IT Business Analyst

Job TitleSupports and maintains all corporate IT business systems including but not limited to ERP, MRP, WMS, EDI, BI, & Web. Serves as the point of contact to internal customers for all business systems and applications. Performs complex systems analysis. Identifies inadequate or inefficient systems and recommends alternatives to increase efficiency. Provides leadership in recommending technical solutions to functional business challenges to effectively meet strategic business objectives. Serves as the project manager and coordinates the utilization of all IT resources for all business application development lifecycle activities. Composes and maintains project plans for all business application development lifecycle activities. Composes and maintains functional design documents for the purpose of designing new applications or enhancing existing applications. Composes and maintains technical design documents that software developers will use when programming solutions. Conducts and manages all testing activities for all business application development lifecycle activities. Manages and participates in training users on new and/or modified applications. Coordinates and manages all software development change management. Participates in the planning, design, and implementation of all business systems at new SMP facilities or business units. Provides business knowledge and technical leadership to effectively collaborate with the software developers and the user community. Conducts feasibility studies and helps determine economic justification of all proposed IT projects. Maintains all required corporate IT SOX compliance documentation for business analyst activities.Work Experience RequirementsDemonstrated proficiency in analyzing business processes, understanding business needs, and providing technical solutions to specific business challenges. Thorough knowledge of all major business functional areas (Finance, Supply Chain, Operations, Sales, Marketing, Pricing, HR, and IT). Prior role in one or more non-IT functions preferred. 3 – 5 years working for a company in the manufacturing and distribution space. Experience working with a tier 1 ERP system (Oracle, SAP, or JD Edwards). JD Edwards preferred. Functional knowledge of MRP theory & forecasting. Experience with warehouse management systems. Functional knowledge of EDI and other e-commerce solutions. Experience with structured query language (SQL) through query writing and/or ad hoc reporting. Functional Knowledge of Business Intelligence Technologies. Functional Knowledge of Web & Mobile App Development Technologies. Exposure to software change management practices. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with non-IT personnel at all levels in the business. Ability to effectively create and maintain detailed application design specifications based on functional business needs. Ability to effectively create and maintain detailed technical design specifications for use by software developers. Ability to conduct testing and training activities on business applications. Strong organizational skills with the ability to execute multiple project plans against strict deadlines. Functional knowledge of the software development lifecycle. Programming experience is a plus. Functional experience with business software implementations and integrations. Ability to understand business concepts and processes at both the macro and micro levels. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to adhere to all SOX software change management requirements. Ability to use Office products (Excel, Word, Power Point, Access, Project, Visio). Less than 10% travel required. Knowledge of Pricing Systems is a plus. Financial analysis skills are a plus.Education RequirementsBachelor's degree preferred but not required. Specific work experience considered.