Sr. Enterprise Application Analyst Fusion Supply Chain (Mfg, Operations)

AeroVironment•Albuquerque, NM

10d

About The Position

Sr. Enterprise Application Analyst Fusion Supply Chain (Mfg, Operations) will develop, influence, and implement a partner strategy that ensures alignment between business units (BU) and Digital Business Team (DBT), with a mission to more effectively achieve both Business Units specific and AV enterprise objectives. The position will contribute to the evolution of the AV’s Digital Transformation initiative by actively collaborating with the Business Partners to determine the strategic direction for both BU specific and enterprise-wide solutions. Within their assigned Business Partner/Business unit, acts as a conduit of information and becomes a BU subject matter expert, and creatively showcases the ‘art of possible’ for a company on the forefront of digital transformation. Position Responsibilities Partners with business units and ensures every business decision is seen from the lens of our customer. Collaborates with partner business units to reimagine how we can deliver the best processes possible using people, process, data, and technology Pursues using Oracle Fusion existing and on-going standard processes to minimize customizations yet weighing against AV DOD needs and best practice(s). Executes solutions that bring awareness to team members and customers on the value add of their relationship with AV Business partners Acts as the subject matter expert (SME) for designated partner business units Attends designated partner BU meetings and shadows Team Members Documents the workflows and journeys on how Team Members conduct their day-to-day operations Explains a-day-in-the-life for various roles within partner BU. Gains significant knowledge in subject matters pertaining to both technology and the business Serves as a “trusted advisor” to the BU and functions as a key point of contact for BU & DBT business stakeholders In conjunction with BU leadership establishes and maintains Goals and DBT solution road map to improve strategic planning Utilizes business analysis techniques and business cases to define high-level product features and desired service levels for existing and emerging IT offerings Focuses on business value to develop ideas, including digital awareness, risk assessments, business continuity and business capability requirements Fosters creativity and innovation by staying abreast of industry and technology trends Conducts business process gap analysis to optimize business process towards digitalization and automation Analyzes business requirements, works with various business and DBT teams in identifying data elements and prepare detailed specifications from which programs are written Develops a deep knowledge of the business partner’s BU and builds positive relationship development, both horizontally and vertically Participate in the development of IT strategies in collaboration with IT team Defines business requirements for designated business units Writes requirements to obtain data from enterprise data teams and analyzes the data set for trends or answers that will help improve the business Monitors technology planning and deployment progress in line with business vision by surfacing and shaping demand for technology capabilities and assets; in addition to ensuring that the potential business value from the combined DBT capabilities and assets are captured, optimized, and recognized Contributes to key requirements, design and review sessions, key elements of business vision, and identifies business-based risk Lead design sessions in prototyping new systems for the purpose of enhancing business processes, operations, and information process flow. Ensures collaboration and confirms business resources are available for all projects Promotes business vision into working practice and ensures full adoption of solution created by project Communicates with business leadership to evaluate joint initiatives and proposals to see how they align with established roadmaps and business and enterprise priorities Demonstrates system (Oracle Discrete Mfg. and Operations) capability to solve business problems Works with business users to gather requirements and is accountable for overall feasibility and solution delivery. Defines and approves changes to high-level requirements Anticipates bottlenecks and provides escalation management Analyzes end-to-end, moderate to high complexity business processes in one or more business functional areas Collaborates with peers and project managers to balance BU and enterprise level optimization Transfers knowledge on proposed solution and BU needs to leadership and peers Collaborates with peers on similar workflows/terminology to make sure there is a common process across departments (where applicable) and to ensure technology strategy, down to functional requirements, work(s) well for every aspect of the business Anticipates and negotiates tradeoffs and balances business needs versus technical constraints to maximize business benefit for the greater good of the organization Manages enhancement requests post implementation on an established and agreed upon release schedule Monitors reported production issues for opportunities to enhance business technology workflows. Escalates issues to stakeholders when necessary Serves as the business subject matter expert (SME) to assist in the prioritization of technology projects, ensuing projects align with the technology that best provides maximum ROI, and directs BU & IT strategy in support of the overall business strategy Partners with PMO and manages projects involving multiple departments or cross-functional teams, focusing on both successful integration, implementation, and adoption of new IT solutions Assists in development and overall execution of strategic plans, including leveraging company tracking mechanisms, and creating presentations and reports for the board, executive management, and other groups Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in the field of Computer Science, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Minimum 12-15 years of experience of BRM / BA experience with Oracle ERP/Fusion Applications, multiple SaaS and Cloud Systems experience is needed
Extensive experience with Oracle modules Order Management, Inventory, Purchasing/Receiving, ASCP, Inventory, BOM, WIP, Quality, MES; Core competencies : in Inventory, Manufacturing and Operations
A plus: Experience in Projects Manufacturing, Project Costing and Project Contracts
AA plus: Oracle Fusion – Oracle Product Hub (PIM)
Knowledge of Quote-to-Order and Order-to-Cash processes
Strong understanding of principles, practices, and procedures in a manufacturing environment.
Experience working with Average Costing and Project Costing related to financial systems
Strong knowledge of interfaces, workflow, and underlying DataBase tables required
Strong communication skills: oral presentations, writing, negotiation, active listening, influencing positive team dynamics
Should be able to perform GAP analysis and provide solutions.
Should have knowledge about Software Development Life Cycle models
Should have experience in planning and execution of testing cycles according to best practices
Should be able to conduct Proof of Concept, Conference Room Pilot (CRP) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) demonstrations
Should have worked on preparation of configuration documents, Functional design documents and test scenarios.
Ability to work in a multi-project environment and support multiple internal customer/departments
Execute Basic SQL and conversant with PLSQL a plus.
Entrepreneurial focus and ability to thrive and excel in a dynamic environment.
Capability to contribute to strategic planning of Oracle Fusion requirements in support of business objectives.
Excellent understanding of statutory and compliance requirements in a Defense Contractor environment a plus.
Excellent understanding of the organization’s goals and objectives
Experience working with Oracle Support
Experience with Service Desk ticketing System
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) required.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Salesforce application and familiarity with Salesforce APIs and integrations.
Extensive knowledge of conducting business requirement workshops
Big picture mindset to act tactically but think strategically
Strong collaboration skills and working as both Team Lead and/or Project Lead.
In-depth understanding of day-to-day operations and business needs of business unit(s)
Highly skilled in negotiation and problem-solving techniques
Ability to positively influence others and to break down organizational silos
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, experience working with cross-functional teams, and presenting to leadership
Ability to apply principles of logic to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Visio, Excel, Project, Access, and PowerPoint
Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties
Demonstrated ability to be organized and work both independently and within a team, with strong attention to detail and strong project management skills
Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives
Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products
Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company
Focuses on teamwork and puts the success of the team above one's own interests

