Business Analyst II

The Business Analyst II leverages technical and non-technical knowledge and processes to solve business and operational challenges and facilitates technology delivery for a fast-paced organization.

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

• 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.

• 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.
• Strong focus on system implementation, development, and user training.
• Analyzes business/operational processes of proposed or completed expansion projects; provides plans to migrate process of expanded capabilities to current 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. Drives 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 team members.
• 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.