Sr. Business Systems Analyst

. Crane Worldwide Logistics . • Houston, TX

18h

About The Position

Essential Job Functions Serves as primary technical support for applications, such as Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) Serves as expert on warehouse management system (WMS) logic and functionality Ensures system integrity, including setup and control processes Supports troubleshooting, maintenance, and optimization of existing software applications Interfaces with Operations staff to review issues or changes. Provides regular communication to Operations and internal departments regarding operational issues, process flows, customer requirements, etc. Includes analysis, insight, and recommendations Coordinates with other departments to resolve site technical issues impacting application use. Ensures issues are being addressed and resolved in a timely manner Investigates and recommends new technologies and information systems appropriate for the company, where applicable Work with system providers or other departments to obtain costs for system enhancements Identifies application improvement opportunities. Designs, develops, tests, and implements changes or fixes for improving service levels, reducing costs, and providing operational enhancements Assists in developing standardized and ad hoc site, management, and/or customer reporting. Analyzes discrepancies and implements changes or fixes Conducts feasibility analyses on application solutions, processes, and equipment Monitors system performance. Performs maintenance and backups as needed Supports customer facing integration and implementation projects Manages action items between Crane and systems vendors Participates in sales calls and future opportunities in the Contract Logistics pipeline Creates and maintains processes and procedures which are rolled out to local, regional, and global accounts as they relate to systems Creates and maintains application support documentation Continued learning of application capabilities, configurations, limitations, etc. Continued learning of industry trends, client requirements, other applications available to support operations, etc. Assists in billing activities related to systems being supported Manages a team of resources in support of the Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) or other applications, where applicable Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Strong problem-solving and analytical ability
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledgeable of warehouse operations and freight/logistics optimization
• Excellent planning, time management, collaboration, decision making, organization, and presentation skills
• Ability to develop and document processes and procedures
• Proficient in the use of analytical techniques such as statistical probability distribution, correlation, data sampling and relating sets of numbers
• Ability to work well in a team environment, collaborate with internal and external resources, respond to questions from senior management, and manage through conflict with a positive, flexible attitude and professionalism
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft office, especially Excel
• Job may require extended sitting or standing, use of standard office equipment.
• Job requires the ability to use vision, adjust focus and work on a standard computer screen. Use of audio-visual equipment is required.
• Bachelors Degree in Business Administration or related field required
• Minimum 5 years related experience
• MUST COMPLETE PI ASSESSMENT IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION: https://assessment.predictiveindex.com/bo/28w/Candidate_Link

Nice To Haves

• Minimum 1 year industry experience preferred
• Professional certification may be required in some cases

Responsibilities

• Serves as primary technical support for applications, such as Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
• Serves as expert on warehouse management system (WMS) logic and functionality
• Ensures system integrity, including setup and control processes
• Supports troubleshooting, maintenance, and optimization of existing software applications
• Interfaces with Operations staff to review issues or changes.
• Provides regular communication to Operations and internal departments regarding operational issues, process flows, customer requirements, etc. Includes analysis, insight, and recommendations
• Coordinates with other departments to resolve site technical issues impacting application use.
• Ensures issues are being addressed and resolved in a timely manner
• Investigates and recommends new technologies and information systems appropriate for the company, where applicable
• Work with system providers or other departments to obtain costs for system enhancements
• Identifies application improvement opportunities.
• Designs, develops, tests, and implements changes or fixes for improving service levels, reducing costs, and providing operational enhancements
• Assists in developing standardized and ad hoc site, management, and/or customer reporting. Analyzes discrepancies and implements changes or fixes
• Conducts feasibility analyses on application solutions, processes, and equipment
• Monitors system performance. Performs maintenance and backups as needed
• Supports customer facing integration and implementation projects
• Manages action items between Crane and systems vendors
• Participates in sales calls and future opportunities in the Contract Logistics pipeline
• Creates and maintains processes and procedures which are rolled out to local, regional, and global accounts as they relate to systems
• Creates and maintains application support documentation
• Continued learning of application capabilities, configurations, limitations, etc.
• Continued learning of industry trends, client requirements, other applications available to support operations, etc.
• Assists in billing activities related to systems being supported
• Manages a team of resources in support of the Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) or other applications, where applicable
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• 136 hours of Paid Time Off which equals 17 days for the year, that can be used for Sick Time or for Personal Use
• Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement for education related to your job
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Employee Recognition and Rewards Program
• Paid Volunteer Time to support a cause that is close to your heart and contributes to our communities
• Employee Discounts
• Wellness Incentives that can go up to $100 per year for completing challenges, in addition to a discount on contribution rates
• Potential to earn a quarterly bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees