SAP APO (DP/SNP) - Business Analyst / Sr Business Analyst

Key Skills

mobile programming, Java Programming, SAP, Design of Experiment, Database, SQL, Git, API, Machine learning techniques, Data science techniques, ABAP, Hyperparameter optimization

Job Description

Do you want to come to work with a smile and leave with one as well? In between those smiles, your day consists of working in a global organization, continually learning and collaborating, having stimulating discussions, and making impactful contributions!

If this is how you see your career, Colgate is the place to be!

Our conscientious household brands, dedicated employees, and sustainability commitments make us a company passionate about building a future to smile about for our employees, consumers, and surrounding communities. The pride in our brand brings a workplace that encourages creative thinking, champions experimentation, and promotes authenticity which has weighed into our enduring success.

If you want to work for a company that lives by their values, then give your career a reason to smile...every single day.

The Experience

In today’s multifaceted technology environment, it is an exciting time to be a part of the information technology team at Colgate. Our highly technical and innovative team is dedicated to driving growth for Colgate Palmolive in this ever-changing landscape.

What role will you play as a member of the Colgate’s Team for this position?

The candidate is a subject matter expert and responsible for design, development and implementation of various applications in the area of SAP APO Demand Planning and Supply Network Planning and provides support.

The person will be required to collaborate with division & Subsidiary business partners to understand business requirements/challenges across all geographies.The person will be required to analyze and provide solutions using existing technologies as well as Identify new techniques and technologies and concepts that can add value to business and IT.

Who are you…

You are a Business Analyst-

• Understand and apply information technology standards to daily support and project implementation activities
• Apply conceptual knowledge of business processes and technology to solve highly complex business processes and procedural problems
• Support day to day business requirements according to global SLA
• Lead and/or perform the design, build and testing of business applications and its architecture in line with agreed time frames, business requirements and global standards
• Maintain production systems reliability through accurate utilization of GIT standard support and governance processes
• Deliver solutions to seek business requirements considering priorities and resources availability

You connect the dots -

• Ensure the accurate use of information technology project management methodology to comply of information technology governance practices
• Ensure accurate documentation of processes, knowledge acquisitions and transfers

You are a collaborator -

• Collaborate with business and functional teams, develop detailed plans and accurate estimates for completion of build, system testing and implementation phases of project

You are an innovator -

• Stay updated with the latest technological advancement. Adapt to these changes by self-training and research work and evaluate how / where it can add value to the business

What you’ll need…(Required)

• 3+ years hands on experience in SAP APO Demand planning and Supply Network Planning including S4/ECC Integration (CIF)
• Experience in developing Functional specifications for using Logistics objects like user exits, BADIs,improvements
• Strong oral & written communication skills
• Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve problems logically
• Ability to fix and identify root cause
• Should be flexible and adaptable to new technologies

What you’ll need…(Preferred)

• Hands on /Knowledge of SAP building dataflows in APO-BW or BW or at least supporting these as part of Demand planning experience
• Knowledge of ABAP debugging
• Knowledge of ECC/S4 processes in the area of material management (MM) or sales & distribution (SD)
• Hands on Experience in Programming Languages includes ABAP,SQL (desirable)
• Good SAP technical architecture knowledge
• Knowledge on Database, Server and Operating Systems
• Knowledge on SAP Cloud Platform, SAP API, Python, Google Cloud Platform
• Knowledge on new dimensional technologies like Machine Learning, RPA, Data Science

Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Are you interested in working for Colgate-Palmolive? You can apply online and attach all relevant documents such as a cover letter and resume or CV. Applications received by e-mail are not considered in the selection process. Become part of our team. We look forward to your application.

Colgate-Palmolive is a leading global consumer products company, tightly focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. Colgate sells its products in over 200 countries and territories around the world under such internationally recognized brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, Tom’s of Maine, Sorriso, Speed Stick, Lady Speed Stick, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sanex, Elta MD, PCA Skin, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Science Diet and Hill’s Prescription Diet.