Senior Business Analyst

For our Client from pharmaceutical industry we are looking for Senior/Lead Business Analyst – Supply Chain Digitalisation & EDI Integration.

• Solid experience with SAP Supply Chain processes (e.g., Purchase & Distribution, inbound deliveries, idoc processing).
• Strong understanding of EDI message types (ORDERS, ORDRSP, DESADV, ORDCHG, STTPOD) and integration flows.
• Ability to analyse, troubleshoot, and resolve complex system issues across SAP, OpenText, and supplier interfaces.
• Experience working with suppliers, IT teams, and supply chain functions in a global environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to translate technical topics into clear, actionable steps.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trusted relationships with suppliers and colleagues.
• Structured, detail-oriented mindset with the ability to handle multiple parallel topics under time pressure.

EDI Integration & Message Flow Management:

• Drive implementation and troubleshooting of EDI message types such as ORDERS, ORDRSP, DESADV, ORDCHG, and STPPOD flows for suppliers across multiple markets.
• Analyse EDI/XML/EDIFACT structures, validate mapping requirements, and provide examples or corrections to suppliers and partners.
• Guide suppliers through onboarding, connectivity setup, and end-to-end message testing via OpenText Trading Grid.

SAP Purchase & Distribution – Operational Support:

• Monitor and resolve idoc errors, ensuring stable inbound and outbound message processing (including HU-assignments, inbound delivery corrections, and SAP logistic execution steps).
• Support warehousing integrations, label requirements (SSCC, multiple packing levels), and ensure alignment with warehouse and logistics teams.

Supplier Collaboration & Issue Resolution:

• Act as first-line expert to suppliers regarding EDI issues, connectivity problems, incorrect messages, or missing packing data.
• Communicate technical and process expectations clearly, including data requirements, packing logic, label placement, and barcode structures.

Testing & Validation:

• Coordinate and execute end-to-end testing of EDI integrations between supplier systems, OpenText, and SAP.
• Validate idocs, error logs, mapping results, and ensure compliance with NN message implementation guidelines.
• Support test case preparation and ensure alignment with URS and implementation plans.

Knowledge Sharing & Training:

• Deliver training sessions for stakeholders on idoc monitoring, digital order confirmation, supplier message handling, and internal tools.
• Prepare materials, guides, and deep-dives to support internal colleagues and suppliers.