SAP Supply Chain Analyst

I am hiring Senior SAP Supply Chain Functional Analyst on a 8 month contract on behalf of a well-established organization in Calgary.

Senior SAP Supply Chain Functional Analyst is responsible for designing, validating, and enabling SAP S/4HANA–based supply chain processes that align business objectives with SAP standard capabilities. The role acts as a bridge between business stakeholders and technical delivery teams, ensuring end‑to‑end supply chain processes are fit‑for‑purpose, scalable, and aligned with clean‑core principles. This role should also have strengths and deep familiarity with other key integrated SAP platforms like Fieldglass and Ariba and how they interact with the S/4HANA Core.

Top 3 outcomes:

1. Fit‑to‑Standard, Business‑Ready Supply Chain Design Including Integration Efficiencies Identified
2. Reduced Delivery Risk and Scope Uncertainty Through Strong Functional Governance
3. Business Adoption and Day‑One Operational Readiness

Key Decisions for this role would include:

• Decide which Supply Chain processes follow SAP S/4HANA standard and which require justified deviation due to regulatory, risk, or strategic business requirements.
• Integration optimization and harmonization possibilities.
• How functional gaps are addressed (standard extensions vs custom).
• Confirm and validate final design alignment for end‑to‑end processes and how processes integrate with upstream and downstream systems.
• Requirements and scope mgmt.
• Establish clear, minimum readiness standards for Supply Chain go‑live (data quality, test completion, cutover and integration readiness, operational support models).

Key Interfaces & Interface Purpose

IS SAP Technical Delivery Team - Technical requirements for SC solutions and troubleshooting/support

IS SAP Security and Governance Team - Security and Governance requirements for SC solutions and troubleshooting/support

Supply Chain Project Team - Collect and refine requirements, testing and deployment readiness coordination (Dev, QA, Prod)

Supply Chain Business Areas - Confirm and coordinate requirements, testing and solution delivery

Cybersecurity Team - Cybersecurity governance, input and support

Responsibilities

Functional Design & SAP Enablement

• Guide the design and validation of SAP S/4HANA Supply Chain processes to ensure alignment with business objectives and SAP standard capabilities.
• Provide functional oversight and governance for assigned Supply Chain domains in the SAP landscape, translating business requirements into fit‑to‑standard SAP designs.
• Identify process inefficiencies and recommend SAP‑enabled improvements that support simplification, standardization, and automation.

Fit‑to‑Standard & Clean Core Execution

• Facilitate and lead fit‑to‑standard workshops, confirming where SAP standard is adopted and documenting justified deviations.
• Evaluate functional gaps and recommend appropriate solutions (configuration, standard extensions, or governed customizations) in alignment with Clean Core principles.
• Ensure Supply Chain designs remain upgrade‑safe, scalable, and support long‑term operability.

Cross‑Functional & Integration Collaboration

• Collaborate with project functional and technical teams to ensure end‑to‑end process alignment.
• Validate and confirm Supply Chain integration requirements with upstream and downstream systems (e.g., Ariba, Fieldglass, OpenInvoice, VIM, logistics and analytics platforms).
• Partner with the system integrator to review and approve functional designs and ensure quality delivery.

Governance, Scope & Risk Management

• Support functional decision‑making within SAP Plus governance, escalating decisions as required based on scope, risk, or cross‑functional impact.
• Manage Supply Chain requirements and scope clarity and boundaries, helping to reduce delivery risk, late design changes and functional impacts.

Testing, Data & Deployment Readiness

• Define and support functional test scenarios to ensure coverage of real‑world Supply Chain operations.
• Validate Supply Chain master and transactional data readiness, working with data owners to address quality issues to include data integrity, testing completion, and cutover preparedness.

Business Adoption & Sustainment

• Contribute to training and change enablement activities to support adoption of new Supply Chain processes and tools.
• Act as a trusted advisor during transition to operations, supporting a stable day‑one go‑live and post‑go‑live stabilization.

Qualifications & Skills Required

Core SAP & Supply Chain Expertise

• Deep functional expertise in SAP S/4HANA Supply Chain, with specialization in the following areas: Materials Management (MM), Extended Warehouse Management (EWM), Integrated Business Planning (IBP).
• Strong understanding of end‑to‑end Supply Chain processes, including Procure‑to‑Pay, Inventory & Logistics, Order‑to‑Cash, and demand/supply planning.
• Hands‑on experience designing and validating SAP solutions in ERP transformation or modernization programs.

S/4HANA & Clean Core Capability

• Proven ability to apply fit‑to‑standard and clean core principles, minimizing customization and supporting long‑term SAP upgradeability.
• Experience evaluating and approving functional gaps, extensions, and custom developments within structured governance.
• Working knowledge of integrated SAP platforms such as Ariba, Fieldglass, and related Supply Chain ecosystem tools (OpenInvoice, VIM) and how they interact with S/4HANA.

Functional Governance & Delivery Skills

• Strong experience guiding fit‑to‑standard workshops, requirement validation, and functional design across complex, cross‑functional landscapes.
• Ability to translate business objectives into clear, implementable functional designs for system integrators and technical teams.
• Experience supporting functional testing, data validation, cutover planning, and go‑live readiness for Supply Chain processes.

Data, Analytics & Integration Awareness

• Solid understanding of master data and transactional data critical to Supply Chain operations (materials, vendors, pricing, contracts).
• Familiarity with SAP reporting and analytics approaches, including embedded analytics, BDC, or integrated reporting landscapes.
• Strong awareness of upstream and downstream system integrations and their impact on end‑to‑end process execution.

Professional & Interpersonal Skills

• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to influence business, technical, and leadership audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with system integrators and cross‑functional enterprise teams.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills within structured governance and regulatory frameworks.
• Ability to balance delivery speed, risk management, and business value realization in large programs.

Education & Experience

• University degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Information Systems, or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• 8+ years of SAP Supply Chain experience, including participation in at least one major ERP implementation or transformation and substantial IS Support and Enhancement related work.
• Supply Chain or SAP certifications (e.g. CPIM, CSCP, SCMP, SAP certifications) are considered assets.

This posting is for an existing vacancy with the organization.

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