Senior Business Analyst

Job TitleSince 1955, we have been on a mission To Passionately Feed Millions Daily with High Quality Food People Enjoy! We are a third-generation family-owned and professionally managed organization with a commitment to strategic growth. We continue to be successful because of talented people, just like you, who choose to join our family and call E.A. Sween home. We pride ourselves on fostering a welcoming, respectful, and rewarding culture where employees are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work each and every day. At E.A. Sween, our team members are seen, heard, and appreciated not just for what they do, but for who they are. We hope you'll join us!A dynamic leader fueled by their passion who provides expert-level insight and analysis on the processes and technology which supports their core business partners. They will advise our company on ways we might improve our processes by identifying new opportunities and applying best practices based on experience, research, and partnership with leaders and peers across the company. The core business partner for this position is the Manufacturing and Supply Chain Departments; however, effort will cross into other functional areas in the company. Additionally, this person will assist in mentoring and growing future Business Analysts within our technology team.Compensation: The target salary range for this position is $125,000 - $135,000 annually, consistent with our internal compensation framework. You are eligible for an incentive bonus up to 15% of your annual salary, prorated based on your start date. Final pay will be determined by your experience, skills, internal equity, and available budget. This position is a full-time, on-site role in our Eden Prairie, MN office.ResponsibilitiesCommunicationStrong communication and interpersonal skills to interact with senior-level management regarding the implementation of changes.Sound knowledge and expertise in evaluating the implications of changes.Competence in writing reports and making presentations to highlight the effect of changes being madeCritical ThinkingApproach business partners needs from various perspectives and suggest creative solutions which sometimes could be healthy disruptions to the normal thought processCapable of facilitating brainstorming, mind mapping, and lateral thinking to extract root cause and core business needsAdvocate for change capable of facilitating innovation in an organizational contextAnalytical & Problem-SolvingMust be able to understand and decipher the requirements providedCapable of devising solutions to overcome problems faced by the business partnersExpert in breaking down large problems into smaller and more manageable partsUses logical reasoning to make decisions / recommendations based on evidence and assumptionsEfficient in moderating group discussions and enable participants to articulate their thoughts and ideasLeadershipProvide leadership to team members and peers by collaborating with others; articulating ideas and viewpoints to senior management, peers and others; identifying and initiating projects; managing resources; driving the resolution of issues; and holding self and team accountable for resultsWork together with a diverse team in guiding them through the scope of a projectMotivate themself and team members to reach the shared goals and objectives of the business partnersCapable of discussing sensitive and pertinent matters with end users, leaders, stakeholders, sponsors, and project teams.Efficient leading virtual teams through decision-making processUphold the trust that has been entrusted by the company to ensure due diligence is given in defining and identifying solutions to satisfy business partners needsQualificationsExample- 3-5 years of demonstrated experience in xyz10+ years of business analyst experience supporting an enterprise environment.Advanced knowledge of Manufacturing, Procurement / Inventory, Warehouse / Distribution, Logistics / Transportation processes and systems.Expertise in delivering solutions based on IT best practices, methodologies, and governance.Advance experience in evaluating and implementing third party applicationsStrong experience in co-leading small to large projects from concept to implementationStrong experience in conducting root cause analysis to assist in identifying business needs / requirements.Experience in assisting with the understanding and development of business intelligence KPI, reports, and DashboardsGeneral knowledge of Accounting, Sales, Pricing, and EDI processesProficiency using Office 365 applications, MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint or equivalent is requiredPreferred QualificationJDE EnterpriseOne modules version 9.1 or laterExperience with JDE EnterpriseOne edge applications like Business Intelligence, EDI, Insight, RF Smart, Barcode Label printing and CPM is preferred.SQL experience with JDE EnterpriseOne tablesGeneral knowledge of the JD E1 database structure and how the applications use the database is a plus.Experience with MS Access, MS Visio, MS Project, and MS SharePoint are a plus.Experience in business process automation & machine integrationsBachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related area from four-year accredited college preferred.Experience using 6Sigma or similar tools to derive root cause and solution needsE.A. Sween is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, financial security, and well-being of our team members. Benefits include:Medical, Dental, and Vision InsurancePaid Time Off (PTO)8 Paid HolidaysCompany-Paid Life Insurance401(k) with Company Match – fully vested after 2 yearsShort-Term and Long-Term Disability PlansTuition ReimbursementEmployee Recognition Program (Boss Bucks)EducationBiz-Manager or better.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.