Sr. Specialist, IT Business Analysis
About the role
The Senior Specialist, IT Business Analysis, will bridge the gap between business objectives and technology solutions, analyzing processes and identifying opportunities for operational improvement within our manufacturing and supply chain operations.
Responsibilities
Facilitate workshops with business stakeholders to elicit and document the as-is process and map out the desired to-be process, and prioritize requirements for process enhancements, technology implementations, and operational changes.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate existing business processes, identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and areas for automation or improvement.
Collect, analyze, and interpret manufacturing / operations and supply chain data to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for process optimization, cost reduction, and quality enhancement.
Translate business requirements into functional and non-functional technical specifications, proposing technological solutions, workflows, and process modifications that align with manufacturing or supply chain objectives.
In certain cases, support the implementation of process improvements and technology solutions by coordinating project activities, tracking milestones, and ensuring timely completion.
Facilitate a smooth transition during process improvements and technology implementations via effective communication and training to all impacted stakeholders.
Collaborate with business teams to prioritize requirements and demands for small to medium sized initiatives.
Foster effective communication and collaboration between business stakeholders, IT teams, and business subject matter expert personnel to ensure alignment and successful project outcomes.
Identify opportunities for ongoing process optimization, suggesting enhancements and innovations to drive operational excellence.
Provide regular and accurate reports to stakeholders as appropriate.
Requirements
Experience in supply chain management processes.
Proficiency in data analysis, utilizing tools such as Excel, SQL, other data visualization software with the ability to interpret and analyze data to find insights, skills with BI tools to mine data for process improvement.
Familiarity with manufacturing and Supply Chain related software, ERP systems, and process automation tools.
Excellent communication skills to facilitate and elicit requirements with effective collaboration between technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Supply chain experience, knowledge of supplier networks, logistics, procurement and global supply chain to identify bottlenecks and provide solutions.
Problem-solving aptitude with the ability to dissect complex issues and propose practical solutions.
Project management skills to coordinate and execute process improvement initiatives.
Knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies is advantageous.
Detail-oriented, analytical mindset, and a passion for driving operational efficiency.
Ability to support IT projects. Defines, documents and carries out small / medium projects.
Qualifications
University degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, Commerce.
Skills
Experience in manufacturing and production processes, equipment and technologies.
Project management experience would be considered an asset.
Benefits
Not specified.
Pay
$200K, 6 months
Schedule
Not specified.