SAP BW/4HANA Developer & Administrator (including Planning)

Position Overview

We are seeking a SAP BW/4HANA Developer & Administrator with planning expertise to design, develop, and maintain our next-generation data warehouse and business intelligence platform, including integrated planning solutions using SAP Analytics Cloud and BW/4HANA planning capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

BW/4HANA Development & Administration

• Design and develop data warehouse models using Advanced DataStore Objects (aDSOs), CompositeProviders, and Open ODS Views
• Create and maintain data extraction processes from SAP and non-SAP source systems
• Implement LSA++ methodology and modern data warehousing architectures
• Develop BEx queries, calculation views, and analytical models for reporting requirements
• Manage system administration including transport management, performance tuning, and capacity planning

Planning & Forecasting Solutions

• Implement integrated planning solutions using BW/4HANA Planning Analytics and SAP Analytics Cloud
• Design planning models, input forms, and approval workflows for financial and operational planning

• Configure planning functions, sequences, and automated calculation routines

• Develop driver-based planning models and scenario planning capabilities

• Integrate planning data with operational reporting and analytics dashboards

Data Integration & Modeling

• Design ETL processes using Data Transfer Process (DTP), transformations, and process chains
• Implement real-time data integration using SAP Landscape Transformation Replication Server
• Create hybrid scenarios connecting BW/4HANA with SAP Analytics Cloud and other cloud services

• Develop data quality checks, validation rules, and error handling mechanisms

• Optimize data models for performance and implement data lifecycle management

Analytics & Reporting

• Build analytical applications using SAP Analytics Cloud with BW/4HANA connectivity
• Create self-service analytics capabilities and governed data discovery solutions

• Develop mobile-optimized dashboards and responsive planning interfaces

• Implement authorization concepts and row-level security for sensitive data

• Support migration from legacy BW systems to BW/4HANA platform

Required Qualifications

Technical Skills

• 5+ years experience with SAP BW development and 2+ years with BW/4HANA specifically
• )Strong knowledge of BW/4HANA objects (aDSOs, CompositeProviders, HANA calculation views)

• Experience with SAP Analytics Cloud planning and integrated planning scenarios

• Proficiency in ABAP, SQL Script, and HANA modeling techniques

• Knowledge of data extraction methods (extractors, ODP, SLT, Data Services)

• Understanding of LSA++ methodology and modern data warehouse architectures

Planning & Analytics Skills

• Experience with financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes

• Knowledge of planning functions, currency translation, and allocation methods

• Understanding of business intelligence and self-service analytics concepts

• Experience with performance management and KPI framework design

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field

• SAP certifications (BW/4HANA Developer, SAP Analytics Cloud Planning)

• Experience with S/4HANA integration and embedded analytics

• Background in finance, controlling, or business planning processes

• Knowledge of cloud migration strategies and hybrid architectures