Functional Analyst

Job Description:

Description:

Are you an SAP MM professional with a deep understanding of its underlying data structures, tables, and relationships? Do you have a passion for data and its potential to drive business intelligence, even if it means stepping away from traditional SAP configuration?

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented SAP MM Functional Data Analyst to play a pivotal role in designing and optimizing our enterprise-wide Big Data framework. This isn't a traditional SAP MM implementation role; instead, your expertise will be crucial in translating complex SAP MM business processes into robust data models, forming the foundation for cutting-edge Machine Learning and AI applications. You will be instrumental in enabling advanced analytics and strategic decision-making across the organization.

As an SAP MM Functional Data Analyst, you will act as the crucial bridge between business processes and technical data solutions. Your primary responsibility will be to leverage your in-depth SAP MM functional knowledge to design optimal data structures and write clear, precise functional specifications for our technical teams. These teams specialize in SAP HANA data modeling and various Big Data platforms. Your insights into SAP MM data will directly influence the integrity, efficiency, and effectiveness of our core data assets.

This role emphasizes SAP MM data understanding and data modeling support for a Big Data environment. Any experience with working on heavily customized SAP environments, or working on functional specifications for ABAP Development - especially on ALV-style Reports - would be highly valued. Experience working with Interfaces between SAP and/or Non-SAP environments would be good-to-have. The candidate should ideally have worked on Implementation/rollout projects, and should also be familiar with Run-mode Support - Incident Management and Problem Management processes - along with an understanding of Business priority and criticality. He/she should be familiar with bug fixing and Change Management processes.

Your motivation should stem from building the underlying data foundation for future advanced analytical capabilities, including and not limited to Machine Learning, AI, Advanced Analytics etc. The concerned domain is Procurement within the Aerospace Industry. The candidate, if selected, will work in an international, distributed and multi-functional team; using an agile mind-set and methodology.

Qualification & Experience:

Graduate with 4+  years of experience in SAP MM PUR

Exceptional understanding of SAP MM module's core processes (Procure-to-Pay, Master Data, Pricing, Account Determination, Release Procedure etc.) from a data perspective.

Deep knowledge of SAP MM standard tables, views, and their relationships.

Experience in writing detailed functional specifications for technical development.

Familiarity with data warehousing concepts and ETL processes is a significant plus.

Exposure to SAP HANA or other Big Data platforms (e.g., Hadoop, PySpark) from a data consumption or modeling perspective is highly advantageous.

Should have experience of working in Implementation, Testing, Specification creation/updates  at Project level

Ability to perform planning, analysis, designing, requirement definition, functional design, testing and implementation of solution

Good analytical and problem-saving skills

Customer focussed skill. Worked with European customers/clients

Should have a good understanding of ITSM and Agile Methodologies

Should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills

 

Responsibilities:

• Functional Specification Development: Author detailed functional specifications for the technical teams, outlining data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) requirements from SAP MM, focusing on the logical structure of the data.

• Data Model Design & Optimization: Collaborate closely with HANA data modelers and Big Data engineers to design scalable and efficient data models based on SAP MM processes. This includes defining table joins, understanding correct cardinalities, and suggesting optimization strategies for data retrieval and performance.

• SAP MM Data Expertise: Provide expert-level guidance on SAP MM data structures and tables, key fields, relationships, and the impact of various business processes on data elements.

• Business Process Translation: Translate complex SAP MM business requirements (e.g., Procurement, Inventory Management, Master Data) into clear, actionable data definitions and structures for the technical team.

• Data Quality & Integrity: Contribute to ensuring the quality, consistency, and accuracy of SAP MM data within the Big Data ecosystem.

• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work effectively with business stakeholders, functional consultants, technical developers, and data scientists to understand requirements and deliver robust data solutions.

• Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation of data models, functional specifications, and data dictionaries.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

Airbus India Private Limited

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Digital

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