SAP Business Analyst

About Us

Niterra North America, Inc., established in 1936 and formerly known as NGK Spark Plugs(U.S.A.), Inc., is a global leader in spark plug and oxygen sensor technology and quality. With a legacy of innovation and excellence, Niterra is evolving its business portfolio, leveraging core ceramic technologies to venture beyond traditional domains. The company is committed to developing solutions that address social issues and promote sustainability.

Why Work for Niterra?

• Comprehensive Health Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Financial Security: Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with a generous company match of up to 6%
• Time Off: Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Work-Life Balance: Paid maternity and paternity leave

About the Role:

The SAP Business Analyst in the manufacturing industry plays a critical role in bridging the gap between business needs and SAP technology solutions. This position is responsible for analyzing, designing, and optimizing SAP processes to enhance operational efficiency and support manufacturing workflows. The analyst collaborates closely with cross-functional teams including production, supply chain, finance, and IT to gather requirements and translate them into effective SAP configurations and enhancements. By leveraging deep knowledge of SAP modules relevant to manufacturing, the role ensures that system implementations and upgrades align with business objectives and compliance standards. Ultimately, the SAP Business Analyst drives continuous improvement initiatives that enable the organization to maintain competitive advantage and operational excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Act as an internal consultant within the IT Enterprise Systems Group, supporting regional affiliates in the effective use of SAP FICO. (Finance and Controlling)
• Analyze and evaluate financial processes to identify areas for improvement and optimization.
• Configure and customize SAP FICO modules to align with evolving business needs.
• Gather, analyze, and document detailed business requirements for system enhancements and modifications.
• Design and propose SAP FICO solutions that address business challenges and align with best practices.
• Conduct system testing and support the implementation of new functionalities and enhancements.
• Provide ongoing user support, including issue resolution and troubleshooting within the SAP FICO environment.
• Create and maintain clear documentation for system configurations, business processes, and user guides.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Operations, other SAP functional areas, Internal Audit, and PMO, to drive successful solution deployment.
• Ensure SAP solutions support both current operations and future business objectives.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures, including IATF, ISO, ISMS, TISAX, QMS, J-Sox, and safety-related policies.
• Gather and document detailed business requirements from stakeholders across manufacturing, supply chain, and finance departments.
• Analyze current SAP processes and identify opportunities for system improvements and automation to support manufacturing operations.
• Collaborate with SAP technical teams to design, test, and implement SAP solutions that meet business needs.
• Provide ongoing support and training to end-users to ensure effective utilization of SAP systems.
• Monitor SAP system performance and troubleshoot issues related to manufacturing modules such as PP, MM, and SD.
• Coordinate with project managers and business leaders to prioritize SAP enhancement projects and ensure timely delivery.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation including process flows, functional specifications, and user manuals.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Computer Science or a related field required
• Minimum 5 years of experience as an SAP Business Analyst or Functional Consultant
• Expertise in SAP FICO including configuration and functionality
• Strong experience in Controlling (CO), particularly product costing
• Solid understanding of FI/CO integration with other SAP modules such as SD(sales distribution) and MM(material management)
• Proficiency in SAP ECC and/or SAP S/4HANA in relation to FICO
• Knowledge of ABAP debugging and experience collaborating with developers on custom solutions
• Understanding of financial accounting principles and core business processes
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and identify trends
• Experience writing and executing test cases across the testing lifecycle (Unit, UAT, Regression), and documenting results
• Familiarity with prototyping or developing proofs of concept for enhancements
• Experience in enterprise application implementation and maintenance using agile methodology
• Participation as a key team member in at least one full implementation cycle
• Strong understanding of SAP modules relevant to manufacturing such as Production Planning (PP), Materials Management (MM), and Sales & Distribution (SD).
• Proven experience in gathering and translating business requirements into SAP functional specifications.