We are seeking a Business Analyst / Product Costing Readiness Analyst to contribute to the design, documentation, and operationalization of an integrated MTP/Product Costing Readiness framework. This role will help connect currently disconnected planning, supply chain, finance, and data activities into a single end-to-end process, supporting the Product Costing Readiness Program workstream led by the Operations Data Office. The objective is to help build a sustainable readiness operating model that allows Product Costing readiness to be understood, managed, measured, and governed before costing activities begin. Responsibilities Help document the MTP / Product Costing Readiness lifecycle across cross-functional areas, including MTP Planning, Sales and Operations Planning, Forecast and Volume Planning, New Product Introductions, Supply Chain changes (source, site & discontinuation), Data (SAP master data, planning systems, and MTP tools), and Product Costing Capture potential impacts and future ways of working as S4 is implemented, contributing to End-to-End Process views (Level 0 and Level 1) with links to underlying sub-processes Prepare functional Swimlane Views, SIPOC models, Process dependency maps, and process exception views, with support from senior team members on critical path analysis and S4-impacted process views Support the documentation of the MTP / Costing Readiness Framework covering Marketing companies, Sites, Supply Planning, Data, and Finance readiness Assist in producing Readiness Framework artefacts, including Readiness Scorecard, Entry / Exit Criteria, Readiness Checklist, Readiness Gate Process, and Readiness Review Templates Contribute to the governance structure across the end-to-end process and functions, helping maintain the Governance Model, Meeting Structure, Terms of Reference, Escalation Model, Risk Management Model, Decision Log, and RACI Matrix Support the development of data standards and data quality controls for prioritised Product Costing CDEs, including ownership RACI, exceptions, KPIs, and remediation approaches Assist with project coordination tasks, including plan maintenance, RAID tracking, and project status reporting Collaborate with stakeholders across planning, supply chain, finance, and data functions to help align readiness activities Participate in continuous improvement of readiness processes and governance ahead of costing activities Requirements 2+ years of experience as a Business Analyst or in a comparable role, preferably within transformation programs Experience in Business Process Analysis, including process documentation, SIPOC modeling, and swimlane design Working knowledge of Master Data Management, including data standards, data quality rules, and governance basics Hands-on experience with SAP CO: Product Costing Understanding of Supply Chain Planning concepts, such as MTP, S&OP, Forecast and Volume Planning, and New Product Introductions Basic understanding of governance frameworks, RACI models, and risk management approaches Experience supporting project coordination activities, including plan maintenance, RAID tracking, and status reporting Familiarity with SAP master data, planning systems, and MTP tools, with general awareness of S4 implementation impacts Ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders across finance, supply chain, and data functions Intermediate English proficiency (B1+ level) Nice to have Familiarity with SAP C/4 HANA Sales Cloud Familiarity with SAP Service Cloud Exposure to readiness frameworks within ERP transformation programs
