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Business Analyst

AMVAC: An American Vanguard Company
Irvine, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/12/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/12/2025

QAD Support Analyst

The QAD Support Analyst will support the ERP business applications and global integrations for AMVAC, an American Vanguard Company. In this role, the Support Analyst for QAD will focus on supporting the Digital transformation to standardize QAD Adaptive Enterprise ERP as well as implement business process improvement to automate manual processes and systems.

American Vanguard was founded in 1969 and is a $600M diversified agricultural and specialty products company focusing on crop protection, turf and ornamental markets, and public health applications. The Company markets its product lines in the USA and internationally in 24 countries, including Brazil, Latin America, Mexico, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and several other countries in Asia.

American Vanguard has four primary multi-product chemical manufacturing facilities in the USA. In addition, the Company operates three biological manufacturing plants (in the USA, Mexico and India). Our manufacturing facilities operate batch processing systems and synthesize chemicals and formulate those products into finished goods. The Companys ERP platform is QAD. At the present time, the Company is implementing a new digital version of QAD across all of our businesses including several entities that have been acquired in the last few years.

The QAD Business Systems analyst will design, develop and implement enterprise Business Intelligence and reporting platforms. This position is integral to the function and management of production and reporting across multiple manufacturing sites worldwide and is a valued team member of AMVACs digital transformation initiatives. This is a hybrid position (near Irvine, CA).

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provide functional and technical support for QAD ERP business applications and integrations
  • Develop Power BI reports for Business Intelligence including design and development
  • Implement and develop ongoing enhancements of enterprise Business Intelligence and reporting platforms
  • Design and manage ERP business application reports, browsers, and inquiries
  • Analyze business processes and recommend ERP solutions
  • Perform requirements gathering; gap analysis, and process mapping and communicate with cross-functional teams

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

  • Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration or related field
  • 3 years of experience with QAD Enterprise Applications, including System Administration, EDI, QExtend, Progress 4GL
  • Experience in manufacturing, supply chain, or finance industries is a plus
  • Technical Skills

  • Strong functional knowledge of QAD ERP modules (e.g., Manufacturing, Finance, Supply Chain, Distribution).
  • Progress 4GL or SQL programming experience (for customizing QAD).
  • Understanding of QAD EE (Enterprise Edition) and QAD SE (Standard Edition) .
  • Experience with QADs QXtend, EDI, or .NET UI .
  • Knowledge of integration tools (Boomi, QXtend, API integration)
  • Experience with ERP migrations, upgrades, and implementations .
  • Experience with Microsoft Power BI Desktop and Microsoft 365 applications
  • Linux; SQL programming
  • Business & Analytical Skills

  • Ability to analyze business processes and recommend ERP solutions.
  • Experience with requirement gathering, gap analysis, and process mapping .
  • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
  • Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma principles a plus
  • Soft Skills & Capabilities

  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent Collaboration skills (to work with stakeholders across departments)
  • Project management experience (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies)
  • Ability to train end-users and create documentation
  • Some travel may be required
  • Able to pass a background check (post-offer)
  • AMVACs BENEFITS

    AMVAC, an American Vanguard Company, offers premium benefits at low cost to employees and their families. Health insurance including Medical (PPO), Dental plans, and Vision with very low premiums. Life, AD&D and short-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents; Health Savings Account (HSA) / Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options. A 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match and Employee Stock Purchasing Plan (ESPP) also offered. Additional benefits include Vacation, Sick, Holiday time off as well as a Wellness program. The salary range for this position is $110,000 to $120,000.

    Working at the American Vanguard corporate office offers easy freeway access (405 / 55 / 73) and amenities including gym access, Caf and picnic areas. This is a hybrid position.

    At American Vanguard, we believe in growth, innovation, and opportunity. We understand that a successful business is built on the strength of its people which is why we are dedicated to nurturing talent, fueling success and cultivating potential.

    We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. AMVAC is proud to be an EEO / AA employer M / F / D / V. We participate in the E-Verify Federal Identification System.

    AMVAC, An American Vanguard Company, (NYSE : AVD)

    Salary : $110,000 - $120,000

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