SAP BW Architect

NJ - 499 Washington

• JOB SUMMARY

  This is a opportunity for a technical candidate to participate in a greenfield deployment of the latest SAP tools into the Tory Burch landscape along with our overall program to migrate AFS to S4/Fashion
  
  The Principal analyst of BW4HANA will be responsible for managing a vendor-led transformation of our existing data warehouse to BW4HANA. This person will work with subject matter experts on the team to drive and deliver the end to end solution on BW4HANA in the upcoming year and then own the delivery of continuous improvements and enhancements on the platform.

  JOB DESCRIPTION

  Subject matter expertise on BW4H:
  •    Experience in driving architecture and design for end-to-end global implementations of SAP BW/ECC with responsibility for Reporting and Analytics streams.
  •    Expertise in S4HANA reporting artifacts such as CDS views, Fiori Apps, Eclipse Studio
  •    Expertise in Enterprise HANA artifacts such as HANA Studio, Calc Views
  •    Experience with SAP SLT and Data Replication
  •    Functions as the design authority for how BW4HANA is implemented, in support of overall transformation program

  
  Vendor Management
  •    Works with the offshore vendor to manage delivery against predetermined sprints defined during the design phase
  •    Manages partnerships with internal teams (Infrastructure, Enterprise Applications) to drive interdependencies and reduce risks
  •    Manages scope and quality of deliverables from offshore vendors
  •    Tests and validates releases

  Testing
  •    Drives end to end testing and signoff on sprints

  Performance and Load Testing
  •    Participates in performance and load testing of the platform, including loads from reporting users, extraction and load of data and replication into Hadoop for Customer Analytics

  Data Visualization
  •    Works with the information delivery team to build out target information delivery architecture across SAP Analytics Hub, Fiori, CAR, SAC, MicroStrategy and Tableau
  •    Works with the MicroStrategy team to develop target projects within the platform for backward compatibility to existing reports and subscriptions

  Operational Excellence
  •    Work with the vendor to build a reliable and robust batch cycle and replication paradigm across SAP and non-SAP systems
  •    Work with the offshore production team to organize handoff and onboarding in preparation for cutover
  •    Participate in cutover activities at the time of release

  REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

  •    Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline 
  •    9+ years of experience with SAP BW
  •    Strong understanding of Retail and Fashion business processes and KPIs.
  •    At least 2 complete lifecycles of delivery on HANA
  •    Deep knowledge of retail data within the context of SAP (MM, BD, etc.)
  •    7+ years of data management experience in a complex, multi-platform distributed environment.
  •    Experience in Business Intelligence and data warehousing development techniques
  •    Excellent analytical, solution engineering, and communication skills
  •    Experience with HANA Studio development environment

  PREFERRED SKILLS 

  •    Experience with MicroStrategy, SAC or equivalent data visualization and business intelligence tools

  DESIRED ATTRIBUTES

  •    Adaptable – Change before you have to. Changes course easily – Knows when to be patient and when to push – Works well in the gray – Shows grace under pressure – Owns mistakes and learns from them – Balances multiple priorities

  •    Entrepreneurial Spirit – Own it. Takes initiative, doesn’t wait for direction – Builds for the future – Takes personal ownership and accountability – Is resourceful in getting things done

  •    Collaborative – No “I” in Tory. Is self-aware and open-minded – Integrates the perspectives of others – Is direct but respectful – Communicates cross functionally – Knows when to get people involved and when to make a decision – Takes an inclusive approach

  •    Client & Brand Focus – Put yourself in Tory’s shoes. Passionate about the brand and the work – Creates a transformational client experience – Makes decisions in the best interest of the company and our customers – Focuses on internal and external customers

  •    Live the Values – Being “Buddy.” Keeps the “Buddy Values” alive (Kindness, humility, warmth, honesty, loyalty, compassion, integrity, and passion) – It’s not just what you do, but how you do it – Contributes to a positive and productive environment

  •    Functional Expertise – Know Your Stuff. Has the skills necessary to perform the job – Keeps current on trends, skills, and practices – Puts learning into practice
   

  Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

  Tory Burch LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to an individual’s age, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy) or sexual orientation, gender expression, military status, marital status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, disability or membership in any other protected class under applicable law. Likewise, we will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, Ordinance No. 184652. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment.

  Disability Accommodation

  Tory Burch is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. If you require assistance or an accommodation with the hiring process, please contact talent@toryburch.com.