What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT Senior Systems Analyst – SAP Production Planning & Variant Configuration position at Saint-Gobain North America?
WHY DO WE NEED YOU?
Requirements
The IT Senior Systems Analyst – SAP Production Planning & Variant Configuration (VC) is responsible for designing, delivering, and supporting IT solutions that align with CertainTeed’s business processes. This role leverages industry best practices within the SAP application landscape, while adapting them to meet specific business requirements. The analyst leads and supports key IT projects and initiatives, partners with business teams to optimize processes, and identifies functional requirements. In a fast-paced environment, this individual conducts process analysis, solution design, system configuration, and provides ongoing support across multiple platforms and cross-functional areas. The role requires close collaboration with business users, internal IT teams, and external consultants to ensure the successful delivery of technology solutions. You will:
Through the responsible development of innovative and sustainable building products, CertainTeed, headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania, has helped shape the building products industry for more than 110 years. Founded in 1904 as General Roofing Manufacturing Company, the firm's slogan "Quality Made Certain, Satisfaction Guaranteed," inspired the name CertainTeed. Today, CertainTeed is a leading North American brand of exterior and interior building products, including roofing, siding, trim, insulation, drywall and ceilings.
A subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, one of the world’s largest and oldest building products companies, CertainTeed has more than 6,300 employees and more than 60 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and Canada. www.certainteed.com
LEGAL STATEMENT
Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.
Benefits In Joining Us
Saint-Gobain is committed to helping you and your family be well in all aspects of your life. Be Well. Be You brings together inclusive programs and meaningful resources to support all aspects of your physical, emotional, financial, and social well-being. Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs.
Requirements
The IT Senior Systems Analyst – SAP Production Planning & Variant Configuration (VC) is responsible for designing, delivering, and supporting IT solutions that align with CertainTeed’s business processes. This role leverages industry best practices within the SAP application landscape, while adapting them to meet specific business requirements. The analyst leads and supports key IT projects and initiatives, partners with business teams to optimize processes, and identifies functional requirements. In a fast-paced environment, this individual conducts process analysis, solution design, system configuration, and provides ongoing support across multiple platforms and cross-functional areas. The role requires close collaboration with business users, internal IT teams, and external consultants to ensure the successful delivery of technology solutions. You will:
- Design & Optimize SAP Production Planning & Variant Configuration Solutions Configure and enhance SAP PP processes including demand management, MRP, capacity planning, shop floor control, and production order execution—tailored to complex manufacturing environments. Implement and maintain SAP VC models to support configurable products and manufacturing variability, ensuring flexibility and accuracy in make-to-order processes.
- Support End-to-End Manufacturing Processes Collaborate with plant operations, supply chain, and planning teams to deliver robust SAP solutions that streamline production workflows, minimize downtime, and improve schedule adherence. Understanding of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), and process & data integration with SAP
- Lead SAP Projects Manage the delivery of SAP projects related to PP and VC, from requirements gathering and blueprinting through implementation, testing, and go-live support. Working Knowledge of SAP Modules – Standard Functionality – SAP SD, MM, WM, PM, FI/CO
- Enhance Planning & Execution Integration Ensure seamless data and process flow between demand planning, production planning, procurement, and shop floor execution within SAP and integrated systems.
- Troubleshoot & Support Production Systems Provide hands-on support for SAP PP and VC, resolving production issues quickly to maintain continuity in manufacturing operations and ensure data integrity.
- Contribute to S/4HANA Manufacturing Transformation Support strategic initiatives related to SAP S/4HANA migration—focusing on modernizing and optimizing core PP and VC processes in a next-gen digital manufacturing landscape.
- Process & System Optimization: Partner with IT and business teams to evaluate and improve manufacturing processes using SAP PP and VC, ensuring solutions bring real value through automation and efficiency.
- Production Support: Handle support tickets, troubleshoot issues, and document solutions to keep production systems running smoothly.
- Change Management: Ensure system changes follow compliance rules (SOX, SOD). Oversee the full change cycle—config, testing, training, and rollout—to maintain system integrity.
- Project Delivery: Contribute to SAP projects by helping define requirements, configure systems, test solutions, and support go-lives. Maintain strong documentation throughout.
- Project Leadership: Lead small to mid-sized SAP projects when needed, managing scope, budget, resources, and delivery timelines.
- Travel: Travel up to 25% across North America to support manufacturing sites directly—gathering requirements, delivering training, and ensuring SAP solutions work effectively on the shop floor.
- Bachelor’s Degree in science, IT, finance, or engineering — or 10 years of relevant experience in the required field.
- Master’s Degree (preferred) in IT, supply chain, or engineering with hands-on experience.
- 8 years Supporting or implementing SAP Production Planning, Manufacturing, and Variant Configuration (VC).
- 5 years industry experience in manufacturing or production roles.
- Experience in at least two full-cycle SAP implementations (blueprint to go-live), preferably as a team lead in PP.
- Exposure to current IT and digital manufacturing trends.
- SAP PP & Manufacturing Certifications preferred
- Project Management Certifications preferred
Through the responsible development of innovative and sustainable building products, CertainTeed, headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania, has helped shape the building products industry for more than 110 years. Founded in 1904 as General Roofing Manufacturing Company, the firm's slogan "Quality Made Certain, Satisfaction Guaranteed," inspired the name CertainTeed. Today, CertainTeed is a leading North American brand of exterior and interior building products, including roofing, siding, trim, insulation, drywall and ceilings.
A subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, one of the world’s largest and oldest building products companies, CertainTeed has more than 6,300 employees and more than 60 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and Canada. www.certainteed.com
LEGAL STATEMENT
Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.
Benefits In Joining Us
Saint-Gobain is committed to helping you and your family be well in all aspects of your life. Be Well. Be You brings together inclusive programs and meaningful resources to support all aspects of your physical, emotional, financial, and social well-being. Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs.
- Health and Well-being – Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work. Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options
- LiveWell Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
- Retirement and Protection - Helping to make the future life you want a reality.
- 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP) Cash Balance
- Pension Plan
- Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability
- Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical
- Illness and
- Accident Insurance
- Additional Benefits – Helping shape the experience and impact you want
- Commuter Benefits
- Group Legal
- Identity Theft Protection
- Auto and Home Insurance
- Pet Insurance and Discounts
- Back-up Child and Elder Care
- PerkSpot Employee Discount Program
- Volunteer Day
