Enterprise resource planning (erp) business analyst sap iii

Inside the Role

The Business Solutions team in Portland serves as a key partner to Controlling, Accounting and the broader Finance community across the North America region, ensuring stable, efficient, and standardized financial processes within Daimler Truck’s cbFC (common basic Finance and Controlling) system landscape. In this role, you will combine deep SAP expertise with business process consulting to maintain and continuously improve critical financial systems and processes. Acting as a central link between business key users and global Level 3 support teams in Germany, you will help resolve complex system issues, implement new functionality, and drive process enhancements that directly impact financial accuracy, operational efficiency, and decision-making. Beyond operational support, the team plays a critical role in delivering strategic transformation initiatives, including system enhancements, process standardization, and cross-functional projects. You will contribute to these efforts by applying your functional expertise to design and implement solutions that align with both local business needs and global corporate strategy.

Posting Information

We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.

We Take Care of Our Team

• Typically requires a Bachelors Degree
• Typically requires 5-7 years of relevant experience or 8 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree
• Requires in-depth knowledge and expertise in job field and working knowledge of related disciplines
• Uses analytical thought to independently solve complex problems with minimal guidance and identify solutions
• May lead team or department projects or work streams within broader projects
• Acts as an advisor to management and key external stakeholders on job field related projects
• Acts as a resource and guide for colleagues with less experience
• Uses experience to contribute to standards in which others will operate

What You Drive at DTNA

Own end-to-end cbFC process and system support for North America Hub entities, with primary focus on Inventory Accounting, Product Costing, and Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) as well as cross-functional support of adjacent process areas.

Serve as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor to Controlling and Accounting stakeholders by analyzing process and system issues, assessing business impact, and recommending sustainable solutions that ensure stable, accurate, and efficient financial processes and enable reliable reporting and business decision-making.

Lead the resolution of complex incidents and system issues by collaborating closely with key users and Level 3 / global support teams, ensuring timely resolution and minimizing business disruption.

Manage and coordinate cbFC-related project implementations, including new entity rollouts, integration of connected logistics systems, and major system or process changes. Lead project activities across the full project lifecycle (requirements, design, testing, deployment), ensuring successful delivery aligned with business goals and timelines.

Drive implementation of system enhancements and template changes, including local change requests and new cbFC functionality, ensuring alignment with global standards while meeting local business requirements.

Act as a key integration partner between business and cbFC IT, facilitating clear communication, structured issue resolution, and effective knowledge transfer to key users and stakeholders across functional areas.

Provide strategic and operational guidance by evaluating the impact of system and process changes on financial operations and advising stakeholders on optimal solutions that support long-term business objectives.

Drive continuous improvement (CI) initiatives by identifying opportunities to simplify processes, enhance system capabilities, and increase efficiency across upstream systems, cbFC processes, and cross-functional workflows.

Define and support future-state process design in close collaboration with business and leadership teams, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy, policies and standardized cbFC frameworks.

Ensure system stability and quality through structured testing and validation activities within the assigned functional area, safeguarding continuity of operations for cbFC North America locations.

Maintain close alignment with global cbFC support teams (Central, HUBs) to ensure process consistency, leverage best practices, and support the successful execution of global initiatives.

Knowledge You Should Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Accounting, Finance or a related field, with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Proven experience with SAP configuration, customization, and testing, including the ability to analyze system behavior, troubleshoot issues, and implement sustainable solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze existing business processes and design improved future-state (To-Be) solutions, balancing business requirements with system capabilities and standards.
• Experience leading or contributing to SAP / ERP projects in a hybrid work environment, including requirements gathering, design, testing, and deployment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess business impact and translate complex requirements into effective process and system solutions.
• Experience with SAP interfaces and system integrations, including monitoring, troubleshooting, and ensuring data consistency across connected systems.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively engage business stakeholders, IT teams, and global support organizations in a cross-functional environment.
• Ability to think holistically and across disciplines, integrating process, system, and organizational perspectives to deliver balanced and sustainable solutions.

Exceptional Candidates Might Have

• Advanced degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Information Systems, or Computer Science.
• SAP Certification in a relevant functional area (e.g., MM, CO, FI) preferred.
• Project management experience or PMP (Project Management Professional) certification preferred.
• Experience in SAP system implementation, rollout, or major enhancement projects, including new entity deployments, system upgrades, or integration of connected systems.
• Experience with cbFC processes, templates, or similar standardized global SAP environments.
• Background in manufacturing, automotive, or logistics-driven environments.

Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)- Portland, OR US. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Schedule Type:

Remote

At Daimler Truck North America, we recognize our world is changing faster than ever before. By listening to the needs of today, we’re building to solve with cutting-edge solutions in sustainability and future driving technology across electric, hydrogen and autonomous. These solutions, backed by years of innovative success and achievement, continue DTNA’s legacy as the undisputed industry leader. Our evolving brand portfolio is second to none, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, Demand Detroit, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis, and Financial Services. Together, we work as one team towards our envisioned future – building a cleaner, safer and more efficient tomorrow for all.

That is what we are working toward - for all who keep the world moving.

Additional Information

• Visa sponsorship will only be open to current Daimler Truck North America employees working under an existing U.S. Daimler Truck North America Visa
• All other applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application
• Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check
• Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen
• Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions
• EEO - Disabled/Veterans
• Daimler Truck North America is committed to workforce inclusion and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, family relationship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender and transitioning status), genetic information, or veteran status.
• For an accommodation or special assistance with applying for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at 503-745-8982 or toll free 800-206-3369. For TTY/TDD enabled call 503-745-2137 or toll free 866-355-6935.