SAP IT Sr. Systems Analyst – Production Planning & Variant Configuration
Hybrid 3 days per week onsite – Malvern, PA 19355
Direct Hire!!!

The IT Senior Systems Analyst – SAP Production Planning & Variant Configuration (VC) is responsible for designing, delivering, and supporting IT solutions that align with CertainTeed’s business processes. This role leverages industry best practices within the SAP application landscape, while adapting them to meet specific business requirements. The analyst leads and supports key IT projects and initiatives, partners with business teams to optimize processes, and identifies functional requirements. In a fast-paced environment, this individual conducts process analysis, solution design, system configuration, and provides ongoing support across multiple platforms and cross-functional areas. The role requires close collaboration with business users, internal IT teams, and external consultants to ensure the successful delivery of technology solutions. You will:

1. Design & Optimize SAP Production Planning & Variant Configuration Solutions
   Configure and enhance SAP PP processes including demand management, MRP, capacity planning, shop floor control, and production order execution—tailored to complex manufacturing environments. Implement and maintain SAP VC models to support configurable products and manufacturing variability, ensuring flexibility and accuracy in make-to-order processes.
2. Support End-to-End Manufacturing Processes
   Collaborate with plant operations, supply chain, and planning teams to deliver robust SAP solutions that streamline production workflows, minimize downtime, and improve schedule adherence. Understanding of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), and process & data integration with SAP
3. Lead SAP Projects
   Manage the delivery of SAP projects related to PP and VC, from requirements gathering and blueprinting through implementation, testing, and go-live support. Working Knowledge of SAP Modules – Standard Functionality – SAP SD, MM, WM, PM, FI/CO
4. Enhance Planning & Execution Integration
   Ensure seamless data and process flow between demand planning, production planning, procurement, and shop floor execution within SAP and integrated systems.
5. Troubleshoot & Support Production Systems
   Provide hands-on support for SAP PP and VC, resolving production issues quickly to maintain continuity in manufacturing operations and ensure data integrity.
6. Contribute to S/4HANA Manufacturing Transformation
   Support strategic initiatives related to SAP S/4HANA migration—focusing on modernizing and optimizing core PP and VC processes in a next-gen digital manufacturing landscape.

In role, you will be responsible for:

1. Process & System Optimization: Partner with IT and business teams to evaluate and improve manufacturing processes using SAP PP and VC, ensuring solutions bring real value through automation and efficiency.
2. Production Support: Handle support tickets, troubleshoot issues, and document solutions to keep production systems running smoothly.
3. Change Management: Ensure system changes follow compliance rules (SOX, SOD). Oversee the full change cycle—config, testing, training, and rollout—to maintain system integrity.
4. Project Delivery: Contribute to SAP projects by helping define requirements, configure systems, test solutions, and support go-lives. Maintain strong documentation throughout.
5. Project Leadership: Lead small to mid-sized SAP projects when needed, managing scope, budget, resources, and delivery timelines.
6. Travel: Travel up to 25% across North America to support manufacturing sites directly—gathering requirements, delivering training, and ensuring SAP solutions work effectively on the shop floor.

Ideal candidate will have:

• SAP Variant Configuration (VC) expertise
• 10+ years of professional experience in ERP/SAP roles
• Strong manufacturing industry background
• Deep experience with SAP Production Planning (PP)
• Strong communication skills across all levels (from plant managers to VPs)
• Ability to work 50% functional / 50% technical — comfortable gathering business requirements and also configuring/working in SAP

IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?

• Bachelor’s Degree in science, IT, finance, or engineering — or 10+ years of relevant experience in the required field.
• Master’s Degree (preferred) in IT, supply chain, or engineering with hands-on experience.
• 8+ years Supporting or implementing SAP Production Planning, Manufacturing, and Variant Configuration (VC).
• 5+ years industry experience in manufacturing or production roles.
• Experience in at least two full-cycle SAP implementations (blueprint to go-live), preferably as a team lead in PP.
• Exposure to current IT and digital manufacturing trends.
• SAP PP & Manufacturing Certifications preferred
• Project Management Certifications preferred