Business Systems Analyst - SAP APO and ECC-MM/PP

Company: Medline Industries, Inc.
Location: Mundelein
Posted on: January 15, 2022

Job Description:

Medline Industries is seeking a dynamic, hard-working professional with a solid background in the SAP APO and ECC-MM/PP environment of a fast-paced, large corporate organization. In addition to strong leadership and analytical skills, you must have a roll-up your sleeves attitude.
Primarily responsible for designing solutions within Demand Planning, SNP, reporting, data analysis, data movement, purchasing, production planning and inventory optimization to business challenges in our Supply Chain functional area.

Works closely with the business community to perform functional analysis for designing solutions, evaluating options that include but are not limited to: new program development, configuration of existing systems, business process redesign, new package/system evaluation or a combination of these options.
Understands enough about each option to evaluate multiple options and recommend the best course of action based on requirements coverage and effort required. Demonstrates functional product knowledge within area of responsibility. Serves as a point person for addressing issues and enhancements related to the specific product and functional area.
(Though we are currently working remote due to Covid, this position will be based in our Mundelein, IL corporate office once we return to the office. This individual will work 3 days per week in the Mundelein office, and may work from home or from the office for the other 2 days)
The challenging responsibilities of the position include:

%26middot; Support, Architect, Design and help with requirements elicitation in SCM area with respect to Data movement between ECC and APO.
%26middot; Bring in best practices in architecting, designing & supporting APO-DP, SNP and MM/PP applications with procurement and production planning.
%26middot; Communication with end-users & team members
%26middot; Gather Functional/Business requirements from users & sponsors
%26middot; Author & Communicate business process design (BPD), business systems design (BSD) and system test plans
%26middot; Schedule & perform BSD walk-through with development team
%26middot; Support the development of team members during detailed design & coding phase
%26middot; String & system test execution
%26middot; Production support

QUALIFICATIONS
COVID-19 Vaccination
Please be aware that Medline requires all employees starting in this position to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. This position will require the successful candidate to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated by their start date. Medline is an equal opportunity employer, and will provide reasonable accommodations to those individuals who are unable to be vaccinated for COVID-19 consistent with federal, state, and local law.

Bachelor%26rsquo;s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related.
Minimum of 5 years total SAP systems experience implementing APO/SCM and ECC(MM/PP) solutions
SCM 7 and HANA experience
Experience in multi country planning a plus
Strong functional and business knowledge in APO-DP, SNP, Procure to Pay and Production Planning
Hands on experience with: SAP APO Master Data, CIF integration, APO DP, APO SNP, APO/BI infrastructure and data transfer, Procure to Pay/Production Planning ECC processes
Knowledge of IBP a plus
Experience working in a custom environment
Knowledge of data modeling and database design a plus
Knowledge with Talend a plus
Knowledge of Composite and database information and use a plus
SQL knowledge a plus
Demonstrated performance tuning in both an APO/BI environment, including large volume data movement between systems.
Demonstrated strong DP/SNP configuration and technical skills including history data mapping, APO BI design, statistical models analysis and selection (best fit vs. specific models), Macro development, Proportion factors, Demand aggregation and disaggregation, Final demand release to SNP, forecast consumption/reduction, SNP heuristic, SNP aggregate planning and hierarchy, SNP macro development and production planning
Inventory Optimization process and solutions
Previous development experience a plus
Strong communication skills - both written and verbal
Ability to organize & balance multiple projects/priorities
Must be self- motivated with capability to work independently

About Medline:
Medline is the largest privately held manufacturer and distributor of healthcare supplies in the United States, providing more than 550,000 products that serve the entire continuum of care. Our innovative products and programs can be found in most hospitals, extended-care facilities, surgery centers, physician offices, home care dealers, home health agencies and retail outlets.
Founded in 1910, Medline has grown from a small manufacturer of aprons, surgical gowns and uniforms to a thriving $17 billion global enterprise because of our dedicated people, entrepreneurial spirit and honest values.
Again named one of the country%26rsquo;s %26quot;Best and Brightest Companies to Work For,%26rdquo; and once again named to Chicago Tribune%26rsquo;s Top Workplaces, Medline has experienced fifty-plus years of consecutive annual growth, and is headquartered in Northfield, IL.

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