Business Applications Analyst

Suntory•Raleigh, NC

About The Position

Pepsi Bottling Ventures is seeking a Business Applications Analyst to join our team. Who We Are We are jointly owned by Suntory and PepsiCo. Suntory is a family-owned business founded in Japan more than 125 years ago that is known globally for their beverages and innovative spirit. PepsiCo has a 125-year plus legacy as a global leader in convenient foods and beverages. We represent Suntory’s non-alcoholic beverage industry in the United States and have an 80-year plus legacy of providing PepsiCo products to the Carolinas and beyond. What We Do We make, sell, and distribute PepsiCo and other beverages. We do business in five states and sell PepsiCo beverages to most of the market in our geographic regions. We also develop our own line of beverages, producing and distributing a growing product line nationally. What Makes Us Unique We bring you the beverages you love. We bring PepsiCo’s beloved beverages and more to you and our customers. As a part of Suntory, we believe in dreaming big and boldly pursuing our dreams, growing for good, and giving back to society. We innovate to create new beverages, like our Nature’s Twist refreshing lemonade line, and we continuously expand our beverage portfolio to bring you and our customers joy. What We Look for in Team Members We integrity, teamwork, accountability, adaptability, and communication in all we do and expect from all team members. We’d love to receive your application and talk with you about your interest in the position if the overview below describes you. Business Applications Analyst Role Overview The Business Applications Analyst (BAA) examines, improves, and streamlines business processes and resources. The BAA is responsible for identifying inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement within existing processes. This includes thoroughly analyzing current workflows and recommending optimizations. The BAA supports the Business Process Analysts by managing the Business Repository (including builds and ongoing maintenance), coordinating testing requirements (scheduling, scripts, logistics), maintaining test documentation, developing training materials, and supporting UAT and enduser training. Once areas for improvement are identified, the BAA partners with crossfunctional teams at PBV to update existing processes, technical documentation, and resources, or to develop and implement new processes, procedures, and technologies that enhance overall efficiency and effectiveness. The BAA collaborates closely with teams within Business Transformation and key stakeholders to gather requirements and assist with planning and execution activities as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Business Transformation, Project Management, or related field preferred but not required.
Two (2) years of experience supporting SAP business applications or other ERP softwaresolutions.
Business Degree with at least two (2) courses in IT/Computer Science can be a substitute for previous experience.
Self-starter and independent analytical thinker with a high attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks while working and adapting to a dynamic and fast paced environment.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to understand business impact and prioritize assignments.
Able to work hours necessary to complete assigned tasks.
Willing to travel up to 25-30% of the time by car or plane.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Business Processes in Finance, Controlling/Costing, Manufacturing, Sales, and/or Delivery is preferred.
Previous experience in consumer products industry preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides first/second level support, problem and resolution analysis of VIP and SAP applications.
Supports Business Application Process improvements; complete functional specifications, test coordination, testing, test documentation, training documentation, end user training.
Provides support for Strategic Business Application Projects; test coordination, testing, test documentation, training documentation, end user training.
Conducts process audits and performance assessments to ensure the processes are effective and comply with.
Identify process gaps and business challenges through analysis (ServiceNow Analytics and Reporting)
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Paid time off, including holidays, vacation days, personal days, parental leave, and bereavement leave
401(k) with a company match
Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance options, as well as supplemental health plan options, including accident, critical illness, and hospitalization
Saving and spending accounts
Company-paid telemedicine services
Free counseling and information services
Wellness program
Company-paid life insurance
Company-paid disability coverage
Adoption assistance
Education assistance
Legal service plan option
Pay advance option