and material master integration

Integrate MM with FI (invoice verification), WM/EWM, and PP

Support inventory management and MRP-related procurement processes

Prepare functional specifications and collaborate with ABAP teams

Provide production support and issue resolution

Design and implement SAP IBP solutions, including:

IBP for Demand

IBP for Supply

IBP for Inventory Optimization

IBP S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning)

Configure planning areas, key figures, planning operators, and alerts

Integrate SAP IBP with S/4HANA or ECC using CPI-DS

Support demand forecasting, supply planning, and scenario simulations

Lead data integration, master data alignment, and validation

Support planning cycles, UAT, and go-live activities

Gather and analyze business requirements and translate them into SAP functional specifications

Configure SAP modules according to business processes and best practices

Support SAP implementations, enhancements, and rollouts

Work with technical teams (ABAP, Basis, Integration) to deliver functional solutions

Prepare and maintain functional documentation, including process flows and configuration guides

Participating in testing activities (unit testing, integration testing, UAT)

Identify and resolve functional issues and provide ongoing application support

Assist in user training, change management, and knowledge transfer

Ensure solutions comply with internal controls and system standards

Support continuous improvement initiatives and system optimization

Qualification

SAP MM ProcurementSAP IBPSAP ConfigurationP2P ProcessesS/4HANA IntegrationData QualityAnalytical SkillsStakeholder ManagementCommunication SkillsDocumentation SkillsOrganizational Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in IT, Supply Chain, Business, or related field

6+ years of SAP experience with a strong focus on MM Procurement and SAP IBP

Hands-on experience in SAP MM procurement configuration

Strong functional knowledge of procurement-to-pay (P2P) processes

Experience with SAP IBP modules and planning concepts

Knowledge of integration between SAP IBP and S/4HANA/ECC

Good understanding of master data dependencies and data quality

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities

Preferred

SAP MM and/or SAP IBP certification

Experience with S/4HANA MM

Knowledge of CPI-DS, integration flows, and data models

Experience in global rollout or transformation projects

Exposure to Ariba or SRM

Experience in SAP S/4HANA implementation or migration projects

Exposure to SAP Fiori, reports, and interfaces

Experience in global or multi-company SAP environments

Industry experience: Automotive Supplier and/or Automotive Manufacturing

Company

NSK

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Established over 100 years ago, NSK (Nippon Seiko Kabushiki Kaisha) is a Japanese-listed company that has evolved from a regional ball bearing supplier to a roller bearing specialist and automotive supplier with a global market presence.

Founded in 1916

Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.nskamericas.com

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