Business Engineer III-SAP Functional

Panasonic Canada Inc.

For over 100 years, Panasonic has been committed to enhancing the well-being of people, communities, and society. Our technologies and solutions have been developed with one aim in mind: to enrich our lives and make life better – simpler, healthier, safer, more enjoyable, and more sustainable. Panasonic Canada Inc. (PCI) is a leading technology provider to businesses, government agencies and consumers across the region. The company leverages its strengths in Living Spaces, Immersive Entertainment, Sustainable Energy, Automated Supply Chains and Connected Solutions to provide lifestyle solutions to consumers as well as secure and resilient integrated solutions for B2B and B2G customers. We are proud to be recognized as one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers for 2020, 2021 and 2022. Come join our journey.

What Panasonic Canada Inc. Offers
Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage with a Health Spending Account
Panasonic Retirement Pension Plan (RPP/DCPP)
Group Retirement Savings Plan (RSP)
Generous Parental Leave Top Up
Education Assistance Program/ Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Purchase Program
Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
Competitive Rates on Home and Auto Insurance
Employee Volunteer Program – Paid Time Off for Volunteer Days
Panasonic Canada Inc. Hybrid Work Model

Panasonic Canada Inc. supports a hybrid work model. We understand that flexibility is essential for employees to do their best work while also balancing personal and life needs. Employees can expect to be in the office for a variable number of days per week based on the needs of the business unit, while having the ability to also work remote.

Panasonic Canada Inc. offers a Flexible Work Options policy which includes the ability to work remote, mobile, and create a compressed work schedule.

Business Engineer III:

The Business Engineer III analyzes, designs, develops, tests, documents and implements technology solutions to support Panasonic's IT strategy and business objectives and provides cost benefits to the Company. The Business Engineer III is involved in the development of new applications and in support of existing systems; Participates in the analysis and design of automated solutions to business problems or application software which directly affects the availability, functionality and reliability of products and systems to end users. The position will work collaboratively with IT Project Leads/Process owners/Subject Matter Experts and other business users in order to fully understand departmental/corporate objectives, to assist in the gathering of business and functional requirements as they relate to new development projects or system enhancements and to recommend and/or implement process changes to help achieve their goals more efficiently and effectively.

Please note this is a full-time opportunity.

Responsibilities:

Process Design and Application Architecture:

Performs routine to moderately complex analysis and design for various business applications and business critical functions. Gathers, analyzes and prioritizes user requirements. Develops graphical user interface design through the use of data models, functional flow diagrams and other documentation as part of the business and system analysis and design as defined by departmental standards and methodologies. Assists in driving concepts and requirements into a design that meets a defined business need.
Creates functional and technical specifications based on defined business rules. Facilitates walkthroughs to confirm business requirements and functional specifications. Works collaboratively with other senior members of information technology department to determine an optimal system design. Maintain current knowledge of PCI's business applications both within functional and technical areas.
This includes proficiency in SAP IMG as well as user exits and custom programs. Research technological advances and resources to provide appropriate recommendations.
Software Testing and Documentation:

Creates and executes applicable unit and system integration testing. Creates test scripts to automate testing where possible. Performs tests in accordance with the test plans created by the testing lead.
Verifies and ensures that tests meet the functional and business requirements. Develops usage scenarios and use cases. Highlights and identifies process and system changes to expert users to facilitate acceptance testing. Develops user documentation for on-going support. Creates and develops training documentation within a given project. Conduct user training as required.
Project Management:

Prepares project plan, identifies impact of scope changes, areas of risk and prepares and presents project planning efforts on a small to medium size projects. May act as project lead on a sub-process within a large project. Prepares and presents project deliverables to the appropriate management for project review throughout the development life cycle. Prepares appropriate feasibility studies and recommendations.
Tracks activities, prioritizes task, and escalates and addresses issues to resolution. Ensures successful project implementation within budget and time constraints. Negotiates with stakeholders to obtain agreement regarding requirements. Ensures IT controls are met within the given project including requirements defined for SOX.
Problem Management:
Responds in a timely and effective manner to resolve business application problems/incidents. Analyzes problems, identifies root cause and prepares appropriate solutions. Develops workarounds, prepares work process/application documentation and coordinates with other IT staff to implement effective resolution.

The Successful Candidate Will Have:

BA or BS in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business or another related field. Minimum 7 years of information technology/business process analysis experience preferably with SAP business application experience. Demonstrated project management skills is an asset.
Must be proficient in the functional areas of SAP applications within the logistics areas preferably in SAP S/4 HANA. Proficient in business process analysis, functional knowledge and configuration experience required in SAP ECC - Logistics areas. Experience in SAP S/4 HANA is preferred. SAP Certification in logistics areas is required. Proficiency required in Word, Excel,MS Project & VISIO
Requires the incumbent to devise unique and complex solutions creating alternatives and options to meet business needs and make recommendations for approvals. Scopes business requirements, defines problem, interprets technological opportunities and implements recommendations within approval guidelines. Diagnosis of a variety of sophisticated IT and businesss process problems requires a deep understanding of business and IT processes and technical knowledge to determine appropriate recommendations/solutions.
Uses well developed listening and consulting skills to ensure clarity of business requirements and solution opportunities. Ability to negotiate deliverables to business process owners to meet business objectives and gain commitment to project are critical to position.
How to Apply

Please include a PDF copy of your current resume.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Panasonic Canada Inc.

In order to drive our business to continued heights, our business practices and our contribution to society must be rooted in diversity, equity, and inclusion. We foster an environment in which everyone is able to share their voice and talents, in a safe space, where they have the opportunity and resources to fully realize their potential. We are therefore committed to developing and realizing programs, tools and processes that ensure a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for our employees

AODA Policy
Panasonic Canada Inc. has an accommodation process in place and provides accommodations for
job applicants with disabilities as appropriate. Assessment and selection materials and procedures can be made available in accessible formats and methods as appropriate. If you require a specific accommodation because of disability or medical need, please let us know when selected to take part in our recruitment process so that reasonable arrangements can be made for the appropriate accommodations to be in place as you move through our process.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

We thank you for your interest in working for Panasonic Canada Inc.

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