Business Analyst - SAP Variant Configuration I

We are Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world.

Over the 60 plus years of Generac’s history, we’ve been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries.

A career at Generac means stepping into a company that leads technological advances. For more than five decades, Generac has designed and manufactured diesel, natural gas, and bi-fuel generators, but we’ve evolved into so much more. As we continue to grow in both size and technological advances, we consistently push past norms to pave a way towards the future. We are not simply satisfied with what is working now. Instead, we challenge ourselves to revolutionize and optimize the industry while bringing out the best in our people. 

The primary purpose of the Business Analyst – SAP Variant Configuration is to set up configurable products, bill of materials, variant configuration pricing and the underlying master data for Generac products. This position is the primary liaison between the engineering function and other business groups to gather input data, plan, programing and coordinate release of the VC type of products into SAP and associated applications (CRM, Genconnect) It will also coordinate testing of new applications and support regression testing.

*This is not a remote role, the ideal candidate will need to be located in the Greater Milwaukee area, due to this position being on-site and reporting into our Waukesha Headquarters.*

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Understands the validity of engineering requests and makes initial determination of severity of impact on currently available systems interacting with SAP VC

• Performs a product SAP VC target testing and validation

• Participates in collecting, documenting, and communicating best practices affecting product configuration process utilizing SAP VC

• Participates and proposes improvements in the VC processes and applications

• Sets up Options, Characteristics, BOMs and rules in SAP VC based on the input from engineering

• Evaluates critical information gathered from multiple sources. Reconciles conflicting information and decomposes high-level information into a detailed functional design, distinguishing the initial user request and underlying true needs in relationship to the product configuration

• Works closely with NPI project teams throughout the project lifecycle to ensure requirements are being satisfied by the planned SAP Configured Designs

• Ad Hoc Reports

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or relevant experience

• 3 months relevant work experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or Business

• ERP experience

• Experience in manufacturing industry with knowledge of multi-level product structures

• Experience with Change Management Process

• Exposure to Variant Configuration

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Basic programming skills in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to understand complex products

• Ability to manage project deadlines

• Responsible for developing good listening, written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work within a collaborative team, including virtual members

Great Reasons to work for Generac: 

• Competitive Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401k and many more

• Free onsite gym open Monday through Saturday for Generac employees

• We offer product loan (for up to 4 days) and discount programs 

• Pride! When a storm strikes, Generac employees always rise to the occasion. Each time a storm hits, many employees volunteer their time with the customer support team or on the production line, while others go right into storm-affected areas to repair generators 

• Make a positive impact. Generac has always been community-minded and dedicated to giving back. The company proudly offers a Volunteer Time Off program, inviting team members to participate in charitable volunteer opportunities on company time. 

• We believe in having fun. From minor celebrations to major events, our employees balance their work by building a strong culture of teamwork and collaboration through a variety of occasions, including our Fun Days. 

• We’re an inclusive company that celebrates differences and keeps equity and respect at the forefron