Senior Analyst – Application Support (Oracle &
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- Dubai
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Provide end-to-end support for Oracle Retail, Oracle EBS, and SAP S/4HANA modules (Finance, Supply Chain, Inventory, Procurement).
- Manage incident lifecycle from detection to closure, ensuring SLA adherence (MTTA, MTTR, resolution targets).
- Perform advanced troubleshooting across ERP, retail, and finance systems.
- Escalate complex defects to L3 or vendors and track resolution to closure.
- Validate deployments, perform post-release checks, and support change advisory activities.
- Support procurement, replenishment, warehousing, and store operations across Oracle and SAP landscapes.
- Oversee inventory accuracy, reconciliation processes, and stock integrity across systems.
- Investigate and resolve stock mismatches between ERP and downstream retail systems.
- Support business during peak periods, stock takes, and operational rollouts.
- Own and manage stock take processes across Oracle Retail, Xstore, and SAP S/4HANA inventory modules.
- Coordinate physical and cycle counts across stores and warehouses.
- Investigate stock variances and collaborate with Finance and Operations to resolve discrepancies.
- Ensure accurate posting of stock adjustments into ERP and financial systems.
- Support SAP S/4HANA Finance and Oracle financial modules including GL, AP, AR, and Financial Reporting.
- Ensure data integrity during month-end and year-end closing cycles.
- Partner with Finance teams to support budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes.
- Assist in audit compliance, financial governance, and regulatory reporting requirements.
- Troubleshoot integration issues across APIs, middleware, message queues, EDI, and SFTP layers.
- Validate payloads, monitor message flows, and coordinate safe reprocessing of failed transactions.
- Support end-to-end omnichannel flows between ERP, OMS, POS, WMS, and eCommerce platforms.
- Ensure data consistency across Oracle and SAP environments.
- Maintain proactive monitoring and alert tuning across ERP and retail systems.
- Analyze logs and performance metrics to identify recurring issues and capacity risks.
- Reduce Breach on Arrival (BOA) incidents through improved alert logic and preventive controls.
- Produce SLA and performance reports for leadership review.
- Ensure adherence to ITIL processes (Incident, Problem, Change, Release).
- Maintain audit trails, access controls, and compliance standards across Oracle and SAP platforms.
- Manage user access, roles, and authorization requests in line with security policies.
- Develop and maintain operational runbooks and knowledge base documentation.
- Automate repetitive support tasks using scripting (Python, Shell, PowerShell).
- Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and implement permanent corrective actions.
- Drive system optimization initiatives to improve stability and business performance.
- Act as primary liaison between Business, Finance, IT, and third-party vendors.
- Translate business requirements into functional and technical specifications.
- Manage vendor SLAs and coordinate system upgrades, patches, and enhancements.
- Represent Application Support in cross-functional and executive forums.
- 5+ years of experience in enterprise Application Support within retail or distribution environments.
- Hands-on experience supporting both Oracle (Retail/EBS) and SAP S/4HANA systems.
- Strong understanding of retail supply chain, inventory management, and finance processes.
- ERP knowledge across Oracle and SAP S/4HANA modules (Finance, MM, SD, Inventory).
- Integration knowledge (APIs, middleware, EDI, SFTP, message queues).
- Experience with incident and change management tools (e.g., ServiceNow, JIRA).
- Familiarity with monitoring and observability platforms.
- Basic scripting/automation capability (Python, Shell, PowerShell).
- Ability to perform SQL queries for troubleshooting.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Excellent stakeholder communication and vendor coordination skills.
- Ability to prioritize based on business impact and operate in high-pressure retail environments.
- Proactive mindset with focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence.
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