What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Planning Business Systems Analyst position at Zurn Elkay?
Lead Planning Business Systems AnalystThe Company
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is a thriving, values-driven company focused on doing the right things. We're a fast growing, publicly traded company (NYSE : ZWS), with an enduring reputation for integrity, giving back, and providing an engaging, inclusive environment where careers flourish and grow.
Named by Newsweek as One of America's Most Responsible Companies and an Energage USA Top Workplace, at Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation, we never forget that our people are at the center of what makes us successful. They are the driving force behind our superior quality, product ingenuity, and exceptional customer experience. Our commitment to our people and their professional development is a recipe for success that has fueled our growth for over 100 years, as one of today's leading international suppliers of plumbing and water delivery solutions.
Headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation employs over 2800 employees worldwide, working from 24 locations across the U.S., China, Canada, Dubai, and Mexico, with sales offices available around the globe. We hope you'll visit our website and learn more about Zurn Elkay at zurnelkay.com.
If you're ready to join a company where what you do makes a difference and you have pride in the work you are doing, talk to us about joining the Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation family!
Job Description
The ideal candidates for this role will use their business related background to improve others end-user experiences and thrive on the challenges of solving the high-profile needs of a growing business and will bring a track record of success in building solutions to create competitive advantage. As a member of an expanding cross-functional team, they will work collaboratively to lead top initiatives to implement best practices and deliver ERP solutions that allow internal departments and external partners to use technology solutions and data more productively. As an major contributor on projects, the ideal candidates will also have experience in the system development life-cycle and work closely with key stakeholders in a fast-paced, agile environment. Overall, if delivering innovative, technical solutions to business challenges is your "thing," then this is the perfect job for you!
Key Accountabilities
Determine operational objectives for improvements by studying business functions surrounding the planning, manufacturing and procurement cycles; gathering information, evaluating output requirements and formats
Suggest changes to organization leaders and additional stakeholders to support solution-improvement recommendations; actively participate in the implementation of approved changes and leverage effective usage of business systems to drive functional those improvements
Design and champion the development of custom software integrations and solutions; contribute to collaborative projects and help set functional and technical specifications; gather business requirements and write functional design documents for system enhancements; construct workflow charts and diagrams; studying system capabilities; writing specifications
Create rich, user-centric solutions and assist with developing UX / UI requirements along with the business logic and data needs
Troubleshoot process and application issues and propose solutions; identify / set test cases and conduct unit / integration testing
Assist in the definition of project requirements by identifying project milestones, phases and elements; forming project teams; establishing project budgets
Create informative, actionable and repeatable reporting that highlights relevant business trends and opportunities for improvement.
Qualifications / Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
7 years of experience as a Business Analyst, ERP Analyst, or similar role, with a focus on ERP planning modules (e.g., SAP PP, Oracle ASCP, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management). Microsoft Dynamics AX and Dynamics CRM preferred
Strong understanding of planning processes and principles, including demand forecasting, production scheduling, and inventory optimization.
Experience organizing workload to meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment; willing to set strategy and be hands on
Experience working and thriving in a team-oriented, collaborative environment while effecting change without being confrontational
Detailed oriented, analytical and inquisitive
Understanding of software development concepts
Experience with conducting and creating cost / benefit analyses and business cases
Project management experience and certification (e.g., PMP, CAPM) is a plus.
Capabilities and Success Factors
Decision Quality - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
Manages Complexity - Making sense of complex, high quantity and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
Plans & Aligns - Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
Drives Results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
Relevient applied business experience in manufacturing, procurement and mateirals planning
Total Rewards and Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance
- Matching 401(k) Contribution
- Health Savings Account
- Up to 3 Weeks Vacation
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Annual Bonus Eligibility
- Educational Reimbursement
- Matching Gift Program
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Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran
