The Business Systems Analyst (BSA) ensures an effective and efficient systems/process operating environment. The BSA is responsible for leading research and analysis efforts to identify business requirements, and translate them into effective systems design in such a way that they may be effectively modeled and configured within the ERP suite of products. The BSA solves complex issues that arise with system operations and supports the development of enhancements or new releases. The BSA will utilize business and systems expertise to identify new or improved business processes, and evaluates them for adoption into the ERP environment, often providing ongoing consultative services to both business & ES partners.SAP Enterprise resource planning modules including:eSourcing/Contract Lifecycle ManagementPricingMaterial Management (SAP MM)Environment, Health & Safety for Extended for Warehouse Management (SAP EWM)Vistex - Rebates and Incentive ProgramsFinancial Accounting and Controlling (SAP FICO)Business Planning & Consolidation (SAP BPC)

Development, execution and communication of the pricing setting / maintenance process. Developed and improved the processes / tools used by Product Management to set product price points. Provided functionality and information from Product Cross Reference to enhance the pricing process and have Grainger’s product portfolio priced to market. Subject matter expert for the pricing team with key business partners: Enterprise Systems, Product Management, Merchandising, Sales / Sales Effectiveness and Contract Administration.

Ensured training and training documentation was delivered consistently with the full benefits of the ASAP system to Product Management, Pricing and Merchandising.

Operation Specialist 10/02 – 7/2004Responsible for supporting, coordinating and executing key Supply Chain operational processes including line reviews, Inbound Operations, and day to day operations of Cleaning, Safety and Security suppliers. Supply Management Specialist 8/99 - 10/02Performed key supply management and operational processes for the Cleaning, Safety and Security category. Managed New Item and Supplier Addition Process. Coordinated page creation / correction for Grainger Catalogs with Suppliers, Marketing and Product Specialists.Product Specialist 8/97 - 7/99Maintained technical expertise and product/market knowledge to provide world class customer service to Grainger customers.Product Line Assistant 5/96 - 7/97Provided specialized and administrative support to all areas of Supply Chain Operations.Procurement Assistant 2/95 - 5/96Develop relationships with new and established vendors. Served as liaison between customer service and suppliers. Maintain stock number and pricing database files. Coordinated Special projects.Customer Service Representative 3/94 - 2/95