IT Systems Integration Specialist

** Position

Purpose:

** The primary responsibility of an IT Systems Integration Specialist is discovery, planning, and converting the acquired business information systems such as data collection, data conversion, processes, interfaces, and hardware/software resources to work together as a unit in standardized ERP and IT environment.  Position is the IT and Systems Operations arm of the M&A conversion process who works closely with the dedicated AIM for each acquisition.  

We work alongside them, being their main POC for any issues in our purview.
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* Key Responsibilities:

*** Be liaison between the business and the IT systems/operations teams gathering and converting of data and systems to standardized ERP and IT systems.
* Assist with coordinating all acquisition related activities, calls, and onsite visits
* Provide pre and post go-live support for data conversion as well as business operational process flow.
* Configure and troubleshoot issues received from users during conversion and post go-live process within the IT and system configuration perspective.
* Escalate, document and resolve issues based on comprehensive reporting and analysis of the business requirements and feedback
* Coordinate and collaborate with local team members as well as remote users to provide technical support, maintenance and resolution of issues.
* Work with data lead to analyze customer and supplier data specifications to provide gap analysis.  Work with M&A teams and IT teams to develop solutions to bridge those gaps.
* Communicate with legacy teams to clarify IT integration and implementation issues.
* Travel for various onsite visits including, but not limited to, operations pre-visit, conversion weekend, and post go-live follow up visits.
* Coordinate travel details for the go live process including inventory, conversion, and training teams;
Work closely with AIM for attendee lists
* Manage and coordinate efforts of the acquisition process to ensure all IT and systems integration aspects of the acquisition are handled on a timely basis.
* Manage post-closing activities, to track and escalate any IT related issues
* Assist as needed with any issues requiring IT input from non-IT departments or where asked to assist by the M&A team
* Work with infrastructure and infosec teams to assist with legacy systems and network decommissioning, discovery, tracking, and communications with legacy and IT teams.
* Assist other IT departments with projects or tasks where bandwidth allows
** Direct Manager Direct Reports:
** The IT Systems Integration Specialist at the company reports directly to the Director of IT Systems Integration. This position does not include any direct reports. The incumbent will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of acquired business information systems, overseeing the M&A IT and business operational functions and maintaining robust connections to inventory databases.
** Travel Requirements:
** The IT Systems Integration Specialist in the company is required to undertake periodic travel, approximately 20% of the time, to various company locations to ensure seamless integration and functionality of business information systems. This travel can include weekends as well.
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* Physical Requirements:

** The IT Systems Integration Specialist role at the company involves standard office-based physical requirements. The position primarily requires prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer workstation. Additionally, the role may necessitate occasional standing, walking, and lifting of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Fine motor skills and visual capability to operate a standard computer and handle detailed technical tasks are essential.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role effectively.
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* Working Conditions:

** The IT Systems Integration Specialist at the company operates within a hybrid work environment, balancing time between a dynamic office setting and remote work capabilities that support both collaborative and independent tasks. This role demands keen adaptability to a fast-paced, deadline-driven atmosphere, necessitating efficient management of complex systems and processes. The successful candidate will seamlessly integrate acquired business information systems, ensuring cohesive functionality across data collection, conversion, processes, interfaces, and communication platforms, including hardware and infrastructure.

Additionally, the position requires adept oversight of EDI functionality and inventory database connections, facilitating seamless operations across all business units.
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* Minimum Qualifications:

*** Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field from an accredited institution.
* A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in IT systems integration or a related field.
* Proven expertise in data collection, data conversion, and interface…