Business Analyst, JDE Financials/Distribution New TN - La Vergne

Business Analyst, JDE Financials/Distribution TN - La Vergne REMOTE POSITION with 30% Travel POSITION SUMMARY: The Business Analyst (BA), JDE Financials/ Distribution, Functional/ Technical, is responsible for supporting and enhancing the daily operations of our Finance and Distribution processes in JD Edwards (JDE). This person will work closely with the finance and distribution teams to collect business requirements, review and approve functional and technical design changes, write orchestrations, and recommend and implement JDE solutions. As part of the implementation process, the BA will also lead and participate in ERP projects. Daily duties will include problem-solving and support for business teams, requiring a high level of customer service, problem-solving, and collaboration abilities. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Provides support for the integration and implementation of JDE processes in all Finance and Distribution modules. Participates in system upgrades by assisting in planning and testing those upgrades. Continuously gains an understanding of the customers' operations and how systems are used in support of their operations, transferring knowledge to users, IT business analysts, and programmers. Keeps abreast of new JDE releases and applications and presents opportunities for improvement to the business units and management. Determines functional requirements and recommends workable JDE solutions to business operations, management, and IT staff. Works cross-functionally with other business analysts to provide fully integrated JDE solutions. Develops new or modifies existing software configurations to satisfy ongoing business needs. Participates in the preparation of business cases, including project charters, cost justifications, solution documentation, third party package selection recommendations, and other documents as needed. Develops reports from the system as needed. Assists other business analysts and programmers in the development and implementation of new processes and enhancements. Monitors financial operations and functionality and makes recommendations for fixes and improvements. Works closely with business teams to improve master data and daily operations. User Support and Training Provides on-site and remote end-user training as needed for new processes and enhancements. Provides one-on-one or small group refresher/intermediate/advanced training as required by users. Responds to Help Desk requests in a timely fashion. Responsible for monitoring the integrity of the JD Edwards system. Works with users to enhance and/or develop new systems and techniques to more efficiently do their job, including initiating or facilitating kaizen events. Executes approved changes to task menus to enhance end-user functionality. Performs all other duties, assignments, and special projects that may be required from time to time. COMPETENCIES: The BA must be self-motivated, able to problem solve, detail-oriented, and able to stay on task. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of an organization Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a high level of personal integrity Working knowledge of how to create transaction specification documents Expert-level JDE Financials and Distribution capabilities, Functional and Technical Experienced user of Microsoft Office SQL (Microsoft SQL Server) EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field or equivalent experience Minimum five (5) years of JDE configuration and project experience with a focus in financials Demonstrated ability to lead and participate in JDE Finance and Distribution projects Up to 30% travel Disclaimer:This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. EEO Statement:J&J Snack Foods Corp.is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discriminatory employment actions against, and treatment of, employees and applicants for employment based on actual or perceived Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, alienage, religion or creed, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition or characteristics, disability or veteran's status, sex offenses, prior record of arrest or conviction, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking and unemployment status. #J-18808-Ljbffr J&J Snack Foods Corp.