Drive Digital Transformation in Aviation as a Systems and Data Analyst

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a highly experienced Systems and Data Analyst to join our team in partnership with a global leader in the aviation industry. In this impactful role, you’ll help optimize mission-critical manufacturing and production systems through advanced SAP Production Planning expertise. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy solving complex business challenges, and want to shape the future of aerospace operations, this opportunity is for you.

Job Title: Systems and Data Analyst
Job Type: Full-Time Contract (6+ Months)

Schedule: Monday–Friday | First Shift | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Pay Rate: from $63 to $83 per hour

Location: Hybrid: 2–3 days in Seattle, WA; Dallas, TX; Long Beach, CA; Miami, FL; North Charleston, SC; Berkeley, MO; or Hazelwood, MO.

Your Impact

As a Systems and Data Analyst, you’ll serve as a strategic SAP Functional Analyst/Lead focused on SAP Production Planning (PP). You’ll collaborate with business leaders, architects, developers, and stakeholders to implement and enhance enterprise systems that support manufacturing excellence. Your expertise will directly contribute to efficiency, innovation, and operational success across aviation programs.

What You’ll Do

• Lead workshops and drive process solutioning initiatives

• Partner with SMEs, architects, developers, and system integrators to analyze processes and recommend improvements

• Configure and implement SAP PP solutions to meet evolving business needs

• Develop and maintain key project documentation including process flows, design specs, and decision documents

• Translate business requirements into technical specifications for development teams

• Create and execute unit tests, integration tests, and test plans for new functionality and enhancements

• Recommend SAP best practices aligned with clean core standards

• Support testing cycles, troubleshoot issues, and lead root cause analysis

• Utilize tools such as Signavio, JIRA, and Tricentis Tosca

• Independently lead object development while collaborating across teams

• Support SAP Project Systems and contribute to project plans using SAP Activate methodology

• Work within Agile (SAFe) frameworks to deliver high-quality results

Required Qualifications

• 12+ years of SAP PP consulting experience

• 4+ years of SAP S/4HANA Production Planning experience

• Hands-on expertise with SAP S/4HANA PP and QM modules

• Experience with at least two end-to-end SAP S/4HANA full lifecycle implementations

• Background in large, complex business environments

• Experience with interfaces, user exits, batch jobs, and standard SAP reporting

• Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced expertise in SAP Production Planning including MRP Live, BOMs, routings, work centers, demand management, forecasting, production orders, capacity planning, and costing

• Experience with FIORI applications and S/4HANA PPDS

• SAP Quality Management experience

• Cross-functional integration knowledge with SAP SD, MM, EWM, FICO, and QM

• Experience with PLM and MES integrations

• Aerospace and Defense industry experience

• Knowledge of discrete and repetitive manufacturing

• SAP certifications in SAP S/4 PP, QM, or MM

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Why Join Us

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect talented professionals with industry-leading organizations where innovation thrives. In this role, you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive pay starting at $64.20/hour

• Hybrid work flexibility for work-life balance

• Opportunity to work with a world-renowned aviation leader

• Exposure to cutting-edge SAP transformation projects

• A collaborative, high-performing culture focused on growth and success

• The chance to make a real impact in aerospace manufacturing operations

Ready to Elevate Your Career?

If you’re a seasoned SAP professional ready to lead transformational initiatives in aviation, we want to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step with PDS Tech Commercial.

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