SAP Solution Analyst - MM/PP

Compensation

The base salary listed is a range. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others). In addition to the base salary, this position is eligible for a bonus, providing the opportunity to earn additional compensation.  

Benefits 

Our Total Rewards programs continue to lead, innovate and embody our core values – caring for the health and wellbeing of all.  Zinpro offers a competitive salary and a premium benefits package, including 100% employer-paid healthcare and generous paid time off.  We provide a wide range of benefits and resources designed to support you at every stage of life: education assistance, retirement planning, 401(k), disability and long-term care insurance, travel assistance, fitness reimbursement, gift matching, and more. 

Learn more about how we support our team members: Our Culture of Care – Zinpro®  

Position Summary

As an SAP Solution Analyst specializing in MM (Materials Management) and PP (Production Planning), you will be the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for MM/PP Business Applications across the globe. This role collaborates with key business resources on requirements gathering, participates in strategic roadmap planning with IT and business teams, and handles solution design, configuration, testing, training, user acceptance, implementation, and documentation of the company's processes. This position must work efficiently, autonomously, and collaboratively with colleagues and vendors, always keeping the company's best interests and technology in mind.

Essential Functions

• Drive and contribute to projects related to application changes and business process improvement. Lead or contribute to SAP ECC implementation, enhancements, and upgrades, ensuring seamless integration of MM/PP modules.
• Analyze complex business scenarios and propose effective solutions utilizing SAP MM/PP functionality and other relevant applications. Leverage strong knowledge of materials management and production planning principles to support local SAP implementations in various countries, including month-end and year-end activities.
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of key business functions, their interactivity, and interdependence across Sales, Finance, Accounting, Materials Management, Quality, and Supply Chain. Provide SAP production support to users across expanding regions and business lines, ensuring continuous operation and troubleshooting of MM/PP modules.
• Partner with leadership to shape key business processes and technology to drive value creation. Lead IT prioritization efforts in collaboration with operations to ensure maximum value delivery. Provide guidance on process design and integration with non-SAP systems, including PLC and HMI process control systems.
• Elicit, analyze, translate, and document business requirements into functional and technical specifications. Challenge the status quo to drive continuous improvement and business value. Analyze, document, and test program development, logic, process flows, and specifications.
• Conduct or direct user acceptance testing to ensure high-quality deliverables, including test data creation. Assist with or perform mass updates and master data uploads utilizing LSMW templates as needed. Facilitate the design, development, testing, and implementation of RF technology related to SAP processes.
• Maintain and support other global MM/PP business applications and integrations, including GIB, Process Controls systems, inventory tracking systems, etc. Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of solutions, current/future flows, processes, and configurations.
• Provide direction to project resources to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet stated business requirements. Perform project and other functions as assigned by the Senior SAP Solutions Analyst.

Additional Functions

• Champion Zinpro Core Values. Support, implement, and administer corporate policy and company strategy. Adhere to attendance and punctuality standards. Maintain suitable availability for remote work while ensuring proper execution of duties.
• Cooperate with other IT personnel to effectively provide technology services to the company. Maintain and update Industry certifications and knowledge of relevant systems.
• Follow through on assigned tasks, work independently, and complete work on time. Follow instructions and management direction; display cooperative behavior. Maintain good working relationships with coworkers. Effectively communicate technical information to all levels of employees in a clear and understandable manner.

Qualifications 

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer information technology, or equivalent experience. 
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in SAP ECC MM/PP module implementation and support, with a proven track record of successfully leading SAP projects.
• Strong communication and multi-tasking skills with a focus on efficiency. Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple deadlines. 
• History of meeting/exceeding deadlines and delivering high-quality results.
• Ability to work autonomously with good organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent project and change management skills. 

Preferred:

• Experience with SAP ECC, MS Office, other business applications.
• Experience with process order and inventory management, shipping/receiving processes, WMS a plus.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements 

The work environment characteristics are those consistent with a standard office environment. Positions in this class typically require typing, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.    

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.    

Schedule Requirements

• This position is hybrid and expected to work within core business hours. This position requires a minimum on-site 3 days per week.
• Provide third-level technical support for critical incidents while working with colleagues and service providers as required.

Travel Requirements

• The work environment characteristics are those consistent with a standard office environment but also include computer rooms, labs, manufacturing facilities, and warehouses.
• Regular travel is required to plants, warehouses, and occasional travel to international plants.

About Zinpro

For more than 50 years, Zinpro has pioneered the research and development of performance trace minerals and innovative solutions that improve the health and wellbeing of both animals and people. As a family-owned, privately held company, we have grown steadily thanks to our quality products, expert staff, and a commitment to helping our customers achieve more through science-based trace mineral nutrition. With regional sales offices in 11 countries and products marketed in more than 70 countries worldwide, Zinpro is the global leader in advancing greater nutrition and smarter practices for a better, more sustainable world.

Working at Zinpro means you’ll make a positive difference in the world, working as part of an authentic and caring community of bright, passionate people. You’ll gain broad experience in a growing company known for its exceptional commitment to employees, customers, and our communities. And you’ll quickly see that your unique ideas and perspectives are valued here, where we work continually to create diverse, equitable, and inclusive teams.

Zinpro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.