Required Skills: SD, OTC, CPI, EDI
Job Description
Role: SAP OTC Business Systems Analyst – EDI Returns Automation
Location: Santa Clara County, CA (On-site)
Duration: Long Term
Job Overview:
We are seeking a seasoned SAP OTC Business Systems Analyst to lead the design, configuration, and implementation of automated Return Material Authorization (RMA) processes with a focus on EDI integration. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in SAP SD configuration, strong experience in EDI (IDoc/X12/EDIFACT), and a track record of delivering large-scale order-to-cash (OTC) transformations in complex environments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Gather and document detailed business requirements for RMA and returns processes spanning Sales Orders, Deliveries, Billing, and Credit Memos.
- Configure core SAP SD components (document types, item categories, copy control rules) to support reverse logistics and return scenarios.
- Design and manage EDI interfaces for inbound and outbound sales, shipping, and credit documents using IDoc, X12, and EDIFACT standards.
- Collaborate with SAP CPI middleware team to define functional specifications for IDoc-EDI mapping, transformation logic, and exception handling.
- Create and execute integration and user acceptance test (UAT) scripts; drive defect resolution and secure business sign-off.
- Author functional specs for ABAP developments including custom reports, IDoc extensions, and validation logic.
- Lead cutover planning and hyper-care support post-deployment, ensuring successful adoption of automated RMA workflows.
- Monitor performance of automated returns processes and proactively identify areas for optimization.
Required Experience:
- 10+ years of experience with SAP SD in global, enterprise-scale environments.
- Proven hands-on expertise in OTC returns management, including returns, repairs, and credit memo processes.
- Deep functional and technical knowledge of EDI configurations, IDoc processing, and X12/EDIFACT standards.
- Prior experience working with SAP middleware tools like CPI/PI/PO for integration projects.
- Strong experience creating FS documents, conducting workshops, and collaborating with ABAP and middleware teams.
- Experience in leading end-to-end rollout cycles including cut-over and hyper-care phases.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Experience in high-tech or manufacturing industry returns processes.
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Exposure to SAP S/4HANA is a plus.
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Familiarity with agile delivery methodologies.