This is a hybrid role based out of our HQ office near Portland, Oregon. The expectation is for employees to be in-office 3 days or more per week, depending on business need. This in-office expectation is subject to change at business discretion.

ABOUT THE POSITION

At Columbia Sportswear, our Digital Technology (CDT) team plays a critical role in enabling global operations through robust, scalable systems. We are seeking a Principal Software Analyst to join our SAP Procure to Pay technology team. This role is ideal for a hands-on analyst with 8+ years of experience who specializes in SAP AFS system configuration, operational execution, and solution delivery within enterprise supply chain platforms.
As a Principal SAP Procure to Pay, Software Analyst at Columbia you’ll have an opportunity to truly own your work. You’ll take pride in furthering P2P functionality, executing projects, proposing enhancements, improving processes, and being the go-to person for the work done in the Material Master space of the SAP AFS MM module.
Within this role you’ll collaborate with business owners to gather functional requirements for projects, enhancements and development items. Facilitate design sessions, documenting scope, business requirements, system configuration, functional specifications, and training material as needed. You’ll configure the SAP AFS MM module, partner with our ABAP developers for custom development needs, perform functional unit and integration tests, and support implementation as well as production support.

YOU HAVE

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred with emphasis in Information Systems, Supply Chain Management or related field. Additional years of techno/functional supply chain experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 8+ years of IT experience in software systems analysis, with a strong focus on SAP material creation, pricing, costing and ERP system configuration and support.
• Proven experience configuring and maintaining SAP AFS
• Strong understanding of supply chain processes with a preferred focus on material master elements; material creation, pricing, costing, PIRs, org structure in support of transactional purchase order and sales order data enablement.
• Technical proficiency in:
• ERP configuration and workflow design
• Cloud platforms (Azure preferred) for integration and automation
• SQL code for data retrieval
• Service management tools (e.g., ServiceNow, Jira)
• Experience with system integrations, data mapping, and troubleshooting across platforms.
• Familiarity with Agile delivery practices and DevOps principles.
• Excellent documentation, testing, and communication skills.
• Experience in at least one full cycle ERP implementation required.
• SAP configuration in Materials Management and SAP AFS, FMS or S4 functionality and apparel industry practices
  

  Hybrid

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This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position’s scope and function in the company.
Columbia Sportswear Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Columbia Sportswear is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088EEOCKnowYourRights6.12.pdf. If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please notify your recruiter.
At Columbia Sportswear Company, we’re proud to offer regular full-time employees a benefits package that includes a variety of services and products to help make your life and work more rewarding. Our benefit programs contribute to overall employee well-being by aligning those programs with the fundamental elements of well-being: physical, social/emotional, financial, career and community. Benefits that can protect your family’s financial future and help you save money through our 401k plan plus a generous company match. Columbia offers medical, dental, vision, life Insurance, disability, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, and an assortment of voluntary benefit offerings (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and legal services). In addition, Columbia offers EAP + which is free and confidential 24/7/365 counseling services. We have extensive wellness benefits, employee discounts and a generous time off program available.
If you need an accommodation/adjustment to successfully complete and submit your application, please reach out to AskHR@columbia.com with the Subject: Applicant Assistance Requested

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