Business Analyst - DE (NCS/Job/ 3631)

Job Description:

Role Summary 
•  Support and maintain Plan and Inventory data models with a strong focus on SAP-based planning and reporting.
•  Perform hands-on data analysis, including data extraction, cleansing, profiling, and validation to support global demand planning.
•  Translate business needs into clear data and system requirements by working closely with planning and inventory stakeholders.
•  Contribute to data design, sourcing, and enhancement decisions, balancing priorities and trade-offs.
•  Analyze data flows, dependencies, and system impacts, and communicate risks and changes to downstream systems.
•  Own and maintain global plan data documentation and ensure ongoing accuracy and consistency.
•  Partner with Data Governance and Data Quality teams to implement and monitor data quality standards across regions.
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Key Responsibilities 
•  SAP planning and inventory data analysis and governance
•  SQL-based data extraction, validation, and analysis
•  Support global demand and supply planning solutions
•  Data modelling and data flow analysis
•  Data quality monitoring and continuous improvement
•  Cross-functional collaboration with planners and process owners
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Required Skills & Experience 
SAP & Planning Systems
•  Strong experience with SAP S/4HANA ,SAP ECC,SAP APO ,SAP BW
•  Exposure to planning tools such as SAP IBP, Anaplan, Kinaxis, OMP
•  Solid understanding of demand, supply, and inventory planning processes
Data & Analytics
•  Advanced SQL for data analysis and reporting
•  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
•  Experience with data modelling (star and snowflake schemas)
•  Ability to perform impact analysis and root cause analysis
Business & Collaboration
•  6–8+ years in supply chain, master data, or operations roles
•  Strong understanding of sales, shipment, and inventory data
•  Effective communicator across business and technical teams
•  Ability to influence change and challenge existing processes
Tools
•  Advanced Excel for analysis
•  PowerPoint for executive-level communication