What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal SAP Analyst position at Waters Corporation?
Waters Corporation is seeking a
strategic and technically adept Principal Analyst (SAP)
to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of
SAP S/4HANA Customer Service processes
. This role will partner with business leaders, IT teams, and external advisors to define architecture strategies that enable seamless integration, scalability, and minimal disruption during M&A transitions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Define
end-to-end process
for Customer Service aligned with business objectives. - Provide
technical leadership
during fit-gap analysis, system testing, and cutover planning. - Ensure
integration with SAP modules
(FI/CO, MM, PP) and external systems. - Develop strategies for
data migration, master data harmonization, and process alignment
. - Guarantee
scalability, security, and performance
of integrated solutions. - Design and validate
integration of touchpoints
between core ERP and boundary systems. - Support
configuration and data flow mapping
across systems. - Collaborate with
data governance teams
to ensure data quality and compliance. - Partner with
business process owners and IT leads
to gathering requirements and validating solutions. - Define
cutover strategies
, including ramp-down, cutover window, and ramp-up plans. - Facilitate
technical workshops and design reviews
with stakeholders.
Qualifications:
- 8 years
of experience in SAP Customer Service (CS) solution design and implementation. - Strong knowledge of
Customer Service processes
: Equipment, Functional Location, Service Contract Management, Service Orders, Pricing, Billing, and Revenue Recognition. - Deep expertise in
SAP S/4HANA modules
(Sales & Distribution, Customer Service Management) and related applications. - Preferred experience in
Order-to-Cash (O2C)
processes, Pricing, Billing, Credit Management, and Returns. - Integration experience with
FI/CO, MM, and PP
modules. - Familiarity with
SAP RAR
and
SAP BRIM
(subscription and usage-based billing) is a plus. - Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field.
Success Factors in Year One -
- Design and implement temporary solutions (bridges/interfaces) to enable business continuity until full integration
- Partner to build a comprehensive integration architecture and roadmap for merged company ERP systems.
- Build strong partnerships with boundary application teams and business stakeholders.