JDE Manufacturing BA

Federal Signal Openings•Elgin, IL

12h•$87,010 - $152,000

About The Position

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities Responsible for Manufacturing Processes, Planning Processes and related Business Process improvements on the shop floor including functionality in JD Edwards and other 3rd party systems that interface or impact the shop floor. Serve as the subject matter expert by understanding current system functionality and configuration while working to drive standardization. Participate in pre-project analysis work to enable informed decision-making about technology investments. Facilitate business process reviews when technology and software requirements arise to ensure implementation goals are appropriately defined and scoped. Works with stakeholders at all levels of business to gather, define and document business requirements for harmonization and modernization. Translating those requirements into various specification documents. Design high level process flows (using Visio). Develop test scenarios and test scripts. Triage reported defects and document findings. Create, coordinate and deliver training to ensure end-user readiness (e.g., documentation, demos, videos, etc.). Review legacy ERP and data for migration purposes when and if there is a new acquisition or non-JDE business coming on to JDE. Sort through user/contractor profiles to prepare for initial set-up and system implementations. Serve as a member of the user support team at go-live and through stabilization. Identify business requirements for the Manufacturing life cycle and develop recommendations for process improvements and automation. Through collaboration with users, define business requirements and determine the proper application for reports that either will be written via a reporting tool or as a custom report in JD Edwards. Utilize or develop processes to ensure the timely delivery of required information to internal and external customers. Assist with or as needed manage projects, developing project plans and other project documents and artifacts, and monitoring performance to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery. Monitor and respond to support tickets in a timely manner. Timely response and management of support tickets. Travel, as necessary, to support existing or newly acquired Federal Signal Businesses. Additional duties as assigned. Position Requirements Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Engineering or related, or 10+ years’ experience in one or multiple number of the Oracle - JD Edwards version 9.2 modules: Manufacturing/Shop Floor/Planning/Engineering/Inventory JDE Configurator experience a plus 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 in order to develop, present and deploy solutions based on those requirements Ability to prepare SQL statements using a tool such as SQL Developer or TOAD Good grasp of JD Edwards integration methodology Clear understanding of emerging technologies and enhancements that will allow processes improvements and enhanced business functionality Able to develop new or modify existing software solutions to satisfy business needs â¯ Good understanding of business processes to develop reporting based on requirements, metrics and KPI’s Effective team skills and the agility to work on multiple teams and projects Must be results oriented and deadline focused, organized and exhibit problem-solving skills in a fast paced environment. Ability to work with users at all levels on a variety of technical initiatives and work in a cross-functional team. Able to multi-task with multiple projects and flexible timelines and expectations. Able to work independently in an efficient and detail-oriented manner. Salary Range Salary and benefits will be competitive and commensurate with experience ($87,010 - $152,000) Benefits of Employment In addition to excellent career growth opportunities, Federal Signal Corporation offers a wide array of benefits including annual bonus potential, insurance (life, medical, dental, vision), paid holidays, paid vacation, 401(k) with matching contributions and tuition reimbursement. We provide our employees with a smoke-free, drug-free workplace. About Us Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) provides products and services to protect people and our planet. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer, manufacturer and supplier of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Oak Brook, Ill., with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems. The Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category, characteristic, or trait under applicable law.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Engineering or related, or 10+ years’ experience in one or multiple number of the Oracle - JD Edwards version 9.2 modules: Manufacturing/Shop Floor/Planning/Engineering/Inventory
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 in order to develop, present and deploy solutions based on those requirements
Ability to prepare SQL statements using a tool such as SQL Developer or TOAD
Good grasp of JD Edwards integration methodology
Clear understanding of emerging technologies and enhancements that will allow processes improvements and enhanced business functionality
Able to develop new or modify existing software solutions to satisfy business needs â¯
Good understanding of business processes to develop reporting based on requirements, metrics and KPI’s
Effective team skills and the agility to work on multiple teams and projects
Must be results oriented and deadline focused, organized and exhibit problem-solving skills in a fast paced environment.
Ability to work with users at all levels on a variety of technical initiatives and work in a cross-functional team.
Able to multi-task with multiple projects and flexible timelines and expectations.
Able to work independently in an efficient and detail-oriented manner.

Nice To Haves

JDE Configurator experience a plus

Responsibilities

Responsible for Manufacturing Processes, Planning Processes and related Business Process improvements on the shop floor including functionality in JD Edwards and other 3rd party systems that interface or impact the shop floor.
Serve as the subject matter expert by understanding current system functionality and configuration while working to drive standardization.
Participate in pre-project analysis work to enable informed decision-making about technology investments.
Facilitate business process reviews when technology and software requirements arise to ensure implementation goals are appropriately defined and scoped.
Works with stakeholders at all levels of business to gather, define and document business requirements for harmonization and modernization.
Translating those requirements into various specification documents.
Design high level process flows (using Visio).
Develop test scenarios and test scripts.
Triage reported defects and document findings.
Create, coordinate and deliver training to ensure end-user readiness (e.g., documentation, demos, videos, etc.).
Review legacy ERP and data for migration purposes when and if there is a new acquisition or non-JDE business coming on to JDE.
Sort through user/contractor profiles to prepare for initial set-up and system implementations.
Serve as a member of the user support team at go-live and through stabilization.
Identify business requirements for the Manufacturing life cycle and develop recommendations for process improvements and automation.
Through collaboration with users, define business requirements and determine the proper application for reports that either will be written via a reporting tool or as a custom report in JD Edwards.
Utilize or develop processes to ensure the timely delivery of required information to internal and external customers.
Assist with or as needed manage projects, developing project plans and other project documents and artifacts, and monitoring performance to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery.
Monitor and respond to support tickets in a timely manner.
Timely response and management of support tickets.
Travel, as necessary, to support existing or newly acquired Federal Signal Businesses.
Additional duties as assigned.