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Senior Business Systems Analyst, PRHPS (Open to Remote)

Penguin Random House, New York, NY

Home of the world’s best books.

Duration: Full-Time


Problem solver wanted! Penguin Random House (PRH), the world’s largest trade book publisher, is seeking a Senior Business Systems Analyst to join the 8-member Publishing Operations Systems team which supports the core processes used by PRH employees across all departments, including Managing Editorial, Production, Inventory, Marketing, Publicity, Design, Sales, IT, Customer Service, and Fulfillment.

The role includes requirements gathering, data analysis, project management, user support, and some training. This is a great opportunity for someone with SAP consulting experience who enjoys complex problem solving.  

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in SAP MM and PP modules, SAP implementation and customization, large data set manipulation, and product pricing conditions. This is a business analyst position and does not require coding experience.   

Key Responsibilities:
* Analyze business requirements and design solutions to improve business processes, particularly in the areas of SAP MM/PP modules and product pricing conditions 
* Gather and manipulate large data sets to derive insights and drive business decisions 
* Effectively manage complex, multi-system projects with diverse stakeholder groups
* Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure that business requirements are understood and solutions meet business needs 

* Conduct functional and technical analysis, create system design documentation, and perform configuration changes in a highly customized SAP system
* Develop and execute test plans to ensure that solutions are thoroughly tested and meet functional and technical requirements 
* Participate in the development of training materials and train end-users on new system functionality 
* Provide ongoing support and troubleshooting for systems and processes related to SAP MM/PP modules and ebook pricing 


Qualifications:
* 7+ years of experience in business systems analysis or related fields 
* 3+ years of SAP analyst experience required  SAP MM/PP is a plus 

* Advanced Excel required 
* Analytical, data-driven approach; logical thinker with ability to articulate meaningful conclusions found in the data 
* Experience in designing and implementing solutions to optimize business processes 
* Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with stakeholders across different departments and levels of the organization 
* Ability to effectively prioritize work across multiple projects, working with supervisor as needed
* Ability to thrive either while working independently or in a team environment 
* Experience in book publishing is a plus 
* Experience with product pricing a plus 


If you meet the qualifications outlined above and are passionate about using your skills to drive business success, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. 

The salary range for this position is $95,000-$100,000. All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company results.

About Penguin Random House

Penguin Random House is the leading adult and children’s publishing house in North America, the United Kingdom and many other regions around the world. In publishing the best books in every genre and subject for all ages, we are committed to quality, excellence in execution, and innovation throughout the entire publishing process: editorial, design, marketing, publicity, sales, production, and distribution.

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