Senior Applications Functional Analyst - EPM & S2P

Employment Type: Salaried
Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Position Summary:

The Senior Functional Analyst – Oracle S2P and EPM will lead the end-to-end implementation and ongoing management of Ventura Foods’ Oracle Fusion Source to Pay (S2P) and EPM initiatives with cross functional interactions across tracks like PLM, O2C, R2R. This role will be responsible for the entire delivery of systems solutions: Requirements, Fit-Gap assessment, Solution Designs, Configurations, Business process flow setups, Implementation, Cutover, Validation, and Operational maintenance of S2P and EPM track modules and custom extensions, ensuring they are tightly aligned with both the Oracle Fusion platform and Ventura Foods’ business processes.

The role will be a primary SME for the S2P & EPM track collaborating closely with business stakeholders and cross functional teams, translating business needs into robust, efficient system solutions. In addition, the role will be the key coordinator working closely with various development tracks and SI partners in delivering a stable, scalable, user-friendly Oracle solution ensuring the EPM & S2P track consistently delivers measurable value to the organization. The position will also be responsible in leading the product roadmap aligned with Ventura Foods’ vision, industry best practices, and emerging technology advancements driving the success of Ventura Foods’ Oracle Fusion initiatives.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Functional Expertise - Oracle Fusion (Primary - Oil Value Chain):

• End to end solutions/system designs across EPM & S2P Track and related custom extension/apps.
• Define Business process cycles and related cross module/external interfaces & integrations.
• Build system solutions using CEMLI (configurations, extensions, modifications, localizations & integrations).

Business Engagement & Partnership:

• Partner with business stakeholders, understand the various systems and business processes, establish a continuous cadence.
• Lead workshops and interviews: Facilitating interactive sessions, interviews, and surveys with diverse stakeholders.
• Close coordination with Business and other functional stakeholder - Planning, executing UATs, System validation, Production deployments.
• Identify inefficiencies, and recommending improvements using standard Oracle functionality whenever possible, and creating functional solutions.
• Operationalize governance for listing, reporting, managing and delivering business enhancements/wish list/backlog.

Documentation, Compliance & Data Governance:

• Develop and maintain system solutions, designs, visio/lucid flows for processes, configuration documents (ex: BR100, MD50, TE40), and training materials.
• Document and analyze "as-is" and "to-be" business process flows.
• Follow SDLC / Agile methodologies, and creating/tracking respective user stories from initiation through closure (including test scenario's).
• Enforce data governance policies and ensure compliance with security, privacy, and regulatory requirements.

Platform Operations & Optimization:

• Monitor and resolve incidents timely.
• Oversee platform administration, optimization, stability, and operational maintenance.
• Manage licenses, monitor system health, process standardization, and ensure scalability of the platform.
• Continuously enhance platform performance and user experience through proactive improvements.
• Assess platform quarterly/periodic releases and ensure timely upgrades (including intermediate patch sets).

Education and Experience:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field (required).
• Implementation Experience: Experience: with Oracle Fusion implementations in the Manufacturing vertical, including at least two full-cycle implementations required.
• ERP / Functional Experience: 5+ years of experience with Oracle ERP applications/implementation, with strong understanding of platform functionality, cross-functional integrations, and process cycles. (required).
• Fusion Functional Experience: 3+ years of experience specifically with the Oracle Fusion platform, including functional and technical capabilities.(preferred - if no fusion experience, EBS R12 is required).
• Certifications: Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Foundations (preferred).

Knowledge and Skills:

Oracle Fusion/EBS EPM & S2P Expertise:

• Advanced expertise in Oracle Fusion Source-to-Pay (S2P) and Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) solutions, including solution design, configuration, implementation, integration, and production support.
• Deep understanding of Oracle Fusion S2P processes and modules, including Sourcing, Procurement, Supplier Management, Accounts Payable, Cash Management, and General Ledger.
• Strong knowledge of Oracle EPM capabilities, including FCCS, EPBCS, ARCS, Master Data Management (MDM), and reporting solutions.
• Expertise in Oracle Fusion configuration, workflow, approvals, security, master data, financial controls, and platform administration.
• Strong understanding of Oracle Fusion ERP, EPM, and third-party integrations, including data migration, conversion, mapping, and transformation activities.
• Experience with Oracle reporting and analytics tools, including OTBI, BI Publisher, FBDI, and enterprise reporting solutions.
• Working knowledge of Oracle development and integration technologies, including PL/SQL, VBCS, Redwood UI, APIs, and automation tools.
• Ability to create and maintain functional designs, process flows, test scripts, user stories, configuration documentation, training materials, and other SDLC deliverables.
• Knowledge of Agile, SAFe, SDLC, and Oracle implementation methodologies, with demonstrated success delivering complex enterprise projects.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional leadership skills, with the ability to influence business and technical teams and drive successful solution delivery.

Why Join Us:
Ventura Foods innovates and manufactures food solutions for foodservice and retail businesses. We make exclusive products for the world's most iconic restaurants and retailers, we provide ready-to-go product solutions for professional kitchens, and we make consumer brands everyone knows and loves. When you work for Ventura Foods, you get a strong foundation of training, a manager who cares about you and celebrates your success, a safe environment, and challenging work. As part of our team, your future is limited only by how much you’re willing to push yourself to get there. We invest in your growth because you invest in ours.

Ventura Foods offers career growth opportunities as well as competitive compensation and benefits:​

• Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision – coverage beginning on your 1st day for eligible employees​
• Profit Sharing and 401(k) matching (after eligible criteria is met)​
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays​
• Employee Appreciation Events​ and Employee Assistance Programs
• Salary Base Range of $114,281.00 - $148,795.50*

*The “base salary range” provided above is a good faith estimate of what we expect to pay for this position in the specified markets. Ventura Foods reserves the right to pay outside of the given range based on a variety of factors including but not limited to: candidate skills and experience, complexity of the job, budgetary factors, and location/geography. Ventura Foods conducts regular reviews of compensation ranges and therefore reserves the right to alter this range at any given time.

Diversity & Inclusion:
Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive environment in which all employees are treated with respect is evident in our company culture and values. We believe that fostering an environment of inclusion and a focus on diversity across our organization is vital to attracting top talent, driving innovation, and meeting the high expectations of our customers in a rapidly evolving global marketplace.

Ventura Foods is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Ventura Foods may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) assisted tools at certain stages of our hiring process, including identifying & sourcing candidates, reviewing applications and matched candidates on job boards and websites, and generating screening questions to help us work more efficiently and consistently. We regularly review our tools to promote fairness and reduce the risk of bias. However, while these tools support our process, every hiring decision is made by a real person on our team. Applicants in the State of New York may request an alternative process by contacting us at View email address on aiapply.co.