Responsibilities

Partners with business units and ensures every business decision is seen from the lens of our customer.
Collaborates with partner business units to reimagine how we can deliver the best processes possible using people, process, data, and technology
Pursues using Oracle Fusion existing and on-going standard processes to minimize customizations yet weighing against AV DOD needs and best practice(s).
Executes solutions that bring awareness to team members and customers on the value add of their relationship with AV Business partners
Acts as the subject matter expert (SME) for designated partner business units
Attends designated partner BU meetings and shadows Team Members
Documents the workflows and journeys on how Team Members conduct their day-to-day operations
Explains a-day-in-the-life for various roles within partner BU.
Gains significant knowledge in subject matters pertaining to both technology and the business
Serves as a “trusted advisor” to the BU and functions as a key point of contact for BU & DBT business stakeholders
In conjunction with BU leadership establishes and maintains Goals and DBT solution road map to improve strategic planning
Utilizes business analysis techniques and business cases to define high-level product features and desired service levels for existing and emerging IT offerings
Focuses on business value to develop ideas, including digital awareness, risk assessments, business continuity and business capability requirements
Fosters creativity and innovation by staying abreast of industry and technology trends
Conducts business process gap analysis to optimize business process towards digitalization and automation
Analyzes business requirements, works with various business and DBT teams in identifying data elements and prepare detailed specifications from which programs are written
Develops a deep knowledge of the business partner’s BU and builds positive relationship development, both horizontally and vertically
Participate in the development of IT strategies in collaboration with IT team
Defines business requirements for designated business units
Writes requirements to obtain data from enterprise data teams and analyzes the data set for trends or answers that will help improve the business
Monitors technology planning and deployment progress in line with business vision by surfacing and shaping demand for technology capabilities and assets; in addition to ensuring that the potential business value from the combined DBT capabilities and assets are captured, optimized, and recognized
Contributes to key requirements, design and review sessions, key elements of business vision, and identifies business-based risk
Lead design sessions in prototyping new systems for the purpose of enhancing business processes, operations, and information process flow.
Ensures collaboration and confirms business resources are available for all projects
Promotes business vision into working practice and ensures full adoption of solution created by project
Communicates with business leadership to evaluate joint initiatives and proposals to see how they align with established roadmaps and business and enterprise priorities
Demonstrates system (Oracle Discrete Mfg. and Operations) capability to solve business problems
Works with business users to gather requirements and is accountable for overall feasibility and solution delivery.
Defines and approves changes to high-level requirements
Anticipates bottlenecks and provides escalation management
Analyzes end-to-end, moderate to high complexity business processes in one or more business functional areas
Collaborates with peers and project managers to balance BU and enterprise level optimization
Transfers knowledge on proposed solution and BU needs to leadership and peers
Collaborates with peers on similar workflows/terminology to make sure there is a common process across departments (where applicable) and to ensure technology strategy, down to functional requirements, work(s) well for every aspect of the business
Anticipates and negotiates tradeoffs and balances business needs versus technical constraints to maximize business benefit for the greater good of the organization
Manages enhancement requests post implementation on an established and agreed upon release schedule
Monitors reported production issues for opportunities to enhance business technology workflows. Escalates issues to stakeholders when necessary
Serves as the business subject matter expert (SME) to assist in the prioritization of technology projects, ensuing projects align with the technology that best provides maximum ROI, and directs BU & IT strategy in support of the overall business strategy
Partners with PMO and manages projects involving multiple departments or cross-functional teams, focusing on both successful integration, implementation, and adoption of new IT solutions
Assists in development and overall execution of strategic plans, including leveraging company tracking mechanisms, and creating presentations and reports for the board, executive management, and other groups
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.

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