IT Business Analyst

Location:

Valley, Nebraska

The main function of this Individual Contributor position is to optimize, standardize, and leverage the functionality of the ERP and other Business Systems, integrating them into business processes to achieve improved efficiency for all stakeholders. The incumbent will estimate effort, analyze requirements, document them, develop and execute testing plans, prepare training documentation, and support end‑user training. They will participate in all aspects of the SDLC and recommend process improvements, collaborating across the Global IT organization.

• Reports to the Manager – IT Applications; no direct reports.
• Requires up to 25% travel (domestic/international) including overnight stays.
• Flexible schedule with overlap with US core team hours (7 am–5 pm CST).
• Provides leadership in the use of Information Technology to become a trusted advisor to the business.
• Monitors industry trends, standards, and technologies to recommend and apply emerging tools.
• Follows company policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure compliance and protect data.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to identify, analyze, and document functional requirements.
• Develops and validates testing plans; conducts user testing and coordinates UAT.
• Prepares documentation and trains end users/stakeholders.
• Participates in cross‑functional projects with broad organizational impact.
• Provides support activities escalated from the support team.
• Writes supporting documentation such as release notes and help articles.
• Actively engages in all aspects of the SDLC.
• Recommends process improvements in both business and IT functions.

• Bachelor’s degree + 5 years relevant experience, OR Associate’s degree + 7 years relevant experience, OR 9+ years of relevant experience.
• 5+ years in a manufacturing or logistics/distribution environment.
• Understanding of enterprise business systems architecture, project management, and manufacturing principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
• Collaborative team experience.
• Proven analytical and evaluative abilities.
• Strong initiative, problem‑solving, and organizational skills.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Experience with ERP software (IFS, QAD, Sage, SAP).
• Specialized Module Experience (select based on role):
• Distribution:
  Experience with IFS Distribution module.
• Finance:
  Experience with IFS Finance module;
  Experience with IFS Costing.
• Manufacturing:
  Experience with IFS Manufacturing module;
  Experience with IFS Parts, BOMs, and Routings data.
• Experience with ERP implementation.
• Experience working with tools such as Azure Dev Ops or JIRA.
• Business analysis certifications (IIBA, PMI) or business-related certifications (APICS).
• Ability to present ideas in business‑ and user‑friendly language.
• Strong attention to detail and customer service orientation.

• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental, and vision)
• 401 k retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off
• Employer‑paid life insurance
• Employer‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability including maternity leave
• Work life support
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• Voluntary programs such as tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one‑on‑one health coaching, mortgage services, and more

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