Business Analyst (SAP - Manufacturing Processes)

About The Stow Company
Headquartered in Holland, Michigan and established over 40 years ago, The Stow Company manufactures a complete range of residential organization solutions to organize your entire home including your closet, garage, pantry, laundry room, and more. At The Stow Company, our passion is to help make life more efficient and enjoyable by providing intelligent storage solutions that put things in their proper place.

We are proud to be the only company covering the spectrum of residential storage and organization needs, from high-end, dealer-supplied custom solutions to do-it-yourself storage systems available online and in retail stores. Our organization systems are marketed under the Inspired Closets, ORG Home, Gorgeous Garage, ProClosets, EasyClosets, EasyGarage, Easy Track, and Garage Essentials brand names

The Stow Company is currently seeking qualified candidates for a Business Analyst (SAP - Manufacturing Processes) located in Holland, MI.  We are the country’s premier source for custom closets and organizational solutions; designed, custom-cut, and shipped directly to our clients. 

Primary Purpose of Position:  

The Business Analyst serves as a critical liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams, leveraging strong expertise in SAP S4 Hana manufacturing processes to ensure SAP solutions align with operational needs and drive efficiency across manufacturing and warehouse operations. 

Essential Functions and Responsibilities: 

• Collaborate with business units to gather, analyze, and document requirements for SAP S4 Hana and related manufacturing processes
• Design and optimize workflows for warehouse and production operations within SAP 
• Support SAP module configuration and integrations (EWM, MM, WM, SD, PP)
• Conduct gap analysis and propose solutions to improve system functionality and business processes
• Develop functional specifications for enhancements and work closely with developers and SAP consultants
• Perform system testing, UAT coordination, and end-user training
• Provide ongoing support and troubleshooting for SAP modules and manufacturing-related issues
• Act as a technical subject matter expert for warehouse and production processes
• Lives Company values on a daily basis
• Poses no direct threat to the health or safety of themselves, of others, or to property. Defined as a significant risk of substantial harm that cannot be eliminated or reduced to an acceptable level by reasonable accommodation
• Requires regular attendance to perform essential elements as contained herein between the assigned start and end times for work
• Establishes and maintains effective work relationships within the department, the Corporation and the community; and maintains the professional competence, knowledge and skill necessary for the satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities 

The Stow Company may temporarily assign any team member with duties outside of their normal responsibilities.  Such assignments may be warranted due to a variety of specific requirements, conditions and/or the capabilities of available personnel.  Management will determine the nature and duration of those assignments. 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:  

Education & Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, or related field. 
• 3 years of experience as a Business Analyst with SAP ECC or SAP S/4 Hana.   
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production planning, and warehouse operations. 
• Hands-on experience with SAP modules such as EWM, MM, WM, PP, SD. 
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills. 
• Ability to translate business requirements into functional specifications. 
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. 

 Certifications/Licenses/Registrations: 

• NA 

 Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

• Knowledge of integration with third-party logistics systems. 
• Basic understanding of ABAP debugging for issue resolution. 
• Detail-oriented with a focus on process improvement. 
• Interpersonal skills in order to work effectively with individuals both internally and externally to The Stow Company 
• Must have excellent customer service skills; including strong written and verbal communication skills 
• Must have the ability to interface with all levels of personnel in an office and a manufacturing environment 
• Ability to take the initiative and work well independently with little supervision, and as part of a team 

 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:  

• Sitting at workstation approximately 80 percent of work time 
• Standing and walking approximately 20 percent of work time 
• Must be able to travel between plant and office locations 
• Ability to work overtime or occasionally on weekends with short notice 
• Typical office environment with shelves overhead and above work surfaces 
• Manufacturing environment with multiple machinery and moving parts