Business Systems Analyst

Description

Since 1948 Follett Products, LLC has led the industry in designing and manufacturing high-quality, innovative ice storage bins, ice storage and transport systems, ice machines, ice and water dispensers, ice and beverage dispensers, and medical-grade refrigerators and freezers for the food service and healthcare industries.

Follett has an opportunity for a Business Systems Analyst to join our Team!

Competitive compensation and benefits package! Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off; paid holidays; retirement plan with company match, annual bonus potential, and much more.

Job Summary: 

Responsible for bridging the gap between IS and the business by reviewing, analyzing, and evaluating user needs to create systems solutions that support overall business strategies. Document system requirements, define scope and objectives, and create system specifications that drive system development and implementation. 

Performs application development and maintenance for new and existing systems that deliver information essential for management decision support and daily operations. Responsible for designing, coding, and testing more complex computer programs and/or systems on a regular basis in accordance with established standards.

Essential Functions: 

· Lead ongoing reviews of business processes and develop optimization strategies by evaluating business processes, 

  anticipating requirements, uncovering areas for improvement, and developing and implementing solutions. Conduct meetings 

  and presentations to share ideas and findings.

· Plan and manage projects by prioritizing initiatives based on business needs and requirements, allocating resources and 

  maintaining cost efficiency, developing project plans, monitoring deliverables, and ensuring timely completion of projects.

· Manage competing resources and priorities by working closely with clients, technicians, and managerial staff in gathering 

  critical information from various stakeholders.

· Ensure solutions meet business needs and requirements by performing requirements analysis and document and communicate 

  the results of the efforts.

· Confer with manager, supervisor, or department representatives to resolve questions of program intent, data input, and output 

  requirements.

· Keep management and stakeholders informed of project status through periodic status reporting.

· Effectively communicate insights and plans to cross-functional team members and management.

· Develop and implement moderately complex programs and/or systems to meet specifications. Works on multiple programs and 

  projects simultaneously.

· Correct program errors using various methods as appropriate, e.g. creating special purpose function modules, altering sequence 

  of program steps, combining different languages, etc. Analyze, review, and rewrite programs to increase operating efficiency or 

  to adapt programs to new requirements.

· Develop and execute program unit testing.

· Provide end-user support to resolve program problems or aid in the understanding of the information available.

· Update, implement, and maintain standards, procedures, and security. 

· Keep abreast of technological developments as they relate to programming and design and the latest process and IS 

  advancements to automate and modernize systems.

Requirements

Qualifications: 

· Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science is desirable but not required.

· Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD) is desirable but not required.

· 4-10 years of experience in the field or related area.

· Ability with relational databases including SQL Server. 

· Knowledge of object-oriented programming, client-server concepts and developing software based on requirement 

  specifications. This may include Visual Basic, ASP, Python, and Java. 

· Ability to write and interpret well-structured source programs.

· Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.

· Ability to adapt to an evolving enterprise system architecture.

· Ability to learn and adopt new concepts and technologies.

· Excellent interpersonal as well as oral and written communication skills.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

· Office environment – temperature controlled. May be required to work in plant areas (not temperature controlled).

· Extended periods of sitting, occasional standing and walking.

· Lifting/moving objects weighing up to 20 lbs.

· Regular use of hands and fingers to type on keyboard, operate computer mouse, use of telephone and various office equipment. 

· Extended periods of viewing computer monitor.

· Noise level in work environment: low to moderate.

Travel Requirements:

· Minimal travel as needed to attend business meetings/trainings.

If you meet the position’s qualifications and are looking for an exciting and challenging career with growth opportunities, then Follett is the place for you. Follett Products, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EOE/M/F/Vets/Disabled) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants.