Senior SAP Business Analyst Manufacturing Operations
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Job Summary
Join Our Team as a Senior SAP Business Analyst Manufacturing Operations!
Work Location: Waco TX (Hybrid 1-2 days per week in Waco and meetings/training as necessary)
Department: Technology
Reports To: Director Technology
FLSA Status: Exempt
Travel Requirements: 020%
Department: Technology
Reports To: Director Technology
FLSA Status: Exempt
Travel Requirements: 020%
Who We Are Looking For
We are seeking a highly analytical hands-on Senior SAP Business Analyst Manufacturing Operations to serve as a key functional and technical partner supporting our SAP S/4HANA environment across manufacturing and supply chain operations.
This role is ideal for a systems-savvy professional who thrives at the intersection of technology and operations. You bring deep SAP expertise strong business acumen and the ability to translate complex operational needs into scalable system solutions. You are comfortable working across both shop floor and corporate environments partnering with stakeholders to improve processes resolve issues and drive data-informed decision-making.
You will play a critical role in ensuring SAP effectively supports production planning procurement and financial integration while enabling continuous improvement across our manufacturing operations. You should also bring a strong curiosity to learn new software tools and the ability to identify practical solutions outside of mainstream systems when necessary.
Why You Should Apply
This is a high-impact highly visible role working cross-functionally with Production Planning Purchasing Sales and Finance. Your contributions will directly influence operational efficiency system integrity and business performance.
If you enjoy solving complex problems optimizing systems and working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where technology drives results this role offers strong opportunity for influence growth and long-term impact.
Who We Are
Uzin Utz North America Inc. is a leader in flooring installation systems and a North American subsidiary of Uzin Utz SE based in Ulm Germany. Since 1911 Uzin Utz SE has been a global innovator in product systems for flooring installation and maintenance. We are committed to fostering a culture of safety sustainability and operational excellence across all levels of our organization.
In the United States and Canada Uzin Utz North America offers its products under the renowned UZIN WOLFF and PALLMANN brand names delivering industry-leading solutions for flooring professionals.
Position Overview
The Senior SAP Business Analyst Manufacturing Operations serves as a key functional and technical partner supporting the organizations SAP S/4HANA environment across manufacturing and supply chain operations. This role is responsible for aligning system capabilities with business needs ensuring that SAP effectively supports day-to-day operations process optimization and data-driven decision-making.
Acts as the primary SAP point of contact partnering cross-functionally with Production Planning Purchasing Sales and Finance to analyze processes resolve system issues and deliver scalable solutions. Requires strong expertise in end-to-end manufacturing workflows including MRP production procurement sales and distribution master data and product costing. This position operates in a hands-on capacity with both shop floor and office stakeholders to identify gaps optimize system use and drive continuous improvement. Evaluates and implements system enhancements or complementary tools to improve efficiency and support a data-driven high-performing manufacturing operation.
Key Responsibilities
SAP Operations Support
- Serve as the primary SAP subject matter expert and point of contact across Production Planning Purchasing Customer Service and Finance.
- Provide hands-on support for day-to-day SAP transactions including MRP production orders purchase orders sales orders deliveries and billing.
- Maintain accuracy and integrity of master data including materials BOMs routings work centers customers vendors pricing and cost data.
- Troubleshoot and resolve system and process issues to ensure uninterrupted operational performance.
Process & System Optimization
- Evaluate current processes across MRP production procurement sales & distribution and inventory management to identify and implement improvements.
- Translate business requirements into clear functional specifications and partner with Corporate IT or external vendors to execute solutions.
- Support system enhancements upgrades and implementations including testing validation and deployment.
- Develop and maintain clear process documentation and user-friendly work instructions.
- Leverage complementary tools (e.g. Smartsheet advanced Excel) to enhance reporting tracking and operational efficiency.
Product Costing & Financial Integration
- Support standard costing processes cost rollups and periodic cost updates within SAP.
- Partner with Finance and Operations to analyze production variances material usage and margin performance.
- Conduct cost analysis to support new product introductions process improvements and make-or-buy decisions.
- Ensure alignment between material movements and financial postings supporting accurate inventory WIP and COGS reporting.
Training & Change Management
- Train and support end users across functions including planners buyers production and warehouse teams to drive effective SAP utilization.
- Support SAP-related aspects of new product launches process changes and plant expansions.
- Promote standardized processes and best practices to ensure data integrity and reporting accuracy.
- Partner with key users and business leaders to drive adoption process consistency and continuous improvement.
- Other duties as assigned Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Education / Qualifications / Experience
- Bachelors degree in Business Supply Chain Industrial Engineering Accounting/Controlling Information Systems or related field
- 7 years of hands-on SAP experience supporting manufacturing operations across multiple sites.
- Strong functional expertise across:
- MRP and production planning
- Purchasing and procurement processes
- Sales & Distribution (order-to-cash)
- Master data management
- Product costing and variance analysis
- Integration of material movements with financial and controlling processes
- Experience with SAP S/4HANA preferred; ECC experience acceptable.
- Proven experience serving as a central SAP resource supporting both operations and finance.
- Demonstrated success supporting end users resolving system issues and driving process/system improvements.
- Experience participating in system enhancements implementations and testing cycles.
- Advanced data analysis capabilities including strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g. pivot tables lookups data modeling large datasets).
- Experience with Smartsheet or similar tools for workflow tracking and process optimization preferred.
- Demonstrated leadership collaboration and ability to work effectively within a multicultural organization.
- Continuous learning mindset with a proactive approach to identifying practical scalable solutions.
Preferred / Nice to Have:
- Experience in SAP Controlling (CO) particularly in product costing and profitability analysis.
- Exposure to process mapping and workflow tools (e.g. Visio Smartsheet) with strong preference for Smartsheet experience.
- Experience working in a global or international business environment.
- SAP certifications (or equivalent hands-on expertise).
- Familiarity with SAP Analytics Cloud or similar reporting/analytics tools.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits program
- Medical Dental and Vision Insurance (generous employer contribution)
- Employer-paid Life Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
- Supplemental benefit options available
- 401(k) with employer match and immediate vesting
- 3 weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 11 Paid Holidays in 2026
Uzin Utz North America is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Due to the high volume of applications only qualified candidates will be contacted.
Recruitment Area for Hybrid Position:
Dallas TX
Fort Worth TX
Temple TX
Austin TX
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
Die Uzin Utz Schweiz AG steht für geballte Bodenkompetenz und hat sich seit ihrer Gründung im Jahr 1933 zu einem führenden Anbieter für Bodensysteme in der Schweiz entwickelt.
