Sr. IT Business Analyst - JD Edwards/eRMS

Dairy Farmers of America•Kansas City, KS

56d

About The Position

Participate in a cross-functional, team environment as a key member of the implementation team responsible for global design, realization, implementation, and support of all ERP applications utilizing JD Edwards (JDE) EnterpriseOne,eRMSand various other Dairy Brands applications. Function as a core member of the Dairy Brands implementation initiative team.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or Business Administration, or equivalent work experience
8+ years of business analyst related experience, including business and technical requirements analysis, business process modeling/mapping, methodology development, and data modeling
At least 5 years of experience in design and configuration within an ERP environment
Experience overseeing the design, development, and implementation of software and hardware solutions, systems, or products
Experience in the operation and analysis of database hardware, software, and standards, as well as data retrieval methodologies and applications
Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
Experience with a top tier ERP application (JD Edwards &eRMS preferred)
Knowledge of all operations-focused aspects of JDE and eRMS, including manufacturing management, supply chain, distribution, order processing, purchasing, transportation, and logistics execution
Extensive practical knowledge in importing data for use in report software, spreadsheets, graphs, and flowcharts
Able to create systematic and manual operations procedures in both technical and user-friendly language
Able to apply statistical and other research methods into systems issues and products as required
Able to manage multiple projects and participate in cross-functional environment
Excellent understanding of the organization's goals and objectives
Able to exercise independent judgment and execute
Excellent analytical, mathematical, and creative problem-solving skills
Excellent listening, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
Able to be logical and efficient, with keen attention to detail
Able to be highly self-motivated and directed
Able to effectively prioritize and execute tasks
Able to conduct research into systems issues and products as required
Able to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language
Able to demonstrate strong customer service orientation
Able to work effectively in a remote work capacity
Must be able to read, write and speak English
Able to travel 20% of the time

Responsibilities

Partner with users and implementation partners to plan, conduct, and direct analysis of business problems to be solved within a JDE/eRMSenvironment and work with the technical team to translate business requirements into technical design specifications
Maintain system integrity by following proper testing and documentation procedures using tools-based testing and transport systems. This includes unit, integration, and regression testing of configuration and programming changes
Provide support to the power user network within the business unit to insure all business process and technology are current and consistent
Coordinate the power user network to ensure all user documentation and training materials are current utilizing all available technology tools
Maintain test scripts to ensure that all software upgrades are adequately tested and efficiently implemented to ensure code compliance
Keep current with all JD Edwards &eRMSfunctionality to ensure that the business unit is maximizing the most efficient use of the software integrating with all other functional systems (e.g., SERTI, ADP, SAP)
Resolve technical problems with all JDE andeRMSissues as well as manage the integration points with other related applications; act as a single contact point for problem management
Use approved implementation methodology to ensure all design aspects are resolved by the assigned completion date, provide appropriate documentation to meet support requirements, and coordinate development requests, acting as a single interface to the integration partner
Provide project management skills and manage relationships with internal/external customers, work with business process teams in a consulting role, and serve as a primary point of contact to the IT organization
Work with decision makers, systems owners, and end users to define business, financial, and operations requirements and systems goals; identify and resolve systems issues
Chart existing business processes in order to define current business activities for the development of procedures and models
Research, review, and analyze the effectiveness and efficiency of existing processes and tools and develop strategies for enhancing or further leveraging these processes/tools
Lead sessions in prototyping new procedures and systems for the purpose of enhancing business processes, operations, and information process flow
Prepare and deliver reports, recommendations, or alternatives for improving processes and systems in operating systems across the organization
Perform cost-benefit and return on investment (ROI) analyses for proposed changes to aid management in making implementation decisions
Collaborate in the planning, design, development, and deployment of new applications and enhancements to existing applications
Conduct research on software and hardware products to justify recommendations
Develop, standardize, and maintain new or improved processes and systems based on findings and analysis
Communicate changes, enhancements, and modifications verbally or through written documentation to management, peers, staff, and other employees so that issues and solutions are understood
Create models, specifications, diagrams, and charts to provide direction to programmers
Develop budgets and timeframes for changes in order to support company objectives
Liaise with various business groups in the organization to facilitate implementation of new or improved business processes and systems
Coordinate and perform in-depth tests, including end-user reviews, for modified and new processes and systems, and post-implementation support