Principal Software Analyst - SAP MM P2P

This is a hybrid role based out of our HQ office near Portland, Oregon. The expectation is for employees to be in-office 3 days or more per week, depending on business need. This in-office expectation is subject to change at business discretion.

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 Analyst to join our SAP Procure to Pay technology team. This role is ideal for a hands-on analyst with 8+ years of experience who specializes in SAP AFS system configuration, operational execution, and solution delivery within 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.

HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE 

• Own the configuration and setup of 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 solutions by translating business needs into system configurations, workflows, and integrations that are scalable and supportable.

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

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

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

• Document and maintain system 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 by including 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 in SAP 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.

YOU HAVE 

• 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. 

Columbia Sportswear Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Columbia Sportswear is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf. If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please notify your recruiter.

At Columbia Sportswear Company, we’re proud to offer regular full-time employees a benefits package that includes a variety of services and products to help make your life and work more rewarding. Our benefit programs contribute to overall employee well-being by aligning those programs with the fundamental elements of well-being: physical, social/emotional, financial, career and community. Benefits that can protect your family’s financial future and help you save money through our 401k plan plus a generous company match. Columbia offers medical, dental, vision, life Insurance, disability, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, and an assortment of voluntary benefit offerings (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and legal services). In addition, Columbia offers EAP + which is free and confidential 24/7/365 counseling services. We have extensive wellness benefits, employee discounts and a generous time off program available.

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