What are the responsibilities and job description for the SAP Business Analyst – Proc/IBP position at NSK Americas?
o The IT SAP Functional MM Procurement & IBP plays a key role in supporting the implementation, configuration, and optimization of SAP solutions that meet business requirements.
o The IT SAP Functional MM Procurement & IBP will work closely with business users and technical teams to translate functional needs into effective SAP system solutions and ensure smooth system operations.
Key Responsibilities:
SAP MM – Procurement
o Analyze business requirements and design procurement solutions in SAP MM
o Configure and support:
o Purchasing organization, groups, and document types
o Purchase requisitions, purchase orders, contracts, and scheduling agreements
o Release strategies and approval workflows
o Source determination, pricing, and vendor evaluation
o Manage vendor master data and material master integration
o Integrate MM with FI (invoice verification), WM/EWM, and PP
o Support inventory management and MRP-related procurement processes
o Prepare functional specifications and collaborate with ABAP teams
o Provide production support and issue resolution
SAP IBP
o Design and implement SAP IBP solutions, including:
o IBP for Demand
o IBP for Supply
o IBP for Inventory Optimization
o IBP S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning)
o Configure planning areas, key figures, planning operators, and alerts
o Integrate SAP IBP with S/4HANA or ECC using CPI-DS
o Support demand forecasting, supply planning, and scenario simulations
o Lead data integration, master data alignment, and validation
o Support planning cycles, UAT, and go-live activities
Implementation & Support
o Gather and analyze business requirements and translate them into SAP functional specifications
o Configure SAP modules according to business processes and best practices
o Support SAP implementations, enhancements, and rollouts
o Work with technical teams (ABAP, Basis, Integration) to deliver functional solutions
o Prepare and maintain functional documentation, including process flows and configuration guides
o Participating in testing activities (unit testing, integration testing, UAT)
o Identify and resolve functional issues and provide ongoing application support
o Assist in user training, change management, and knowledge transfer
o Ensure solutions comply with internal controls and system standards
o Support continuous improvement initiatives and system optimization
Required Qualifications:
o Bachelor’s degree in IT, Supply Chain, Business, or related field
o 6 years of SAP experience with a strong focus on MM Procurement and SAP IBP
o Hands-on experience in SAP MM procurement configuration
o Strong functional knowledge of procurement-to-pay (P2P) processes
o Experience with SAP IBP modules and planning concepts
o Knowledge of integration between SAP IBP and S/4HANA/ECC
o Good understanding of master data dependencies and data quality
o Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
o Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
Preferred Qualifications:
o SAP MM and/or SAP IBP certification
o Experience with S/4HANA MM
o Knowledge of CPI-DS, integration flows, and data models
o Experience in global rollout or transformation projects
o Exposure to Ariba or SRM
o Experience in SAP S/4HANA implementation or migration projects
o Exposure to SAP Fiori, reports, and interfaces
o Experience in global or multi-company SAP environments
o Industry experience: Automotive Supplier and/or Automotive Manufacturing
Key Competencies:
o Good communication and stakeholder management skills
o Ability to work independently and as part of a team
o Strong documentation and organizational skills
o Customer- and solution-oriented mindset
Work Environment:
o In the Ann Arbor office or other company facilities.
o May require travel between facilities, sister companies, suppliers, and customers.
o On-call support may be required during critical periods.