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, drawing on expertise in Dynamics Finance and Operations or AX 2012 ERP. The role focuses primarily on Manufacturing, Warehouse Management, and Supply Chain business processes. It applies communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills to align IT solutions with business transformation strategies. The analyst formulates globally applicable solutions and aligns ERP functionality with Allegion’s Ordering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Warehouse Management processes.

The position supports complex ERP requirements, gathers and documents requirements, develops functional specifications, evaluates system configuration options, and documents and tests solutions with business partners. It collaborates with ERP developers and users, supports system optimization and strategic ERP deployments globally, and contributes to process improvement and standardization across locations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of 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 with at least 3 of the listed core module areas: Order Management and Product Configurators, Master Planning, Production Control, Transportation Management, Warehouse/Inventory Management, Accounts Receivable, or Accounts Payable.
• Demonstrated 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 that identify 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 across organizational levels, including oral communication, written documents, and formal presentations.
• Team-oriented, change-agent, customer-driven mentality.
• Analytical problem-solving approach, solid conceptual skills, willingness to learn, sense of urgency, and commitment to quality work.
• Strong work ethic and results orientation.
• Demonstrated ability to participate successfully in multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Solid understanding of data integrity and audit/compliance procedures.
• Basic familiarity with relational databases (MS-SQL) and client-server concepts.
• 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 of Dynamics Finance and Operations.

Responsibilities

• Define ideal and practical business system solutions and drive standardization within work streams.
• Provide ERP support for complex business requirements in Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Warehouse Management.
• Gather requirements, analyze business needs, 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 correctly implemented.
• Partner with key business users to identify opportunities to optimize system usage and 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.
• Travel as required; the role requires 10% travel.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Unlimited paid time off.
• 401(k) 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.
• Generously paid time off supporting work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

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