IT Business Systems Analyst

Blommer Chocolate Careers•Chicago, IL

19h•Hybrid

About The Position

Blommer has been providing delicious, high-quality chocolate and cocoa products to customers since 1939. Built as a family business, we are continuing to grow and are looking for motivated and reliable associates to help in our mission of Bringing Chocolate to Life!

Requirements

5-7 years’ experience in business system analyst role in manufacturing industry, food manufacturing preferably
Business functional knowledge related to sales order processing, manufacturing and supply chain, formula and quality management.
Collaborated closely with IT, developers, architects, data engineers, and vendors.
Create artifacts like functional specifications, system requirements, data mappings, interface and integration requirements.
Experience in identifying business process issues and recommending and implementing strategies to resolve.
Experience in taking business requirements and translating them into functional or system requirements.
Proficient in current computer software, including Microsoft Office, Project, Visio, Planner, etc.
SQL and Relational Databases (querying, analysis, validation)
ERP Systems (financials, operations, supply chain, or manufacturing modules)
System Integrations (APIs, flat files, middleware, ETL/ELT processes)
Data & BI Tools (data warehouses, reporting, dashboards)
Requirements & Documentation (functional specs, process flows, data mapping)
Production Support & Troubleshooting
SDLC / Agile Methodologies
Data Analysis & Validation
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Exceptional written documentation skills with attention to detail
Clear, confident verbal communication with both technical and non-technical audiences
Expertise in requirements elicitation, documentation, and validation
Ability to manage multiple initiatives independently with minimal oversight

Nice To Haves

Business process & systems transformation experience preferred.
SAP or similar ERP software experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Partner with business (e.g. Inventory, Finance, HR, Quality, etc.) and IT stakeholders to elicit, analyze, and document business requirements.
Translate business requirements into functional and technical specifications.
Gather and analyze requirements using interviews, workshops, document review, process analysis, and workflow modeling.
Partner with business units to identify and evaluate business process and information system alternatives and select best option for implementation.
Work closely with third-party vendors including software providers, implementation partners, and consultants.
Understand current and future application capabilities, including cloud solutions to determine whether build or buy solution would meet business requirements.
Participate in end-user support for production systems and business processes.
Ensure effective and consistent use of processes and systems at all locations.
Perform functional configuration and maintenance for systems based on changing operational and business needs.
Create user acceptance test plans and lead effort to successfully perform user acceptance testing.
Provide end user training on technology initiatives and application systems and enhancements.
Utilize Change Management policies and process to successfully implement process and systems changes in production.
Organize and conduct post implementation reviews for completed projects.
Ensure consistent compliance with customer standards, safety/OSHA and quality standards/HACCP and GMP standards.
Operate within the Blommer core values of respect and care for others.