Power your Thirst for More at DrinkPAK, where we revolutionize beverage manufacturing, driven by automation and sustainability. Together, through grit and innovation, we break new ground in record time by acquiring the most advanced technology and attracting the brightest talent. Our explosive growth and journey through uncharted territories offers unique career opportunities enabling passionate individuals to reach their full potential. To support our teams, we offer enriching lifestyle accounts, comprehensive benefits, formal development programs, and an energizing environment. Drive your success at DrinkPAK, where we refresh, hydrate and nourish the world and our employees alike.
POSITION DESCRIPTION: We are looking for a technically skilled, motivated SAP IT Analyst to support production operations and system testing while connecting business requirements with IT capabilities. The ideal candidate will have foundational knowledge of SAP modules, including MM, SD, FI/CO, and PP, as well as hands-on programming experience and an interest in learning ABAP and other AI systems . This role includes gathering requirements, supporting implementations, and helping ensure the SAP environment supports business objectives. In addition this role will also be focused on managing the interfaces between our SAP ERP (PP/MM), Extended Warehouse Management (EWM), and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
You will maintain seamless communication between the digital warehouse floor and shop floor machines, resolving daily operational issues and conducting critical system testing. This position offers an excellent path to develop deeply technical skills in smart factory automation and integrated supply chains.
BENEFITS: The well-being of our team members and their families is critically important to us. As part of this commitment, we offer:
- PPO medical, dental, and vision insurance for our employees AND their dependents, 100% paid by the Company
- A cell phone stipend
- Annual discretionary bonus
- 401(k) match program, pet insurance, life insurance, and more
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Triage Shop Floor Issues: Troubleshoot day-to-day transactional, network, and data flow failures between the MES layer and SAP PP/EWM.
- Interface Monitoring: Actively monitor IDocs, queue errors (qRFC), and API message brokers that sync warehouse staging with MES production lines.
- Device Troubleshooting: Resolve data entry errors coming from RF mobile scanners, plant floor terminals, and automated labeling systems.
- SLA Compliance: Document, track, and close entry-level support incidents using service management platforms (e.g., ServiceNow) within required deadlines.
- Test Case Development: Write clear, step-by-step test scripts for minor SAP/MES system enhancements, bug fixes, and patch releases.
- Testing Execution: Conduct Unit Testing, Integration Testing, and Regression Testing to verify that warehouse movements successfully trigger MES events.
- UAT Support: Coordinate with shop floor power-users to facilitate User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and log configuration defects.
- Master Data Validation: Review and update fundamental master data setups, including SAP storage bins, production versions, BOMs, and MES routing configurations.
- Write SOPs: Document testing results and build standard operating procedures (SOPs) to help production operators avoid recurring system errors. [1, 2]
Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.
- At least 1–3 years of professional experience in an IT support, data analyst, or manufacturing plant environment.
- Technical proficiency in debugging various languages.
- Foundational understanding of SAP PP (Production Orders, Confirmations, Goods Issues).
- Familiarity with SAP EWM / WM concepts (Staging, Production Supply Areas, Goods Receipts)
- Familiarity with integration technologies (e.g., PI/PO, APIs, EDI).
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with S/4HANA implementations or migrations.
- Knowledge of Agile or hybrid project methodologies.
- Exposure to SAP Solution Manager, SAP BTP, or cloud-based SAP services.
- Prior experience using test tracking tools is highly preferred.
- Basic understanding of data communication interfaces (IDocs, XML, or RFC queues)
Soft Skills:
- Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams with considerable time spent on the physical, fast-paced manufacturing plant floor.
- Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and continuous improvement.
OUR VALUES
Our company’s culture is guided by our shared values of Speed, Intensity, and Purpose. These values are demonstrated in the following ways based on the role within the organization.
- Speed: Take the initiative to promptly identify and address potential issues or opportunities. Maintain a sense of urgency in your work, completing tasks efficiently.
- Intensity: Remain resilient in the face of challenges and setbacks by possessing a positive attitude, persevering through obstacles, and demonstrating adaptability in your approach.
- Purpose: Take ownership of your responsibilities, and value the input and skillsets of your peers by working together as One PAK.
ABOUT DRINKPAK
DrinkPAK is the premiere manufacturer of canned beverages in North America. As producers of the largest and fastest-growing alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in the world, DrinkPAK provides full-service support for procurement, batching, processing, filling, packaging, warehousing, and distribution. Founded in 2020, DrinkPAK has revolutionized canned beverage manufacturing by offering extreme capacity and format flexibility through cutting-edge technology and a commitment to the best talent in the industry. For more information, visit www.drinkpak.com.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- The employee frequently is required to talk and hear, in person, via video conferencing (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, etc.), and telephonically.
- The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
- The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk and is frequently required to sit.
