For our Global Business Process Excellence team we are looking for a Business Analyst (f/m/d).
As a Business Analyst, you will support the Global Process Owners (GPOs) with the analysis, design, and improvement of processes in Plant Maintenance (PM) and Production Planning (Produce-to-Stock), with a strong focus on inventory management and optimization.
You will contribute to identifying and addressing inefficiencies in stock processes, applying data mining and analytics to uncover patterns, support decision-making, and propose actionable improvements. With a background in SAP and an interest in process optimization, you will help ensure that inventory and production processes are aligned with business requirements and optimized for cost efficiency and reliability.
This position is located in Heidelberg and you will directly report to the Head of Procurement Business Transformation.
YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE
1. Close collaboration with the Global Process Owners and group departments (Competence Center Cement, Digital)
2. Support the development of efficient business processes and policies by providing data-driven insights and identifying optimization opportunities.
3. Apply data mining and analytics to detect process inefficiencies, monitor KPIs, and propose improvements for inventory optimization, plant maintenance and production planning.
4. Assist in aligning business needs with SAP S/4HANA functionality and contribute to process harmonization across systems
5. Support testing, validation, and rollout of process-related solutions and software tools.
6. Contribute to training and knowledge-sharing activities to support end users in adopting new processes and tools.
7. Prepare business cases, solution proposals, and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders
8. Participate in cross-functional meetings and workshops, facilitating discussions between business and IT
9. Willingness to travel to business offices as appropriate and as necessary
YOUR PROFILE
10. Education/Qualification
University degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Information Systems, Data Science, or a related field
1–3 years of experience in business analysis, process improvement, or data-driven roles
Interest and knowledge in SAP systems (ECC, ideally S/4HANA; experience with PM and PP modules is a plus)
Familiarity with data mining / data analytics tools (e.g., Celonis) and curiosity for new technologies
11. Business Competence
Solid understanding of inventory management and/or production processes, ideally in a manufacturing or cement industry context
Very good verbal and written communication skills in English
Good analytical and technical problem-solving skills
12. Soft skills
Teamwork and collaboration abilities
Experience in an international working environment
Very good presentation skills
13. Management Skills
Focus on results, control and process efficiency
Fast and consistent implementation of decisions
Self-drive
14. Leadership Skills
Internal & external motivation
Goal orientation
15. Communication
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact across teams and cultures
OUR OFFER
We are convinced that only those who successfully realize their personal goals can also fully contribute professionally. That's why we offer you attractive benefits, such as:
16. Flexible working time models with up to 50% remote working within Germany
17. 30 vacation days plus additional special vacation days
18. Attractive compensation with profit share/bonus, Christmas, and vacation payment
19. Multiple learning & development options: support of job-related further training, various technical and leadership development programs
20. JobTicket, JobBike and further special conditions and discounts for e.g., gyms
21. Company fitness room, various sports classes, health, and prevention campaigns
22. Individual onboarding with buddy program as well as various networking initiatives (Network of Women, International Network etc.)
23. Modern headquarters next to the river Neckar with ergonomic workplaces and height-adjustable desks
24. Canteen with discounted and healthy meals
25. Bicycle and underground parking with charging stations – for e-bike and car
... and much more.