ERP Analyst jobs in Spokane, WA

Salary range

$78,000 - $118,000 / year

Summary

Responsible for supporting the operational efficiency of the organization's ERP System and related Business Software Applications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following examples of duties and responsibilities illustrate the general range of tasks assigned to the position but are not intended to define the limits of required duties.  Other essential duties may be assigned consistent with the general scope of the position. 

• Support and maintain the company's SAP technologies investments.
• Coordinate SAP processes for change management, application security, and enhancements.
• Analyze and prioritize reported issues, collaborating with SAP support teams for resolutions.
• Engage with Business Process Owners to gather and prioritize business needs and define supporting processes.
• Explain the interactions between processes, systems, and users.
• Conduct training sessions on SAP component interactions and technical solutions for improved productivity.
• Develop functional design documents for reports, interfaces, etc.
• Devise plans to enhance user understanding of the system, identify potential issues, and recommend solutions.
• Offer guidance on system options and their business implications during functional changes.
• Maintain system documentation and review technical designs and unit test results.
• Assist in creating and updating training materials for Business Process Owners.
• Research new SAP functionalities and collaborate on evaluating and implementing them.
• Actively participate in IT and project team meetings across primary and remote sites.
• Provide project status reports to management, customers, and team members.
• Provide support for legacy ERP systems, such as Prism, as directed.

Qualifications

Incumbents must have demonstrated knowledge and abilities in these areas. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  

Education and/or Experience

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in engineering or computer science, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Familiarity with business process analysis methods, flowcharting, and documentation techniques, along with adherence to the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Additional experience in Data Warehouse is highly beneficial.

Computer Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Functional expertise in two or more of the following SAP modules: Materials Management, Plant Maintenance, Finance/Controlling, Sales & Distribution, Human Resources, Quality Management, Project Systems, and Workflow.
• Hands-on experience with SAP ECC 6.0 or newer versions.
• Basic technical proficiency in SAP development tools, interfaces, and protocols.
• Experience with SAP configuration methods, tools, and techniques.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Strong communication skills essential for effective interaction with support organization members, Business Process Owners, super users, and end-users.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results, supported by strong organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a prerequisite.

These skills and abilities are typically acquired through a combination of education, experience and training. This combination will provide the competence to perform the work of the position.

Environmental Responsibilities

REC is committed to managing its manufacturing operations in a manner that is environmentally responsible and protects the current and future environmental interests of all interested parties within which the company operates.  It is each employee’s responsibility to recognize and report environmental concerns to appropriate management and HSE staff.  

Supervisory and Budgetary Responsibilities

• None

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands and fingers, reach outward, reach above shoulder, and climb.
• Occasionally required to crawl, squat, or kneel, and bend.
• Frequently required to lift and/or carry 20 pounds or less and occasionally required to lift and/or carry 21 to 50 pounds.
• Frequently required to push and/or pull up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 40 pounds.
• Vision requirement includes near and distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception.
• Must have a sense of sound, smell, and touch.
• Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including standard issued PPE and respiratory devices.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in an indoor/outdoor manufacturing environment and must occasionally spend extended time in outdoor conditions
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate