JOB SUMMARY:       

Utilizing independent judgment, the Business Analyst II leverages technical and non-technical knowledge and processes to solve business and operational challenges and facilitating technology delivery for a fast-paced organization.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ensures business/operations have access to relevant information to influence strategic decision-making and the day-to-day management;
• Works cross-functionally to drive strategies, optimize analysis capability, and leverage technical and non-technical knowledge and processes to solve business/operational challenges and problems;
• Facilitates requirements gathering sessions and evaluates business/operational process implications of system requirements, making appropriate design/redesign recommendations;
• Analyzes business/operational processes of proposed or completed acquisitions. Provide plans to migrate process of acquired businesses to corporate applications/processes
• Performs implementation planning or business case analysis for applications;
• Creates and maintains processes and procedures to efficiently develop test and deploy decision support tools and reports used in operations. Develops reporting requirements to resolve a variety of business- and operational-related problems
• Manages inventory and life cycle of routine reports to ensure efficient delivery of high quality, high impact business intelligence. Drive the development and enhancement of self-service reports and analytics capabilities, automating when possible
• Documents requirements and workflow diagrams with focus on process improvements
• Develops programming specifications that can be passed to internal, as well as external programming resources as needed;
• Addresses changing user requirements while maintaining design and system integrity;
• Creates and deploys test plans, testing, documenting, and tracking issues while ensuring timely issue resolution;
• Coordinates procedures development and system documentation
• Creates and maintains ad hoc data capture systems as required to provide data not captured by core business applications;
• Contributes to the ongoing development and implementation of a robust business acceptance process in terms of building internal customer relationships, documentation, user training, user support, regular communication and ongoing development;
• Provides expert training and knowledge development to other members and its business units;
• Provides backup and support to the IT Department at other business units on an as needed basis.
• Attends job related conferences/seminars/webinars to maintain level of knowledge current with the changing environment and support business units’ efforts to remain current.
• Must be available for emergency situations that may arise outside the course of the regular workday or workweek.
• Abides by all policies and procedures established by the Company including plant safety regulations and work rules.
• Must have ability and desire to work with others
• Meets attendance requirements.
• Performs other duties as deemed necessary.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

EDUCATION:             

Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience.

EXPERIENCE:           

Minimum of five (5) years’ experience as an application analyst or similar business analyst position required; Experience working in a manufacturing environment with knowledge of operational and business processes preferred; ERP/Integrated manufacturing system implementation experience (Syteline preferred); Demonstrated project management knowledge and experience, including the ability to successfully conclude projects in an efficient manner.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to understand and interpret systems architectures from high-level;
• SQL knowledge and ability to write queries to mine and analyze data;
• Ability to write SQL stored procedures and functions
• Progress DB knowledge is a plus;
• Analytical and quantitative skills, including ability to perform a variety of analyses;
• Issue resolution and strong problem-solving skills to result in quality solutions;
• Capability of thinking creatively to originate new ideas and to learn and apply new technologies quickly;
• Possess proactive and self-motivated capabilities to exercise independent judgement;
• Strong organizational and project/time management skills with ability to plan, organize and prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.;
• Execute and conclude projects in an efficient and effective manner with minimal guidance and supervision;
• Produce high level of quality and accuracy with work and operate with integrity and ethically;
• Possess strong work ethic and sense of urgency in executing responsibilities;
• Detail and results- oriented with a strong desire to succeed;
• Proven ability to consult with stakeholders, of all levels, to develop and execute solutions;
• Effective and professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work independently as well as in teams;
• Ability to train and develop people;
• Maintain confidentiality at the highest level