Functional Analyst SAP SD

Company Description

Arηs Group – part of Accenture - is a market leader in the management of complex IT projects and systems. Founded in Luxembourg in 2003, we have grown to encompass 12 entities worldwide, employing over 2,500 employees in Luxembourg, Belgium, Greece, Italy, Portugal and Bulgaria. With our focus on getting things done, we help our clients achieve their goals with best-of-breed solutions, superior execution and exceptional services. We offer bespoke software development, data science, infrastructure, digital trust and mobile development to government institutions at national and European level, telecom providers, and financial institutions, among others. Our bold company culture is built around working hard and playing hard, with a flat and agile structure that lends itself to efficiency and employee empowerment. We value our diverse workplace of close-knit teams and provide a place where everyone can be supported to learn and evolve.

Job Description

ARHS Group – part of Accenture - is looking for an experienced IT Functional Analyst specializing in SAP Sales & Distribution (SD) to join the dynamic team of our client. This role requires on-site presence two days per week: every Tuesday and one additional day of your choice (both days are mandatory).

With a minimum of 15 years of experience, the ideal candidate will bring a wealth of expertise to ensure the smooth operation, enhancement, and customization of our SAP environment.

Understanding of Jira, Confluence, and Agile methodologies is needed to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Role & responsibilities

• Requirement Analysis: Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document business requirements.
• Customizing SAP: Configure and customize SAP SD and GTS modules to meet business needs.
• Technical Specifications: Prepare detailed functional specifications for developers, ensuring seamless integration and efficient system performance.
• Testing & Validation: Conduct unit testing, coordinate integration testing, and support user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Issue Resolution: Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to SAP SD and GTS, providing timely support to end users. Level 3 support if the SAP Helpdesk is requesting help.
• Master Data Management: Collaborate with business stakeholders to design and maintain master data structures for products and pricing, ensuring alignment with business needs.
• Project Participation: Actively contribute to Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Documentation: Maintain up-to-date documentation using Jira and Confluence for all processes and system changes.

Qualifications

Your profile

• Experience: Minimum of 15 years in SAP functional analysis, with specific focus on Sales & Distribution.
• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Business, or a related field.
• Languages: Fluency in English is required; knowledge of French and Dutch is a plus.
• Methodology: Demonstrated experience with Agile project management practices.
• Autonomy: Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while meeting deadlines.
• Team Player: Proven ability to collaborate in a cross-functional team environment.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to identify issues, propose solutions, and drive resolutions.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing business requirements and priorities.
• Detail-Oriented: High attention to detail to ensure system integrity and accuracy.

Technical Skills

• Expertise in SAP SD: In-depth knowledge of order-to-cash processes, pricing, billing, and shipping functionalities. Knowledge of variant configuration.
• Customizing Experience: Proven ability to design, implement, and maintain system configurations.
• Technical Collaboration: Experience in writing functional specifications for ABAP developers and collaborating on technical design.
• Master Data Expertise: Strong understanding of product and pricing master data and its role in business operations.
• Agile Tools: Proficiency with Jira and Confluence for project management and documentation.
• Familiarity with integration points between SAP SD, and other SAP modules (e.g., MM, FI/CO).
• Expertise in SAP GTS would be considered an asset: Trade compliance, customs management, and risk management functionalities.