Location
Darwen, Lancashire | United Kingdom
Job description
Our diverse range of products inspires our customers every day. Whether for stylish façade cladding, individual advertising signs, display for stores & shops or for solution-based lightweight construction applications in the transport industry - there are no limitations. With more than 4,600 employees worldwide, we are the market leader in the aluminum composite panels, structural composite material, plastic sheets and lightweight foam boards sectors. 3A Composites belongs to the listed Swiss company Schweiter Technologies. Become a part of our team - we welcome you already today and are looking forward to your experience, your motivation and your commitment.
Start with us as IT Business Analyst
Location: Darwen, UK | Entry date: at earliest possible date
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
To ensure the effective operation of the Perspex SAP business application and act as the central point of excellence in support of the exploitation and development of SAP and the associated business processes in line with business needs. This includes effective analysis, specification and delivery of new business requirements. Work with the business and third parties to define, develop and deliver solutions to satisfy usersâ business process and reporting requirements.
- Configure the SAP modules as well as project manage the implementation of agreed improvements to ensure that the work is properly specified, documented, resourced, tested and delivered, all within agreed project costs.
- Investigate problems arising with, as well as determine and implement corrective action for, the SAP environment and associated systems to return the systems to proper and timely operation.
- Write and maintain enquiries (SQ01 SAP Query), simple Forms and layout sets (SAPscript) to adapt the SAP system in line with on-going business development.
- Identify the need for and complete end-user training in SAP functionality and related processes to ensure the efficient and robust ongoing operation of the system and processes.
- Identify and implement incremental improvements to support the business by drawing upon the rich functionality available within the SAP system.
- Ensure best practices for SAP design, security, segregation of duties and testing are defined and followed.
- Help build the case and then deliver the transition to SAP HANA.
SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:
- The job holder needs to be able to analyse business requirements and apply their SAP configuration knowledge to meet these needs as well as coordinating internal and external resources to deliver the resulting work where necessary.
- The management of a programme of multiple activities and projects, often with conflicting priorities. The jobholder requires project and time management skills to balance these priorities and ensure completion of all activities and projects.
- Supporting reporting systems and adherence to standards, procedures and controls, to ensure a robust environment and ease of maintenance.
- Strong communication skills to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders and customers.
- To develop in-depth knowledge of the operation of the Perspex business processes.
- An understanding of the wide range of IT skill sets and where they are to be found either within the company or from external suppliers.
- A high level of personal organisation and time management skills in order to complete all activities on time.
- Strong influencing skills and ability to challenge
- The ability to adapt and work in a multi cultural environment.
- Experience within a manufacturing, supply chain or similar environment would be preferred.
- Experience in business analysis, configuration, project management and implementation roles would also be preferred.
BENEFITS:
- Competitive Salary
- Fantastic opportunity to develop with training and educational opportunities offered
- Hybrid Working (x1 day a week from home + flexible working)
- Bupa Private Healthcare
- Free access to Employee Assistance Programme
- Dental and Optical Healthcare Programme
- Aviva Pension Scheme with +2% company contributions up to 10%
- Life Assurance of 4x salary
- Free access to discount platform, Sodexo
- Free secure parking
- Monthly employee incentives
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