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**Brand:** Michael Foods Inc.

**Categories:** Information Technology

**Locations:** Hopkins, Minnesota

**Position Type:** Regular Full-Time

**Remote Eligible:** No

**Req ID:** 29326

Job Description

Business Unit Overview

**Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry with business in egg products, refrigerated grocery and potato products. We offer exciting job possibilities throughout our organization where you can enhance your career, sharpen your talents and make an impact. Join our company and be part of an innovative team that’s First in Food** _._

Location Description

Hopkins, MN is home to our Michael Foods, Inc. corporate headquarters. Hopkins is located 7 miles west of Minneapolis, boasting natural surroundings in a suburban environment that also provides quick access to major travel ways and local restaurants that give our community a distinct character. Located in the Excelsior Crossing building where employees are provided with beautifully landscaped walking paths and water features creating an optimal environment for outdoor and walking meetings, along with the opportunity to take a relaxing walk or outdoor lunch before, within, or after your work day.

Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY** **:

The Senior IT Business Analyst plays a pivotal role in bridging the gap between business requirements and system capabilities. This individual has advanced functional business and SAP configuration knowledge, ensuring seamless project delivery and effective system support. They lead and collaborate with IT Applications team members on projects, enhance system configurations, and mentor team members, while aligning solutions with business objectives.

This individual will propose improvement to processes and next-generation solutions that can either be developed in-house or are available on the market. The aalyst stays current with industry trends and promotes efficient practices.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** **:

Business and Functional Expertise 

+ Demonstratestrongbusiness-functional knowledge andthe ability to translaterequirementsinto effectivesolutions.

+ Support business plans and strategies by delivering innovative IT solutions aligned with organizational goals.

+ Provideadvice on business processes, policies, and practices, ensuring alignment with IT systems.

+ Leverage functional and business knowledge tomentorteam members within theirteamand other ITareas.

SAP Configuration and Technical Leadership 

+ Lead SAP configuration activities across all supported functional areas, ensuringoptimalsystemperformance and business alignment.

+ Develop programming specifications, support ABAP development, and debug SAP code when necessary.

+ Manage data loads, data conversions, and interfaces with strong attention to detail.

+ Utilize SAP OSS and online tools to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues effectively.

Team Collaboration and Coaching** ** 

+ Act as an effective team member on projects of any size, contributing to the success of cross-functional initiatives.

+ Coordinate and prioritize support activities within their functional group, ensuringtimelyresolution of issues.

+ Provide interview feedback fornew staffcandidates and support onboarding and training activities.

+ Serve as a resource for coaching IT team members in both functional and technical SAP skills.

Support and Maintenance 

+ Actasa system owner, ensuring smooth operations and recommending system improvements.

+ Utilizeonlineresourcestoefficientlyidentify, troubleshoot, and resolve technical issues.

+ Coordinatesupport activities anddemonstrateresourcefulness in resolving cross-functional challenges.

+ Provide strategic recommendations on system upgrades, patch strategies, and long-term maintenance costs.

Systems and Tools Proficiency:

+ Proficient in thespecifiedSAP ECC modules

+ Proficient with Microsoftproductivitytools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio).

+ Basic understanding of ABAP development

+ Demonstrate a strong working knowledge of IT project methodologies and apply best practices to project execution.

Key Competencies:

+ Problem Solving:Demonstrateresourcefulness in resolving complex configuration and technical issues independently.

+ Communication:Provideclear, constructive feedback and fostercollaboration across teams.

+ Leadership: Takeownership ofenhancementsorprojects, mentoring teammembersand driving results effectively.

+ Adaptability: Quickly adapttonew requirements, broadeningconfigurationand functional knowledge across multiple areas.

+ Customer Focus: Ensuresolutions align with business needs and delivermeasurablevalue.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPEREINCE REQUIRED:

+ Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.

+ Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.

+ Senior-level SAP configuration knowledge spanningsupportedfunctional areas.

+ Extensive experience(typically8+ years)in SAP configuration,functional processes, and technical integration, including at least two years of EWM experience

+ Strong business acumen with the ability to align IT capabilities to business goals.

+ Proficient in writing programming specifications and working withMicrosoft productivitytools.

+ Basic understanding of network, Unix, Windows Server, security,and cybersecurityrequirements.

+ Effective communicator with strong leadership and coaching capabilities.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

+ Experiencein SAPmodules related toSupplyChain (EWM, ECCWM, MM, PP,APO,IBP,etc.)

+ Experiencewith rolling outsolutions (e.g.SAPto a new production plant location)

+ Familiarity with BW data flow, cube,MultiProviderand query building

+ Experience with acquisition process and technical integration

+ Familiarity and ability to supportAPO-PPDS

+ Familiaritywith ABAPprogramming and/ordebugging

+ Experience in a food manufacturing environment

The pay range for this position is $102,931 - $152,338 per year.

Post Holdings provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, status as a covered veteran and any other category protected under applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)