Sr Business Analyst

Sr Business Analyst

US-CA-Ontario

Job :
Type:
Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Ontario (Corporate Office)

The Sr. Business Analyst's role is to devise and design business requirements for all IT-related business, manufacturing, procurement, and operations systems that are critical to core organizational functions. This includes researching and analyzing data in support of business processes, system requirements, and functional efficiencies across manufacturing and procurement domains. The Sr. Business Analyst is also responsible for generating and compiling reports based on findings, complete with recommended improvements or new requirements for business processes, operational procedures, and system configurations or development needs.

This individual will apply proven communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills to maximize the value of IT system investments and support the successful implementation and optimization of new and existing systems.

• Strategy & Planning

  • Provide end-user support and deliver training for various software systems, with a primary focus on JD Edwards (JDE) Enterprise One 9.2 modules.
  • Analyze and enhance requirements‑gathering and application utilization processes to improve efficiency, functionality, and overall system performance.
  • Collaborate with key stakeholders—including decision-makers, system owners, and end users—to define business, financial, manufacturing, procurement, and operational requirements and establish system goals.
  • Ensure development projects align with business objectives, meet end‑user needs, and address system issues effectively.
  • Manage projects to ensure successful delivery within established timelines, resource plans, and budgets.

• Acquisition & Deployment

  • Collaborate with development teams, analysts, and system owners to design, develop, test, and deploy new applications, functionalities, and system enhancements across the enterprise.
  • Ensure all new software integrations and deployments meet functional requirements, interface specifications, and organizational compliance standards.

• Operational Management

  • Act as the liaison between business stakeholders and IT/ERP teams to gather requirements and translate them into ERP solutions.
  • Translate conceptual user requirements into functional requirements in a clear manner that is comprehensible to developers/project team.
  • Configure, support, and enhance JD Edwards Enterprise One modules across:
  • Manufacturing
    :
    Shop Floor Control, Inventory, Work Orders, Bills of Material (BOM), Routings, and Production Planning.
  • Enterprise Asset Management (EAM):
    Asset Master Management, Preventive Maintenance, Work Order Management, and Maintenance Cost Tracking.
  • Procurement
    :
    Purchasing, Supplier Management, and Approvals workflows.
  • Configure and maintain Work Order and Preventive Maintenance processes, ensuring proper integration between EAM, Manufacturing, and Procurement modules.
  • Utilize JDE Orchestrator and automation tools to streamline repetitive business processes (e.g., work order creation, maintenance notifications, procurement approvals).
  • Collaborate with technical teams to design and test customizations, reports (Hubble), and system integrations with external applications.
  • Works with BPO to assure proper unit‑ and integrated testing.

• Four‑year college diploma or university degree in computer systems design, computer science, engineering, or business administration (other degrees considered).
• 5 years' direct experience as a business analyst with multiple years of software development and/or programming design experience.
• Extensive experience with JD Edwards Enterprise One in an enterprise level manufacturing/distribution environment required.
• Proven experience with business and technical requirements analysis, elicitation, modeling, verification, and methodology development.
• Strong knowledge of system and software quality assurance best practices and methodologies.
• Ability to perform against tight deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to communicate ideas in both technical and user‑friendly language.
• Experience working in a team‑oriented, collaborative environment.
• Range of pay $120,000 - $130,000 per year. Plus, annual bonus.