Systems Applications Business Analyst

Quanex•New Brighton, MN

11h•$92,000 - $112,000•Onsite

About The Position

Quanex is looking for a Systems Applications Business Analyst in St. Cloud or Mounds View, Minnesota. This role gathers business requirements, conducts needs assessments and process-mappings, and develops functional specifications and assists with technical specifications to ensure that developed information technology solutions support business objectives. The Systems Applications Business Analyst serves as a liaison between development teams and the internal/external customer or end user. This role follows an established requirements gathering process to identify requirements. The Systems Applications Business Analyst will lead business application projects and communicate requirements to the development teams using specifications, statements of work, project plans, or other forms of documentation. This role coordinates with developers, quality assurance teams, and users to test processes and ensure functionality and user acceptance. The Systems Applications Business Analyst may develop user documentation or training materials. As a high-level specialist, this role provides ongoing advanced application support to business end-users.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Business, or a related field
8+ years of overall IT experience, including hands-on applications and systems work
Proven experience (4+ years) in applications roles, including Business Applications or ERP Systems analysis
Strong project management skills with a track record of delivering successful IT projects
Deep functional knowledge of ERP systems, especially in manufacturing and/or financial modules
Experience with ERP configuration and optimization (NetSuite, E21, or similar systems preferred)
Solid understanding of manufacturing, supply chain, and inventory management processes
Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
Authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer sponsorship
Local to Minnesota

Nice To Haves

Master’s or certifications a plus

Responsibilities

Gather business requirements
Conduct needs assessments and process-mappings
Develop functional specifications
Assist with technical specifications
Serve as a liaison between development teams and internal/external customers or end users
Follow an established requirements gathering process to identify requirements
Lead business application projects
Communicate requirements to development teams using specifications, statements of work, project plans, or other forms of documentation
Coordinate with developers, quality assurance teams, and users to test processes and ensure functionality and user acceptance
Develop user documentation or training materials
Provide ongoing advanced application support to business end-users
Act as a trusted advisor, effectively aligning business needs with IT solutions across all levels of the organization
Deliver complex application and ERP projects on time and within budget while meeting all business requirements
Translate business processes into scalable, efficient system solutions with clear, actionable specifications
Drive measurable process improvements that increase operational efficiency and support business growth
Ensure all applications, integrations, and systems are optimized, reliable, and aligned with strategic goals
Lead successful implementations, configurations, and upgrades with strong change management and minimal disruption
Establish high user adoption through impactful training, responsive support, and continuous engagement
Proactively identify risks, system gaps, and improvement opportunities, and deliver forward-thinking, value-driven solutions