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Business Analyst – Supply Chain and Asset Reliability
Houston, TX
Full-Time
Job Summary
This role is responsible for defining, designing, governing, delivering, and supporting enterprise system solutions that enhance supply chain and asset reliability processes. With a high level of customer focus and business alignment, the Business Analyst ensures that all solutions meet or exceed business expectations.
This position offers a collaborative environment where candidates will receive hands-on training to address gaps in specific areas, fostering continuous learning and professional growth. The Business Analyst will build strong relationships with stakeholders and IT teams to ensure effective delivery of solutions, focusing on feasibility, clarity, and alignment with company goals.
Essential Responsibilities
- Analyze and design new business processes for the manufacturing industry, with an emphasis on supply chain and asset reliability.
- Leverage technical and functional expertise to develop solutions that integrate seamlessly with business operations.
- Partner with key business and IT stakeholders to document requirements, distinguish needs versus wants, and design solutions that fill identified gaps.
- Collaborate in developing business cases, functional specifications, and test plans to validate solutions.
- Document and maintain end-user training materials, and deliver training sessions to ensure adoption of best practices.
- Support production application issues, providing timely resolutions to minimize operational disruptions.
- Promote the adoption of agile methodologies to continuously improve solution delivery and value.
Position Requirements
Experience:
- Proficiency in SAP S/4HANA modules such as Material Management (MM), Plant Management (PM), Quality Management (QM), and Production Planning (PP).
- Familiarity with discrete and repetitive manufacturing processes, as well as central functions like Batch Management and Handling Units.
- Experience in SAP IBP and Lean Warehouse Management (WM) is a plus.
- Knowledge of deploying mobile and scanning solutions in industrial manufacturing settings.
- Experience in industrial manufacturing, with mining industry experience considered a plus.
Skills:
- Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to apply judgment and logic effectively.
- Adaptability to emerging technologies and their implications for business operations.
- Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, achieving both short- and long-term goals.
Education and Certifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, IT, or a related field.
Work Environment
- Hands-on training will be provided to address knowledge gaps, fostering a supportive learning environment.
