JDE Business Analyst

Jetstream of Houston•Downers Grove, IL

8d•$125,000 - $145,000•Onsite

About The Position

The JDE Business Analyst is responsible for various functionalities within JD Edwards, including Sales Order Entry, Marketing, Advanced Pricing, Distribution, Shipping, and Customer Interface. This role involves collaborating with stakeholders to understand business needs, gather requirements, and document functional specifications. The analyst will conduct in-depth analysis of existing workflows, identify areas for improvement, and configure/customize the JDE system accordingly. Additionally, the position requires analyzing sales data, developing test scenarios, creating training materials, and facilitating change management processes. The role also involves reviewing legacy ERP data for migration, supporting go-live and stabilization, and potentially traveling to support business units. Staying updated on industry trends and emerging technologies is crucial for continuous improvement and innovation.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree in relevant area of study
Minimum of 7 years’ experience in one or multiple number of the Oracle - JD Edwards modules: Distribution, Advanced Pricing, Warehousing, Transportation (versions 8.9 to 8.11 or above)
Full understanding of order management/ customer fulfillment in an e-commerce context with familiarity with e-commerce platform maintenance & development
Successfully completed at least one full implementation involving multiple site configuration set up, with proven incorporation of structured planning and testing processes
Capable of understanding customer requirements to develop, present and deploy solutions based on those requirements
Clear understanding of JD Edwards integration methodology
Clear understanding of emerging technologies and enhancements that will allow processes improvements and enhanced business functionality
Good understanding of business processes to develop new processes and reporting based on requirements, metrics and KPI’s
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders

Nice To Haves

Experience with DSI RF scanning solutions is highly desirable
Experience in change management, training, and documentation is a plus
Ability to prepare SQL statements using TOAD or SQL Developer is a plus

Responsibilities

Responsible for Sales Order Entry, Marketing, Advanced Pricing, Distribution, Shipping and Customer interface functionality in JD Edwards, EDI, Portal Order Entry and Testing.
Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs, gather requirements, and document functional specifications for sales and distribution processes.
Conduct in-depth analysis of existing sales and distribution workflows, identify pain points, bottlenecks, and inefficiencies, and recommend process improvements and optimizations.
Configure and customize the JDE system to meet business requirements, including setting up sales orders, pricing structures, customer profiles, and distribution channels.
Analyze sales data, trends, and performance metrics to identify opportunities for revenue growth, customer acquisition, and market expansion. Generate insightful reports and dashboards to support data-driven decision-making.
Develop test scenarios, conduct system testing, and ensure the accuracy and reliability of sales and distribution functionalities. Collaborate with IT teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues as needed.
Develop training materials and conduct training sessions for end-users on sales and distribution processes, system functionalities, and best practices. Follow SDLC Standards, Create documentation and user guides to support ongoing system usage.
Facilitate change management processes, communicate system changes and updates to stakeholders, and ensure smooth transition and adoption of new processes and technologies.
Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies related to sales and distribution management. Proactively identify opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation within the organization.
Review legacy ERP and customer data for migration purposes.
Serve as a member of the support team at go-live and through stabilization.
Travel, as necessary, to support existing or newly acquired Federal Signal Businesses.
Perform other duties, assignments and special projects as assigned.