Business Analyst II

. Crane Worldwide Logistics . • Houston, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Works with Client Solutions Manager and developers to provide expert analysis of EDI projects, including requirements gathering with customers, documentation of detailed project plans, and providing testing support. Leverages extensive knowledge of EDI standards (ANSI X12, EDIFACT) and XML to propose project plans for implementation by the development team. Performs quality assurance test on all new application build upgrades before they are placed into production environment. Coordinates these efforts with customers. Takes input from Management and appropriately and accurately applies comments/feedback. Develops internal and external meeting objectives and agendas, while understanding the necessity of project standards and applies them consistently. Prioritizes multiple tasks effectively, prepares reports, flow diagrams and charts, while ensuring the process works at the optimum level, to the right rate and quality of output, in order to meet supply needs. Review and work requirements at all levels to perform gap, scope creep, fulfillment, and realization analysis.

Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of EDI standards (ANSI X12, EDIFACT).
• Ability to translate business and technical conversations into field by field data mappings which developers will use to implement specific integrations.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work well as part of a team, take ownership of projects, and work independently to solve problems and complete projects on time.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical ability.
• Ability to show good judgment at all times.
• Ability to execute assigned tasks against a project plan with target dates.
• Bachelor's degree in a related analytical field or 5-years logistics industry experience
• Minimum 5-years of Business Analysis experience

Nice To Haves

• XML working knowledge recommended.
• Logistics experience preferred (freight forwarding, warehousing, customs brokerage).
• Integration experience with the retail, government, high tech and/or energy vertical markets, a plus.
• Programming Languages -- specifically SQL -- a plus

Responsibilities

• Provide expert analysis of EDI projects, including requirements gathering with customers, documentation of detailed project plans, and providing testing support.
• Propose project plans for implementation by the development team, leveraging extensive knowledge of EDI standards (ANSI X12, EDIFACT) and XML.
• Perform quality assurance testing on all new application build upgrades before they are placed into production environment.
• Coordinate testing efforts with customers.
• Take input from Management and appropriately and accurately apply comments/feedback.
• Develop internal and external meeting objectives and agendas, understanding and applying project standards consistently.
• Prioritize multiple tasks effectively.
• Prepare reports, flow diagrams, and charts.
• Ensure the process works at the optimum level, to the right rate and quality of output, to meet supply needs.
• Review and work requirements at all levels to perform gap, scope creep, fulfillment, and realization analysis.

Benefits

• Quarterly Incentive Plan
• 136 hours of Paid Time Off which equals 17 days for the year, that can be used for Sick Time or for Personal Use
• Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement for education related to your job
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Employee Recognition and Rewards Program
• Paid Volunteer Time to support a cause that is close to your heart and contributes to our communities
• Employee Discounts
• Wellness Incentives that can go up to $100 per year for completing challenges, in addition to a discount on contribution rates

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level