Sr. Associate IS Business System Analyst Kinaxis-Maestro

Amgen • Thousand Oaks, CA

98d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Amgen, if you feel like you're part of something bigger, it's because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do. Since 1980, we've helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world's toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas -Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease- we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, you'll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives. Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you'll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Requirements

• Master's degree OR Bachelor's degree and 2 years of Supply Chain Technology, Supply Chain Business, Engineering, IT or related field experience.
• Or Associate's degree and 6 years of Supply Chain Technology, Supply Chain Business, Engineering, IT or related field experience.
• Or High school diploma / GED and 8 years of Supply Chain Technology, Supply Chain Business, Engineering, IT or related field experience.

Nice To Haves

• Three years of experience working as a Maestro (RapidResponse) Solution developer.
• Facilitating business process design, requirements gathering, conducting fit gap analysis and ability to write and design technical solutions using Maestro (RapidResponse) capabilities.
• Ability to provide Functional specifications and process flows, adopting Kinaxis RapidResponse platform to Development team, ensure requirements are tested and own the UAT, End user training, and Post deployment enhancements.
• Experience in RapidResponse system design and functionality modules, how the data and control table sets are maintained, providing user and admin related access and tasks.
• Understanding of data models and data mapping with RapidResponse table and architecture.
• Understanding of the solution development life cycle, including business requirements definition, review of functional specifications, development of test plans, testing, user training, and deployment.
• Develop and maintain System Architecture models (e.g. System Interaction diagrams) and reference implementations within systems of record (e.g. Portfolio Management and Enterprise Architecture tools).
• Knowledge of sprint-based planning and estimations required for implementation Agile and SAFe practices.

Responsibilities

• Work with RapidResponse Product team and customers to define scope and value for new developments and translating into clear fit gap analysis.
• Write actionable user requirements and define user acceptance strategies for configurations, design and implementation in RapidResponse system.
• Work with business stakeholders for Gating approvals, conduct roadshows, evaluation of requirements as fit & gap analysis.
• Create sprint plans and timelines for integration, user acceptance, technical and business go live.
• Collaborate with System Architects and Product Managers to manage business analysis activities, ensuring alignment with RapidResponse functions.
• Capture the voice of the customer to define business processes and product needs.
• Resolving complex data and analytic configurations to ensure that the solution produces the expected results.
• Develop and execute effective product demonstrations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate documentation of configurations, processes, and changes in solution documentation, workflows, and system configurations to ensure comprehensive understanding and facilitate knowledge transfer.
• Collaborate with geographically dispersed teams, including those in the US and other international locations.
• Be a part of an Agile project team utilizing the Agile / Scrum methodologies, working in a fast-paced, iterative environment, closely partnering with business stakeholders.
• Partner with Scrum Master, Product Owner and the team in defining Technical User Stories.
• Partner with Product Owner to identify and prioritize enabler work.

Benefits

• A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts.
• A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan.
• Stock-based long-term incentives.
• Award-winning time-off plans.
• Flexible work models, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree