Sr. IT Business Systems Analyst

Purpose and role of job:

The IT Business Systems Analyst serves as a vital link between business needs and IT solutions, ensuring that technology effectively supports organizational goals. This role involves analyzing business processes, gathering and documenting requirements, and designing systems or recommending software solutions to improve efficiency and performance. The analyst collaborates closely with stakeholders, including business leaders, end-users, and technical teams, to translate requirements into functional specifications and guide the development and implementation of IT projects. Additionally, the analyst may provide ongoing support, troubleshooting, and training to ensure systems meet evolving business needs. By bridging the gap between technology and business, the IT Business Systems Analyst plays a key role in driving innovation and enabling organizations to achieve strategic objectives.

Principal Accountabilities/ Responsibilities:

• Gather and Analyze Requirements: Identify and document requirements for JDE E1 and MES system enhancements or new implementations. 

• Systems Integration: Ensure seamless integration between JDE E1 and MES systems, focusing on data consistency and process optimization.
  
• Business Process Improvement: Evaluate and optimize existing workflows to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual effort.
  
• Configuration and Customization: Configure JDE E1 applications to meet business needs and coordinate with technical teams for necessary customizations.
  
• Data Management: Maintain the accuracy and integrity of master, transactional, and reporting data across JDE E1 and MES systems.
  
• Troubleshooting and Support: Provide day-to-day support, resolving technical and functional issues in JDE E1 and MES.
  
• Project Management: Oversee or contribute to projects involving system enhancements, upgrades, or new implementations.
  
• ERP Implementation: Lead the transition from JDE E1 to a global SAP S/4HANA deployment, including planning, data migration, gap analysis, testing, and system deployment. Facilitate user training and change management to ensure smooth adoption.
  
• Testing and Validation: Develop and execute test plans to verify that system changes meet functional and technical requirements.
  
• Training and Documentation: Deliver end-user training and produce detailed documentation, such as user guides, process flows, and technical specifications.
  
• Vendor Coordination: Manage relationships with third-party vendors and consultants for support, system updates, or additional functionalities.
  
• Reporting and Analytics: Create custom reports and dashboards to support decision-making processes.
  
• Continuous Improvement: Monitor advancements in JDE E1 and MES systems, recommending updates and enhancements to leverage new capabilities. 

• Must be able to travel both domestically and internationally if needed. This is not common but may happen.

Education and experience requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• 10 plus years of progressive IT experience with at least 5 years in management, preferably within a manufacturing environment
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of personnel, experience with presentations helpful
• Must be able to effectively manage time and multitask, handling multiple projects at the same time
• Strong organizational skills with keen attention to detail and customer focus
• Ability to solve problems and resolve a wide range of moderately complex issues in effective ways
• Must be a motivated self-starter and be successful with minimal direct supervision

Work Environment:

This position requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time as well as the ability to walk to any area of the plant when required.  Must be able to wear hearing protection, eye protection, bump cap (if required) and steel toe shoes when in the plant.