Business Systems Analyst

Thermacell Repellents • Buford, GA

5d • $98,000 - $122,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Thermacell Repellents, Inc. is on a mission to liberate people who love the outdoors from the harmful effects of insects. Thermacell makes the world’s leading zone mosquito repellent, using our proprietary technology to create a zone of scientifically proven protection up to 20ft so people and pets can enjoy their time outdoors. Founded in 1999 and based outside of Boston in Bedford, Massachusetts, Thermacell has an ever-expanding product line and is trusted by over 6 million consumers worldwide to provide protection for outdoor events from backyard nights to rugged camping weekends. We aim to change the way people repel insects, through our award-winning products, disruptive innovation, and expanding distribution across multiple retail & e-comm channels in over 30 countries across the globe. Thermacell is a wholly owned subsidiary of a privately held global consumer products company and operated independently.

Thermacell is home to 125+ full-time employees across three U.S. hubs — Bedford, MA (Corporate Headquarters), Buford, GA (Manufacturing & Distribution), and Hampton, FL (Science & Research Center) — and is expanding its footprint in the UK & Europe.

ROLE PURPOSE: Reporting to the VP of IT, the Business Systems Analyst will be a critical business partner to the Operations team to build, implement, and configure core business applications in support of driving operational efficiency in a vertically integrated, fast paced, and dynamic seasonal business.

What Does Success Look Like in Year 1?

In their first year, this role will be a key player in our comprehensive global master data assessment, assessing business applications opportunities to increase overall operational efficiencies, and helping (in conjunction with internal and external stakeholders) to build a long-term roadmap for enhancements in master data accuracy and efficiencies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in business analysis, business administration, finance, or related field
• 5+ Years of Business Analyst experience in fast paced manufacturing environment
• Strong business application knowledge for operations support ERP (NetSuite preferred), WMS, QuickShip SmartCount, EDI, PLM, Netstock.
• Basic understanding of embedded AI and an unquenchable thirst for continued learning to evolve business applications with the future of work.
• Proven ability to manage business solutions projects end to end from requirements to implementation and adoption.
• Extremely organized with strong time management & project management skills (PMP a plus)
• Relentless continuous improvement mindset – proactively identifies opportunities to cascade to business partners
• Strong business acumen and business process & workflow knowledge (procure to pay, cycle counting, order to cash, demand planning, transportation, material requirements planning (MRP), manufacturing execution systems (MES) new item creation etc.)
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated capability in working quickly with excellent attention to detail.
• Vendor management

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery for Information Systems initiatives, including defining requirements, milestones, phases, resourcing, and timeline; propose budget/cost estimates and manage progress against plan.
• Review, analyze and evaluate business user needs to create technical solutions that support overall business strategies and outcomes.
• Handle ongoing ticket triage for business partners for critical systems needs (integrations, data flows, saved searches, dashboards, KPIs etc)
• Identify specific business opportunities and develop new capabilities for portfolio of business applications
• Effectively communicates business requirements to the development teams through the use of specifications, statements of work, project plans, or other forms of documentation.
• Work with business stakeholders to generate business systems requirement document including process workflows & diagrams, define scope & objectives.
• Partner on ERP/WMS/EDI integrations and data flows monitoring, troubleshooting, and improvements.
• Develop and coordinate application test plans to ensure functionality and schedules for new systems implementations, major enhancements, and upgrades.
• Own/coordinate UAT and release testing, including test plans, defect triage, and user sign-off for new system implementations and enhancements.
• Provide clear status, risks, and impact updates to business users and leadership to ensure key stakeholders are informed and reduce downtime impact.
• Evaluate current Information Systems and practices, drive continuous improvement of business processes.
• Work with consultants & software vendors to implement new systems and / or enhancements of existing systems.
• Partner with business stakeholders to establish and maintain master data governance, including data quality standards, hygiene practices, and controls/audits (item/customer/vendor/inventory, etc.).
• Create user documentation & training materials as subject matter expert to enable organization’s long term effectiveness through change.
• Develop and lead business application Key User groups as needed to drive adoption.

Benefits

• We are proud to offer a competitive & valuable benefits package that enables you to protect your health, your family, and your way of life. It includes best-in-class medical & dental insurance where Thermacell pays for 82.5% of the premiums.
• Thermacell pays for the first half of your medical deductible through our Health Reimbursement Account for PPO & HMO Plans as well as contributes to your Health Savings Account if you enroll in the HSA plan.
• Long & Short-term Disability & Group Term Life insurance is also available at no cost to you.
• Paid time off for this position will consist of accrued vacation at a competitive level, along with 11 Holidays and a day off for your Birthday !
• 40 hours of wellness time is also available on your first day of employment.
• Additionally, a company shutdown period is offered for one week between Christmas and New Year’s Day where the majority of business operations pause, and employees are encouraged to rest and recover together. Critical functions may require limited coverage to ensure business continuity.
• Additionally, you will have access to a variety of additional benefits such as vision, supplemental life, critical illness, Medical Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, accident, SecureSave savings account, Employee Assistance Program, product benefit, wellness benefit, financial coaching, and pet insurance for your furry family members!
• You will be eligible for the employer 401K match up to 4% after completing one year of service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees