Principal Software Analyst - SAP MM P2P

ABOUT THE POSITION

At Columbia Sportswear, our Digital Technology (CDT) team plays a critical role in enabling global operations through robust, scalable systems. We are seeking a Principal Software Analystto join our SAP Procure to Pay technology team. This role is ideal for a hands-on analyst with8+ years of experiencewho specializes inSAP AFS system configuration, operational execution, and solution deliverywithin enterprise supply chain platforms.

As a Principal SAP Procure to Pay, Software Analyst at Columbia you'll have an opportunity to truly own your work. You'll take pride in furthering P2P functionality, executing projects, proposing enhancements, improving processes, and being the go-to person for the work done in the Material Master space of the SAP AFS MM module.

Within this role you'll collaborate with business owners to gather functional requirements for projects, enhancements and development items. Facilitate design sessions, documenting scope, business requirements, system configuration, functional specifications, and training material as needed. You'll configure the SAP AFS MM module, partner with our ABAP developers for custom development needs, perform functional unit and integration tests, and support implementation as well as production support.

HOWYOU'LLMAKE A DIFFERENCE

• Own the configuration and setupof SAP, focused but not limited to the Material Master (material, cost, price) space of the SAP AFS MM module, ensuring alignment with business requirements and compliance standards.

• Deliver functional solutionsby translating business needs into system configurations, workflows, and integrations that are scalable and supportable.

• Lead operational deliveryof application support, including incident resolution, root cause analysis, and performance tuning.

• Perform hands-on testingof system changes, including integration, regression, and functional user testing (FUT).

• Ensure data integrity and reportingby certifying accurate data flows between systems and assisting with data validation and reconciliation processes

• Document and maintainsystem configurations, process flows, and support procedures to ensure operational continuity and audit readiness.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and various technology specialists in supply chain, finance, product creation (PLM), Azure integrations, architecture, basis, etc. to deliver integrated, end-to-end solutions.

• Contribute to Agile delivery, including backlog grooming, sprint planning, and stand-ups, with a focus on delivering high-impact, configuration-driven solutions.

• Support resilient business systems byincluding enhancements, patches, and upgrades, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.

• Mentor other team members to help build application and subject matter expertise in your business delivery area. Leads through direction, example, and by creating opportunities for others to learn.

• Understand and facilitate the integration between other SAP modules; Sales and Distribution (SD), Finance and partner systems.

YOU ARE

• Collaborative, able to work in team and cross functional environments. Here you'll work with business users, other SAP functional teams and CDT partners across various regions.

• A highly detail-oriented systems analyst with deep experience inSAP application configuration and operational delivery.

• Experienced with a proven ability to work closely with engineering teams to directly influence and deliver functionality that involves changes in ABAP code.

• A strong executor who thrives on solving problems through hands-on system work and cross-functional collaboration.

• A clear communicator who can translate business needs into technical configurations and explain system behavior to non-technical stakeholders.

• A proactive team player who takes ownership of system stability and continuous improvement.

• Eager to share knowledge and mentor; comfortable conducting one-on-one training to teammates and business users.

YOUHAVE

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with emphasis in Information Systems, Supply Chain Management or related field.Additional years of techno/functional supply chain experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• 8+ years of IT experience in software systems analysis, with a strong focus on SAP material creation, pricing, costing and ERP system configuration and support.

• Proven experience configuring and maintaining SAP AFS

• Strong understanding of supply chain processes with a preferred focus on material master elements; material creation, pricing, costing, PIRs, org structure in support of transactional purchase order and sales order data enablement.

• Technical proficiency in:

  • ERP configuration and workflow design

  • Cloud platforms (Azure preferred)for integration and automation

  • SQL code for data retrieval

  • Service management tools(e.g., ServiceNow, Jira)

• Experience with system integrations, data mapping, and troubleshooting across platforms.

• Familiarity with Agile delivery practices and DevOps principles.

• Excellent documentation, testing, and communication skills.

• Experience in at least one full cycle ERP implementation required.

• SAP configuration in Materials Management and SAP AFS, FMS or S4 functionality and apparel industry practices

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This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company.