Business Analyst - Planning

Job Title: Business Analyst - PlanningPosition

Description

Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Business Analyst – Planning with our client located in Santa Clara, CA.

Job Responsibilities

• Support the Planning Workstream Lead throughout the SAP IBP and ERP implementation lifecycle.
• Document and maintain current-state and to-be business processes across:
• Demand Planning
• Supply Planning
• Materials Management
• DFM Operations
• Gather, document, and validate business requirements from Business Process Owners (BPOs), Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and key stakeholders.
• Support requirements workshops, process reviews, and solution validation sessions.
• Partner with SAP functional teams and business stakeholders to ensure requirements are accurately reflected in solution designs.
• Review proposed solutions and identify gaps, risks, or process impacts.
• Develop and maintain process flows, business scenarios, and testing artifacts.
• Coordinate and support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities, including:
• Test planning
• Test script development
• Test execution support
• Defect tracking and resolution using XRay in Jira
• Test status reporting
• Ensure all approved solution designs are thoroughly tested and validated prior to deployment.
• Good understanding of CPQ/CTO.Perform data validation activities to ensure accuracy and completeness of migrated and converted data.
• Support master data validation and reconciliation efforts related to planning and materials management processes.
• Track and manage action items, issues, risks, and dependencies within the planning workstream.
• Support business readiness activities, including process documentation, training support, and go-live preparation.
• Assist BPOs and SMEs as they adopt new processes and system capabilities introduced through the SAP implementation.
• Support deployment, hyper care, and post-go-live stabilization activities.
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Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or a related field.3+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, Supply Chain Analyst, Functional Analyst, or similar role supporting supply chain processes.
• Experience working with one or more of the following areas:
• Demand Planning
• Supply Planning
• Materials Management
• DFM Operations
• CTO Processes
• Understanding of supply chain planning processes and supporting business functions.
• Experience gathering business requirements and documenting business processes.
• Experience supporting User Acceptance Testing (UAT), defect management, and business validation activities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Experience validating data and supporting data migration activities.
• Ability to work effectively with Business Process Owners, Subject Matter Experts, IT teams, and external implementation partners.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and organizational skills.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA, SAP IBP, or other ERP/planning platforms is preferred.
• Experience supporting ERP, supply chain, or business transformation initiatives is preferred.
• High-tech manufacturing, electronics, networking, semiconductor, or data storage industry experience is a plus.

Job Details

Job Type: Contract

Pay Range

$90-$96 an hour.

Location: Santa Clara, CA (Onsite).

Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.

About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.