Senior SAP PP/DS Business Analyst

Senior SAP Planning & Manufacturing Systems Analyst (Contract-to-Hire) Location: Golden, Colorado (100% Onsite) Compensation: $75–80/hr Travel Requirement: Approximately 25% Work Authorization: U.S. Citizen or Green Card required due to ITAR regulations We are seeking an experienced SAP professional to support manufacturing planning and supply chain operations through SAP PTM and PP/DS solutions. This position will partner with production, operations, supply chain, and technical teams to enhance planning functionality, optimize scheduling processes, and support enterprise SAP initiatives within a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in SAP production planning systems, manufacturing process integration, and cross-functional business analysis. Primary Responsibilities • Serve as a functional lead for SAP PP/DS and PTM-related manufacturing planning activities • Configure and support SAP solutions for production scheduling, capacity planning, and manufacturing execution processes • Gather operational requirements and convert business needs into scalable SAP functional designs • Coordinate testing efforts including integration, regression, and user acceptance testing • Support master data validation, migration activities, and process governance initiatives • Work closely with manufacturing, supply chain, and IT stakeholders to improve planning efficiency and system adoption • Develop documentation, process flows, and end-user training materials Required Qualifications • 5+ years of Business Systems or SAP Analyst experience within manufacturing or supply chain environments • Hands-on SAP experience supporting PP/DS, PTM, production planning, or advanced scheduling functions • Understanding of manufacturing operations, production workflows, and capacity management • Experience with SAP configuration, testing cycles, and master data management • Strong communication skills with the ability to interface across technical and operational teams • Must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder for ITAR compliance Preferred Experience • SAP implementation or deployment experience in manufacturing environments • Exposure to process improvement or ERP optimization initiatives • Experience supporting enterprise-level manufacturing integrations