SAP Functional Analyst Sales and Distribution

SAP ECC 6.0 specific.
SAP S/4 HANA Certification will not translate
•  Certification is a must: SAP Certified Associate or SAP Certified Professional - ECC 6.0 SD
•  Pay Range: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00. Some flexibility.
•  Local candidates only
•  Ideally have some form of Discrete Manufacturing experience
•  Not seeking a developer but is a plus
•  Not seeking someone that helps facilitate moving the big tickets to the offshore support team, but instead is able to handle those tickets in house.
•  I have details about what they are looking for from the PI index when we get there. Summary/Objective:
•  Global extensive functional experience of SAP-ECC 6 implementation, Customization and production support/coordination in SAP SD (Sales & Distribution) module.
•  Implementation experience includes business requirement analysis, mapping clients' business process (As Is-To Be), GAP analysis, Configuration, Re-engineering, Prototyping, Testing, Training, Documentation & Post Go-Live Support.
•  Well versed with ASAP methodology for structured and systematic SAP project implementation.
•  Strong computational and analytical problem-solving skills.
•  Proven ability to work in both independent and team environments.
•  PMP(Project Management Professional).
•  SAP ECC 6 Certified SD. Position Overview:

This is a global IT position, working as a global analyst to improve business efficiency with an automation mindset.

•   SAP SD Analyst - Design, implement and deploy SAP ERP solutions for Sales & Distribution , including Sales Order Processing, Billing, Pricing, Shipping and EDI Trading Partners.
•   Sales Automation - design, implement and support applications to automate systems data entry using EDI, SFTP, data exchange tools to automate and reduce manual data entry in SAP, CRM and other Bolton systems.
•   Web sites - support Sales and Marketing areas related to corporate websites and customer portals. Duties:

SAP SD Analyst
•  Participate in process analysis and redesign to enhance system capabilities.
•  Facilitate the implementation and support of SAP SD functionalities as follows: 1. Master Data Management
•   Customer Master Data : manages essential information about customers, including contact details, payment terms, and credit management data.
•   Material Master Data : manages details about all products and services offered, such as material types, pricing, and inventory levels.
•   Pricing Conditions : manages pricing strategies, discounts, surcharges, and taxes applicable to products and services.
•   Credit Management : Monitors customer credit limits and payment behaviors to mitigate financial risks.
•   Output Determination : Controls the generation and distribution of sales documents like order confirmations and invoices. 2. Sales Order Processing
•   Inquiry and Quotation Management : Handles customer inquiries and generates quotations based on material availability and pricing conditions.
•   Sales Order Creation : Facilitates the entry and processing of sales orders, incorporating pricing, availability checks, and delivery schedules.
•   Contracts and Scheduling Agreements : Manages long-term agreements with customers, outlining terms for recurring deliveries.
•   Availability Check : Verifies stock levels and delivery dates, integrating with Material Requirements Planning (MRP). 3. Shipping and Delivery
•   Delivery Processing : Oversees the creation of delivery documents, picking, packing, and goods issue posting.
•   Transportation Management : Plans and executes transportation activities, including route determination and shipment scheduling.
•   Batch Management : Tracks and manages batches of products for quality control and regulatory compliance.
•   Loading and Packing : Organizes the efficient loading and packing of goods toptimize space and ensure safety. 4. Billing and Invoicing
•   Invoice Generation : Creates billing documents based on deliveries or services rendered, integrating with Financial Accounting (FI).
•   Rebate Processing : Manages rebate agreements and calculates rebate amounts due to customers.
•   Credit and Debit Memo Processing : Handles adjustments to billing documents for returns, cancellations, or pricing errors.
•   Intercompany Billing : Facilitates billing between different company codes within the organization. 5. Sales Support and Customer Service
•   Pre-sales Activities : Includes marketing campaigns, customer inquiries, and quotation tracking to support the sales team.
•   Customer Complaints and Returns : Manages returns processing and resolution of customer complaints.
•   Service Orders : Handles after-sales services like repairs and maintenance requests.
•   Customer Interaction Center : Provides a centralized platform for managing customer communications and service tickets. 6. Foreign Trade and Legal Compliance
•   Export/Import Management : Manages international trade processes, including customs documentation and compliance with trade regulations.
•   Intrastat Reporting : Generates statistical reports for intra-European Union trade activities.
•   Trade Preference Processing : Determines eligibility for trade agreements and preferential tariffs. 7. Integration with Other SAP Modules
•   Materials Management (MM) : Aligns sales activities with inventory management and procurement processes.
•   Financial Accounting (FI) : Ensures accurate financial reporting and revenue recognition from sales transactions.
•   Controlling (CO) : Supports cost analysis and profitability assessments related to sales activities.
•   Production Planning (PP) : Coordinates sales orders with production schedules to meet customer demands. 8. Basic Functions and Customization
•   Pricing and Taxation : Configures complex pricing structures, taxes, and surcharges to meet business requirements.
•   Text Management : Allows for the inclusion of standard or custom text in sales documents for communication purposes.
•   Account Determination : Automates the assignment of revenue accounts during billing.
•   Partner Functions : Defines roles of business partners involved in sales processes, such as sold-to, ship-to, and bill-to parties. 9. Advanced Features
•   Variant Configuration : Enables the customization of products based on specific customer requirements.
•   Third-Party Order Processing : Manages orders fulfilled by external vendors directly shipping to customers.
•   Make-to-Order Production : Coordinates the production of goods specifically made for customer orders.
•   Batch Split Functionality : Allows splitting deliveries into multiple batches for better inventory control. 10. Reporting and Analytics
•   Sales Information System (SIS) : Provides comprehensive reporting tools for sales analysis, forecasting, and performance monitoring.
•   Logistics Information System (LIS) : Offers detailed insights into logistics operations, including shipping and inventory levels.
•   Customer Analytics : Analyzes customer behavior, purchasing patterns, and profitability. 11. Reporting and Analytics
•   Role Assignment : Assigns different roles to business partners in a transaction, such as sold-to party, ship-to party, bill-to party, and payer.
•   Partner Determination Procedures : Automates the assignment of partner functions during sales document processing. 12. Workflow Automation
•   Process Automation : Utilizes SAP Workflow to automate routine tasks and approvals within the sales cycle.
•   Alerts and Notifications : Sends automatic alerts for critical events like blocked orders or credit limit breaches. 13. EDI and IDoc Processing
•   Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) : Enables electronic communication with customers and vendors for orders, deliveries, and invoices.
•   IDoc Processing : Uses Intermediate Documents (IDocs) for data exchange between SAP systems and external partners. Business Strategy, Processes & Administration
•  Proactively identify and propose business processes and/or system enhancements.
•  Work self-directed and independently; may act as subject matter mentor to more junior members.
•  Perform detailed analysis of complex business process requirements and provide appropriate system solutions; identify, interpret, validate and document customer requirements.
•  Analyze business requirements (As Is), design business process and propose Blueprint functional solution for To Be future state.
•  Design functional specifications for reports, interfaces, enhancements, workflow and forms.
•  Facilitate workshops to collect business requirements.
•  Design, configure, customize, test and document SAP SD features.
•  Manage third parties on project execution and improvements.
•  Act as liaison with client for troubleshooting: investigate, analyses, and solve software problems.
•  Participate in system upgrades, inclusive of end-to-end testing.
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