Advisor, Business Applications

FedEx•Warrendale, PA

About The Position

The Business Applications Advisor interacts with business partners and/or it staff to gather and document information related to requirements and/or software testing. Gathers information from multiple sources and independently sorts medium to high complexity business issues to recommend appropriate direction. Frequently leads large project efforts. Analyzes business processes and associates them to software deliverables. Develops and/or executes test scripts against requirements. Drafts and reviews documentation in compliance with the FedEx global development process. Develops and/or maintains a business model that reflects current processes and business rules. Provides and/or consolidate input to scoping and impact analysis for Future deliverables. Mentors those in less senior positions.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience).
8+ years of relevant experience.
Strong problem-solving skills to ensure business operations meet contractual service level agreements.
Ability to work effectively in distributed teams with clear communication and proactive status updates.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, both technical and operational.
Outgoing, action-oriented self-starter who thrives in fast-paced environments.
Strong proficiency in Oracle SQL for application development.
Ability to follow policies and procedures.
Ability to read, write, and interpret information.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
Ability to sit, walk, or stand for the duration of the shift.
Must possess visual acuity to perform essential job functions.
Ability to conduct physical tasks with a full range of motion throughout the warehouse environment.
Ability to lift/carry items up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting or implementing Manhattan WMOS WMS systems preferred.
Knowledge of UNIX/Linux servers and Oracle relational databases is a plus.

Responsibilities

Hands-on configuration of Manhattan WMOS WMS systems.
Participate in all phases of implementation and production support for multi-technology, business-critical systems.
Gather requirements and design accurate, efficient solutions.
Analyze and reengineer repetitive failed processes to reduce operational risk.
Collaborate with development teams to ensure shared understanding and minimize rework.
Maintain knowledge of interface specifications and configuration options.
Document requirements and solutions according to the business SDLC process.
Support transition of new customer and development projects into daily operations.
Establish and maintain strong working relationships with internal teams, external customers, consultants, and vendors.
Stay current on warehouse execution technologies, capabilities, and trends.
Create presentations and scorecards; generate reports using Excel.
Follow change control methodology in daily activities.
Develop and update strategies, methodologies, and standards for supply chain systems.
Provide 24/7/365 coverage as needed through on-call rotation.
Mentor less senior team members.
Travel for projects as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive Pay: Competitive wages depending on your location and experience, paid bi-weekly for both full-time and part-time opportunities.
Tuition reimbursement program
Holiday pay and accrued paid time off programs offering both Vacation and PTO
Medical, dental, vision, and voluntary benefits available on day one
Basic life insurance
Basic AD&D coverage
Supplemental Life and Supplemental AD&D
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage for full-time employees after 180 days of service
Paid parental leave for both moms and dads
Paid bereavement and jury duty