Peterson Technology Partners is Hiring a Business Analyst - Operations and Warehousing Near Glenview, IL
Job DescriptionSummary:The Business Analyst is an innovative strategy leader with a strong understanding operations and warehouse management in a manufacturing environment; with the ability to apply that knowledge to implement solutions to accommodate business requirements in a manufacturing environment. We are looking for a motivated team member with excellent leadership and the ability to build strong relationships. A qualified candidate can effectively translate organizational needs into strategic opportunities, while understanding the effect on a growing global organization. Responsibilities will include deep assessments into business challenges, evaluating new technologies, and defining functional standards. This individual will manage the planning and implementation of projects ensuring policies and procedures are consistent with company goals, best practices, software compliance, and regulatory requirements. Responsibilities:
Understanding of discrete manufacturing, quality control management, and warehouse management business system processes
Industry best practice awareness of technology concepts and architecture patterns
Work with vendors and service providers as a liaison for the technical team to select the services and products that meet company requirements
Establish and maintain an effective system of communications throughout the organization
Determine project schedules and effectively manage the allocation of resources to achieve project objectives
Ability to translate technical language into non-technical understanding
Work closely with our user community and IT professionals to build consensus and standards that are scalable, adaptable, and flexible to meet the needs of a changing business landscape
Comply with audit requirements and execute change management best practices
Drive to keep current with evolving technology and apply it to future strategic objectives
Ability to deliver solutions with industry leading security and efficiencies that aligns with the Enterprise Agenda
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT technical, or a related field
3 years relevant sales and distribution system experience
10 years of experience working in a large, multi-regional, corporate environment
Experience with ERP systems, with preference for the Microsoft D365 platform
Experience implementing cloud solutions is a plus
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with strong customer support orientation
Proven record of meeting commitments with the highest standards of ethics and integrity
Exhibits strong organizational and time management skills with a sense of drive and urgency
Exceptional interpersonal, collaboration, and communication abilities
Competencies:
Driving for Results - Setting high goals for personal and group accomplishment; using measurement methods to monitor progress toward goal attainment; tenaciously working to meet or exceed those goals while deriving satisfaction from the process of goal achievement and continuous improvement.
Business Support - Build trusting relationships internally and externally; Leads efforts in positive change and challenges status quo; Strong business acumen.
Analytical thinking and problem-solving - Attentive and engaged listener; Efficiently analyzes and translates business requirements; Ability to assess multiple options before arriving at the final solution; Effectiveness in prioritization of business needs and requests.
Knowledge of ERP Systems and Business Processes - Familiar with functional processes in a Manufacturing environment. Ability to Identifies opportunities for simplification. Working knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning systems, preferably Microsoft Dynamics365.