Sr. SAP Operations BSA

The Senior Business Systems Analyst, Operations will be accountable for the design, implementation and support of solutions for strategic innovation and transformation initiatives, which will integrate and enhance Penumbra’s business functionality, overall performance, and maintain a high degree of user satisfaction. 

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Support, optimize and maintain SAP Operations systems, implementing solutions for process effectiveness and efficiency.*

• Support the definition and design of financial systems and process controls.*

• Hands-on configuration and administration of one or more SAP modules: EWM, MM, PP

• Participate on the build team as a configuration developer. *

• Follow agreed-upon project methodology to define scope, develop, test, deploy solutions and transition to run.*

• Design and implementation of user stories.*

• Educate and mentor other IT and business users in process and application design.*

• Design, configure, and implement Operations systems and tools, ensuring strong business alignment and systems integration.*

• Collaborate with a variety of cross-functional IT teams including middleware, developers, Operational Change Management and Software Validation Teams, establishing highly effective working relationships with key business partners through clean execution and open, honest, direct communication.*

• Perform configurations within the SAP Operations modules, coordinating closely with small team of other SAP BSAs and Developers (on-site and in India).

• Work closely with business teams and the software vendors to resolve software defects, addressing root causes.*

• Evaluate and recommend new technologies to further improve user experiences, enterprise integration, performance and scalability.*

• Provide strong hands-on technical expertise; analyze business requirements; identify risks; and collaborate with other IT functional and technical disciplines.*

• Participate in the development of IT related policies, standards, and procedures. *

• Adhere to the Company’s Quality Management System (QMS) as well as domestic and global quality system regulations, standards, and procedures.*

• Ensure other members of the department follow the QMS, regulations, standards and procedures.*

• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

• *Indicates an essential function of the role

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 8 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5+ years hands-on experience with at least two of the following SAP Modules:  SAP MM, PP, EWM
• At least 2 full implementations of ERP Financials; strong experience with SAP S4 preferred. Hands-on experience in configuration development within SAP or Oracle financial systems, specifically in FICO modules and sub-modules as well as in-depth business knowledge; experience in solution design; inventory reporting, forecasting, fixed assets capital spend reporting
• Strong understanding of cash management, tax laws, treasury processes, financial consolidations, international rollouts and local laws of specific countries
• Must be a motivated self-starter, able to identify and complete required work activities to meet business deadlines
• Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently throughout the business and technical teams; demonstrated ability to drive projects to completion
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills required

Working Conditions

• General office environment. Business travel from 0% - 10%. Potential exposure to blood-borne pathogens. Requires some lifting and moving of up to 25 pounds. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms, and to use a computer, sitting for extended periods. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to read, close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

• Alameda, CA

• Starting Base Salary is $143,629/year - $180,587/year.

• Individual compensation will vary over time-based on factors such as performance, skill level, competencies, work location and shift.