SR BUSINESS ANALYST Industry Solution- Oil Gas

Title
SR. BUSINESS ANALYST (Industry Solution- Oil & Gas)

Primary Purpose of Job
Provide specialist support to Business End Users for the SAP install base of Industry Solution-Oil & Gas (IS-Oil & Gas) Modules including SAP Logistics core Modules Sales & Distribution (SD), Materials Management (MM), Logistics Execution (LE) etc. for Hydrocarbon Product Processes & Reporting, leverage latest SAP technology and enable consistent user experience across all platforms. Collect, analyse & provide inputs to establish IS-Oil Section strategy, vision and priorities based on industry best practises by engaging with Business and ICT management to meet corporate goals and reduce costs. Implement and Support appropriate SAP solutions to improve IT cost effectiveness, service quality and business development while meeting QP current and future needs. Provide advice and guidance to Business / Various Departments on improving. business processes and functions by analysis, benchmarking and development of detailed SAP Business Process functional and technical specifications. Evaluate new technologies for systems and business process improvements by conducting research to recommend improvements to Management and ensure optimal provision of solutions. Maintain the integration of business processes within the various SD and IS-Oil modules and with other modules like Supply Chain Management (SCM), Finance/Controlling (FI/CO) etc. Also work closely with the Technical Team for effective management of Security, Roles and Authorizations. Plan and Conduct the customer contact workshops to improve business effectiveness by reviewing & optimizing the usage of the SAP system. Provide clarification on business processes, identify areas for improvement, training needs and meet agreed customer expectations. Plan, execute and report the status of projects, manage risks and resolve issues to achieve project goals using latest SAP ACTIVATE methodology. Participate and advise business for implementation of new business functions and solutions to complex business problems. Contribute towards Sectional KPI's and targets that are aligned to the ERP Competency Centre and Directorate objectives. Represent in intra/inter-company forums which brings together business process owners and industry specialists on a common platform to promote information dissemination, lessons learned and the exchange of ideas Participate, in ICT initiatives to develop clear policies and procedures to procure, deploy and support efficient and effective computer information technology systems based on industry best practices. Escalate and Resolve SAP product issues through active collaboration with SAP AG. Translate QP business requirements to SAP functionality through analysis. Design and configuration of business processes, resolution of gaps, business process remodeling and testing to deliver optimum SAP solutions. Manage resources and budgets through proper planning in order to finalise projects and tasks to meet business goals and objectives. Create and manage Quality Management Systems (QMS) processes & procedures by development of documentation in order to achieve a standard approach to work practices and technologies.

Education
Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Petroleum or equivalent