SAP Production Planning (PP) Analyst-AZ

Raytheon Company, with 2005 sales of $21.9 billion, is an industry leader in defense and government electronics, space, information technology, technical services, and business and special mission aircraft. With headquarters in Waltham MA, Raytheon employs 80,000 people worldwide. Our vision is to be the most admired defense and aerospace systems supplier through world-class people and technology.






Job Description:



The SAP Competency Center within Raytheon Corporate IT has an immediate opening for an SAP Business Process Analyst reporting directly to the Solution Architect & Technical Integration Manager . This individual will be responsible for supporting key business processes which include:
- Analysis within the Production Planning Module and the Quality Management Module.
- Perform and test R/3 customizing/configuration to address new business requirements as identified
- Perform detailed requirements gathering/documentation, and functional testing in support of new ABAP development tasks

Candidate expected to provide sustaining support to a broad and dispersed customer base in key business process areas which mainly includes the manufacturing life cycle throughout Raytheon Missile Systems. Expected to work directly with program-area Business Managers; planners, schedulers, technical programmers, business end users and other functional team members to resolve and close out problems and/or deliver new functionality.

Candidate expected to participate on a wide array of both short-term and long-term challenges, which include other initiatives such as archiving, new business unit deployments and implementation of new SAP tools, for example, GTS (Global Trade Services Module) and AII (Auto Identification Infrastructure). Please be aware that this is a functional role that requires a strong analyst background. This is not a technical or development position. This position is Tucson, AZ.




Required Knowledge, Skills and Experiences:



Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and 6+ years applicable experience.

At least 3 years of application or business process experience in PP, QM

At least 3 years of SAP PP, QM experience - must include performing requirements gathering, functional testing, and R/3 customizing/configuration.

At least 3 years experience in both SAP implementations and sustaining support.


Demonstrated ability to perform multiple tasks against schedule.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Demonstrated customer service skills.

Demonstrated ability to work with team members to define requirements for, and perform testing of, R/3 end-user authorizations.

Demonstrated ability to work within a defined set of standards and practices and an established promote-to-production process.

Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong team relationships with remote partners and customers.

Working familiarity with MS Project to create and maintain project plans as directed.

Proficiency with MS Excel.




Desired Knowledge, Skills and Experiences:





Team member experience with one or more SAP R/3 implementations.


Team Member experience with one or more SAP R/3 upgrade migration projects.


Working familiarity with MS Access, Lotus Notes, and Visio.



Other Requirements:



Candidate must be able to travel to various domestic Raytheon sites as required.




Required Education:



Bachelor's degree in Finance or Information Systems/Technology or equivalent work experience is required.


Raytheon is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability, veterans status, sexual orientation, or any other protected factor.





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