IT Business Analyst

Allegion • Olathe, KS

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About The Position

The IT Business Analyst analyzes, specifies, proposes, and partners with subject matter experts to define solutions that meet business needs, using expertise in Dynamics Finance and Operations or AX 2012 ERP. The role focuses primarily on Manufacturing, Warehouse Management, and Supply Chain business processes, applying communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills to align solutions with IT and business transformation strategies.

The analyst formulates globally applicable solutions and aligns Dynamics Finance and Operations functionality with Allegion’s ordering, manufacturing, supply chain, and warehouse management processes. The role also supports ERP improvements, upgrades, deployments, and implementations across locations and regions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of proven experience within large multinational manufacturing or distribution operations.
• At least 3 years of experience working with Dynamics Finance and Operations or AX 2012 ERP, with emphasis on Manufacturing, Warehouse Management, and Supply Chain activities.
• Experience in at least 3 of these 5 core module areas: Order Management and Product Configurators; Master Planning; Production Control; Transportation Management; Warehouse/Inventory Management; Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable.
• Experience supporting major ERP upgrades and/or implementations.
• Experience developing comprehensive business requirements and functional design documents, completing impact assessments, and contributing to business cases identifying the value of change.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with others in person and remotely.
• Solid knowledge of Microsoft SureStep methodology.
• Excellent communication skills with all levels, including the ability to lead and communicate orally, in written documents, and in formal presentations.
• Team-player, change-agent, and customer-driven mentality.
• Analytical approach to problem-solving, solid conceptual skills, willingness to learn, sense of urgency, and commitment to quality work.
• Strong work ethic and results-oriented approach.
• Ability to participate successfully in multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Solid understanding of data integrity and audit/compliance procedures.
• Comfort using SQL and other tools to work with data for ad hoc analysis.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working on a global, multi-region ERP project.
• Applicable techno-functional knowledge with Dynamics Finance and Operations.
• Basic familiarity with relational databases (MS-SQL) and client-server concepts.

Responsibilities

• Define ideal and practical business system solutions while driving standardization within work streams.
• Provide ERP support for complex business requirements and challenges involving Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Warehouse Management.
• Gather requirements; analyze and create functional specifications; understand Dynamics Finance and Operations setup and configuration options; document and test solutions; and ensure business partner understanding and acceptance.
• Work with users to create and execute test cases covering multiple business scenarios.
• Collaborate with ERP Developers to ensure functional specification designs are understood and technically executed correctly.
• Partner with key business users to identify ways to optimize system usage and apply best practices.
• Support future strategic ERP deployments and implementations globally.
• Work across locations and business partners to develop global and regional system and process improvements.
• Analyze and challenge existing processes and assumptions to define solutions for current and future business needs.
• Reinforce business drivers that promote use of standard ERP functionality.
• Support rapid and continuous improvement events by providing a combined view of business and system processes.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Unlimited paid time off.
• 401K plan with a 6% company match and no vesting period.
• Health Savings Accounts.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and/or dependent daycare expenses.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance paid for by Allegion.
• Term life insurance with the option to purchase supplemental coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Voluntary wellness program with monetary rewards for completing wellness activities.
• Employee discounts through Perks at Work.
• Community involvement and opportunities to give back.
• CliftonStrengths assessment and coaching opportunities.
• Professional development investment and opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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