Senior Contract Analyst

WHO WE ARE

KNAPP brings new technology to warehouse automation. 

The KNAPP Group is a global provider of intelligent automation solutions for intralogistics and manufacturing, specializing in the sectors healthcare, fashion/apparel, general retail, food retail, industry and service. We live and breathe automation. We, more than 8,000 employees of the KNAPP Group across over 60 locations worldwide, shaping the future-oriented intralogistics industry, are dedicated to making complexity simple.

One of KNAPP’s primary goals is to use continuous innovation to drive warehouse automation forward, always with the specific needs of the customers in mind. KNAPP Group’s unrelenting development activity is evident in everything from automated order picking systems and continuing refinement of container handling technology to its state-of-the-art, industry leading software solutions.

WHAT YOU GET TO DO

The Senior Contract Analyst serves as a subject matter expert for contract oversight, financial reporting, and compliance within Resident Business Services (RBS). This role provides advanced contract lifecycle ownership, ensuring adherence to contractual, financial, and operational standards. The Senior Analyst exercises independent judgment in contract interpretation, contract strategy, financial deviation analysis, and cross‑functional communication. Additionally, the role supports RBS leadership by developing analytical insights that influence operational decisions and contract management strategy across the RBS portfolio.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, candidate must be able to perform essential functions satisfactorily, as well as other duties assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable candidate with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Contract Ownership & Strategic Authority

• Serve as authoritative owner of assigned RBS project contracts from initiation through closure.
• Analyze and interpret contract terms to ensure alignment with organizational goals, financial benchmarks, and operational requirements.
•  Lead development of contract strategy recommendations, including risk mitigation, cost optimization, and compliance improvements.
•  Approve contract modifications, amendments, and financial adjustments within established authority limits.
•  Provide consultative guidance to internal teams regarding contract obligations, deliverables, and deviations.
•  Support leadership in shaping long‑term contract management frameworks and continuous improvement initiatives.

Customer & Stakeholder Engagement

• Provide high‑level customer support regarding contract and invoicing questions, ensuring professional and timely problem resolution.
• Act as a senior liaison to controlling, finance, SLM, operations, and other internal groups, ensuring clarity and accuracy in contract and financial workflows.
• Facilitate communication between KUS RBS, KAG global key users, and external stakeholders to maintain contract integrity.

Financial Reporting & Analytical Oversight

• Prepare and manage rebooking’s for RBS projects and ensure alignment with financial policies.
• Review, validate, and approve incoming and outgoing customer invoices with authority to resolve discrepancies.
• Conduct advanced monthly target‑to‑actual analyses using SAP BW cost reports.
• Lead deviation analysis efforts and deliver detailed reporting to RBS leadership for decision support.
•  Oversee monitoring of financial deviations including transfers, additions, allocations, accruals, and manual entries.
•  Maintain accuracy of SAP master data for all assigned projects and ensure data governance standards are upheld.
• Produce complex ad hoc reports and analytical insights upon request from senior leadership.

Operational Coordination & Process Support

• Oversee order processing workflows, including orders, invoice verification, and goods receipt confirmations.
• Identify root causes of contractual or financial process deviations and propose corrective action plans.
• Support the RBS process owner on internal audits, strategic initiatives, and process enhancements.
• Lead cross‑functional efforts to resolve incomplete or inaccurate business case data.
• Participate in exit management activities, ensuring thorough reconciliation and contract closure procedures.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

WHAT YOU HAVE

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 5 years of contract management, financial analysis, accounting, or project coordination experience preferred.
• Intermediate to advanced understanding of SAP Business Warehouse (BW) and related SAP modules.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment and maintain a high level of accountability.
• Proven success working with cross‑functional teams and multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to manage complex issues with minimal supervision.

Working Conditions and Environment:

•  Valid passport or ability to obtain passport. 
• Travel required up to 15% of the time. 
• Authorization to work in the U.S.
• Professional office etiquette is required at all times.
• Overtime as required by work
• Physical requirements may include: sitting for long periods of time, standing, walking, speaking, visual acuity, finger dexterity, listening, reaching at arm’s length, and lifting up to 30 pounds.

WHAT YOU WILL GET

KNAPP is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other basis protected by law. 

Due to the safety-sensitive nature of this position, strict adherence to KNAPP’s drug-free workplace policy is required. All candidates will be subject to drug-screening in accordance with the policy and will be expected to remain drug-free during their employment. There will be no exception if recreational or medical use of marijuana is permitted in the location of employment and/or residence or if use of marijuana is only during “off-hours.”