SAP Plan to Manufacture (PTM) Business Analys

Support and enhance the client s Plan to Manufacture (PTM) processes in SAP. Partner with Manufacturing sites, QRCs/service centers, sales, supply chain, quality, and finance colleagues to gather requirements, document process flows, assist with configuration and testing, and drive user adoption. Your work will elevate the customer s experience across the PTM landscape.

Key Responsibilities

Process and Requirements

• Document end-to-end PTM workflows: MTS/MTO Demand planning, MRP processing, Planned/Production Order creation, Planned/Production Order processing, Quality Management, Capacity Planning
• Perform configuration in SAP modules supporting PTM: MM (material master/purchasing), PP (BOM s/routings/work centers), QM (inspection/testing), Document Management, and FI/CO (costing/settlement)
• Elicit and translate business requirements into user stories, process maps, and functional specifications
• Identify gaps and improvement opportunities in the Global Template; propose solution options aligned to the Global Template

SAP Solution Support

• Prepare SOPs, quick reference guides, and training materials; conduct end-user training
• Create test scripts; execute unit/SIT/UAT; log defects and retest fixes
• Support go-lives, stabilization, and hypercare; meet ticket resolution SLAs and track recurring issues for continuous improvement

Data and Integration

• Maintain process documentation and ensure auditability and compliance utilizing Solman
• Partner on master data governance: materials, vendor master, customer master
• Coordinate with developers on interfaces (IDocs/APIs), logistics, document management, and reporting

Qualifications

Required

• 10+ years working with SAP in PTM (S/4HANA preferred; ECC acceptable) including demonstrated proficiency in system configuration
• Hands-on support in PTM with knowledge of MM, PP, PM, QM, DM, FI/CO; willingness to learn from others
• Experience documenting requirements, writing functional specifications, and executing structured testing
• Strong analytical skills with comfort in data validation, basic reporting, and KPI tracking
• Effective communication, stakeholder collaboration, and user training ability

Preferred

• Experience in rotating equipment (valves, seals, pumps)
• Familiarity with Fiori apps for ETO (Project System), EWM/WM logistics, and COPA reporting
• Exposure to Agile practices (backlog management, sprint ceremonies)
• Participation in multi-site/global SAP projects or template deployments

Core Competencies

• Curiosity and continuous improvement mindset
• Structured problem solving and attention to detail
• Cross-functional collaboration (operations, sales, supply chain, finance, quality)
• Clear documentation and training delivery
• Compliance awareness and process discipline

Working Relationships

• Manufacturing plant leaders, planners, and technicians
• Sales/Customer Service, Pricing, and Commercial teams
• Supply Chain, Quality, Finance/Controlling
• IT SAP developers/architects and integration/infrastructure partners

Location and Travel

• Based at a client site or regional hub; travel up to 20% to other sites for workshops, testing, go-lives, and training.