Senior IT Business Application Analyst – (JD Edwards- Distribution)

Worthington Enterprises • Columbus, OH

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior IT Business Application Analyst to serve as the subject matter expert in enterprise business applications team. This position aligns JD Edwards EnterpriseOne and related systems with business objectives, leads enterprise initiatives, streamline processes, and supports digital transformation. The ideal candidate brings deep JD Edwards EnterpriseOne expertise, strong knowledge of manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution processes, and a proven ability to lead strategic technology initiatives across business functions. Experience with Warehouse Management platforms (WMS), distribution strategies, AI-enablement, Agile practices, and enterprise application transformation is strongly preferred. This role is required to travel approximately 20% depending upon business needs and is a hybrid position spending at least 3 days/week on-site at our corporate headquarters. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship, and relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in information systems, Business, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 6–10 years of JD Edwards ERP software experience, business systems analysis, & application configuration & management.
• Experience leading enterprise application initiatives using JD Edwards EnterpriseOne.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, warehouse, distribution, or supply chain processes.
• Advanced knowledge of JD Edwards EnterpriseOne ERP.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Warehouse Management processes and technologies, process optimization tools, and AI-enabled business solutions.
• Familiarity with Agile, DevOps, and ITIL practices.
• JD Edwards EnterpriseOne functionality
• SQL
• Warehouse management – JDE WMS, or other (Blue Yonder/Manhattan)
• Distribution operations
• JD Edwards Orchestrator
• Agile
• Automation solutions
• Artificial intelligence (AI)
• Strategic business and technology alignment
• Enterprise application leadership
• Business process optimization
• Stakeholder management and influence
• Change leadership
• Continuous improvement and innovation

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior advisor and subject matter expert on enterprise applications and business processes.
• Lead the design of scalable, integrated solutions that align technology investments with business goals.
• Develop and maintain solution roadmaps that support enterprise priorities and long-term strategy.
• Translate business strategy into technology solutions that improve efficiency and deliver measurable value.
• Lead the functional delivery of large, high-impact business application projects.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and stakeholders to deliver technology solutions successfully.
• Defining business cases, set success metrics, and measure value realization for business-led initiatives.
• Drive enterprise process improvements and application enhancements.
• Lead resolution of escalated, high-severity application issues in partnership with internal teams, vendors, and business stakeholders.
• Ensure issue resolution is timely, compliant, and sustainable.
• Ensure enhancements and implementations comply with IT governance, change management, and audit requirements.
• Participate in review boards, steering committees, and governance forums as needed.
• Lead the evaluation and adoption of automation and AI-enabled technologies across business processes and enterprise applications.
• Partner with business and technical teams to identify automation and operational improvement opportunities.
• Assess emerging technologies and recommend solutions that improve efficiency, accuracy, and user experience.
• Support digital transformation through modern technologies and process optimization.
• Mentor analysts by sharing expertise in enterprise applications, business processes, and solution design.
• Review work products and provide guidance on business analysis methods and best practices.
• Promote continuous improvement through process optimization, knowledge sharing, and innovation.
• Stay current on emerging technologies, industry trends, and application best practices.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance that starts on your first day!
• Employer HSA contribution (up to $1,000/single or $2,000/family depending on plan type)
• On-site Medical Center, Pharmacy, Barbershop, and fitness center
• 401(K) Match + Employer contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Quarterly profit sharing (with no cap!)

What This Job Offers

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