Business Analyst IT Supply Chain

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Supply Chain or relevant field of study is preferred.

Work Experience

• 2+ years of Business analysis experience including System design, Solution and system analysis is required.
• Experience in Supply Chain Systems like Manhattan WM (Active), TMS (OTM), YMS(PINC) is preferred.
• Experience in interface mapping is preferred.
• Expertise in JSON, API, EDI is preferred.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interface effectively with individuals at various levels, both internal and external.
• Analytical, with strong problem-solving abilities and creative resolution skills.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to remain organized, pay strict attention to detail, and meet critical deadlines.
• Understand software delivery lifecycle with focus on requirement management and system analysis.
• Ability to represent complex issues based on comprehensive analysis in a holistic and understandable manner.
• Ability to brainstorm and lead efforts to gather, document and validate requirements where business expertise is lacking or non-existent i.e. “find a way” and accomplish the mission.
• Display an understanding of upstream and downstream applications and the implications of proposed requirements and/or solutions.
• Rapid absorption of new information or new domain knowledge. Quick learner – able to pick up new concepts, methods and obtain deep understanding of systems and interface.

Responsibilities

• Participate in solutions Delivery in development of schedules, delivery of application enhancements, and scope management and ensuring proper escalation management as required.
• Participate and contribute to Solution Review Board sessions or other approval processes as required by Academy project governance.
• Participate and contribute to creating ROI and business case documents related to project requests.
• Lead discussions with project and business teams to understand and document current state and desired process flows, use cases, and mockups.
• Lead discussions with project and business teams to understand and document business requirements, making recommendations in their domain / application related areas.
• Create and obtain approval for Business Requirements, Functional Specifications, and Data Mapping Documents.
• Provide recommendations to business process changes internally within IT & to business partners.
• Lead discussions and ensure understanding of functional changes to the IT design, development & testing teams.
• Serve as Functional expert in documenting use cases and reviewing test case scenarios outlined by SQA including traceability Matrix.
• Continue serving as lead and SME for all completed projects, enhancements, business continuity work, and level 4 support.
• Recommend process improvements and provide feedback pertaining to standard artifact templates and business processes.
• Document and maintain business & IT process flow repositories.
• Able to execute above responsibilities for multiple large to enterprise sized projects simultaneously.

Physical Requirements & Attendance

• Regular onsite attendance required.
• Flexible work schedule to support business needs.
• Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties.
• Adhere to company work hours, policies, procedures, and rules governing professional staff behavior.