Associate Manager, TPM Business Analyst

Company: SC Johnson
Location: Racine
Posted on: September 14, 2023

Job Description:

SC JOHNSON IS A FIFTH-GENERATION FAMILY COMPANY BUILT ON THE SPIRIT OF OUR PEOPLE. We have been leading with purpose for over 130 years, building iconic brands that win the hearts and minds of consumers - such as Raid, Glade, Ziploc and more, in virtually every country around the world. Together, we are creating a better future - for the planet, for future generations and for every SCJ team member. Join our winning team of Wave Makers and Go Getters and help us write the next chapter in the SCJ story.Summary:This role is for a Business Analyst who will function as a liaison between Sales & Marketing business partners and the IT organization to provide technical solutions to meet business requirements. Possesses SC Johnson specific process expertise in the business units supported, as well as functional expertise in the full suite of applications supporting those processes. This role will also bring industry specific process and functional knowledge, as well as best practices into the development of technical solution design for the SAP TPM initiatives, especially in the SAP Trade Promotion Management (TPM), Trade Claims Management (TCM), Trade Fund Management (TFM) and Customer Business Planning (CBP) modules, along with TPM reporting.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with Digital Strategy & Transformation leads, business process owners and end users to clearly identify and understand business needs and requirements.
• As needed, supports business process redesign for new technology introductions. Identifies and evaluates application options to meet business needs worldwide, referencing SCJ specific and industry trends as well as application roadmap planning.
• Supports the development of reliable cost estimates of all components required to deliver application solutions.
• Translates business requirements into functional specification packages and manages changes to such specifications.
• Prepares comprehensive test plans for introduction of new applications or functionality to ensure expected outcomes and to minimize risk of business disruption.
• Provides diligent oversight of development execution and testing by on-site or offshore external resources.
• Works with the outsourced support partner to identify, develop, implement, test, and support changes and/or enhancements to the SAP system and reports, utilizing best practice project management principles and standards.
• Understands and analyzes business processes and functions to identify opportunities for continuous improvement including standardization and automation.
• Ensures the system change requests adhere to the SAP Global template and Change Control guidelines and do not break existing configuration and custom programs
• Ensures existing applications are performing to service levels, utilized, at relevant versions and meeting SCJ security and audit requirements.Required Skills / Experience / Competencies:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, a related business degree, OR military experience considered in lieu of education requirement
  • Have a minimum of 6 years overall IT experience.
  • Minimum of 2 years relevant working experience in the Sales & Marketing SAP TPM (TPM, TCM, TFM)/CRM application spacePreferred Skills / Experience / Competencies:
    • Broad experience in Sales and Marketing applications and solutions that enable the relevant business processes.
    • Established experience in TPM metrics and reporting
    • Exceptional analytical capability with experience in applying to complex requirements.
    • Ability to be flexible about project changes and dynamically mitigate risks with mid-course corrective action and to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously
    • Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills to build effective relationships with business partners and to understand and articulate business needs.
    • Ability to lead and manage the work of others, particularly applications maintenance and support vendors and third parties.
    • Ability to partner and communicate effectively with offshore team members worldwide.
    • Thorough understanding of all phases of the application life cycle.
    • Worldwide view, results oriented with strong work ethicJob Requirements:
      • Full time
      • 0- 5% travel
      • Remote work is available once per week for eligible employeesSC Johnson's total compensation packages are at or above industry levels. In addition to salary, total packages may include bonuses, long-term incentives, matching 401(k) contributions and profit sharing based on company profitability, job level and years of service. As a family company, we're committed to providing benefits such as subsidized health care plans, maternity/paternity/adoption leave, flexible work arrangements, vacation purchase options, recreation and fitness centers, childcare, counseling services and more.Better TogetherAt SC Johnson, we strive to create a positive, inclusive and unique workplace. We strongly believe SCJ people are able to achieve their best when they can collaborate and work together in person.Equal Opportunity EmployerThe policy of the Company is to ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, gender identity, gender expression, disability, citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in any active or reserve component of the U.S. or state military forces, genetic history or information or any other category protected by law.Accommodation RequestsIf you are an individual with a disability and you need an accommodation or other assistance during the application process, please call our Human Resources department at 262-260-3343 or email your request to SCJHR@scj.com. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Download the EEO is the Law posterfor more information.
        
        

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