Senior JD Edwards Business Analyst

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Senior JD Edwards Business Analyst

Director of Information Systems

Rutherford, NJ

Responsible for identifying, implementing, and maintaining JDE system improvements to improve the utilization and efficiency of the business. This requires a robust understanding of manufacturing operations, order‑to‑cash functions, and the ability to effectively interact with the JDE end user community in identifying process inefficiencies and translating them into JDE system improvements.

• Maintain an instance of JDE and connected software. Ensure maximum uptime. Work with corporate IT on package builds and ESU deployment, maintain calendars/scheduler to support day‑to‑day functions.
• Apply JDE knowledge to business application programs to resolve problems, conduct system analysis, provide input to system specifications, perform site reviews, and analyze gaps between business requirements and JDE functionality.
• Identify opportunities to streamline and optimize business processes through better use of existing system capabilities and/or recommend new technologies to improve processes.
• Provide support and training to create “Next Level” super users.
• Maintain reliable information sources working with all functional areas by using or creating reports/dashboards using JD Edwards, Web intelligence, Power BI, and BIPublisher.
• Partner with Corporate I.T. team to ensure standards, security, and corporate initiatives are met.
• Manage I.T. SOX audit processes to ensure standards and timely addressing of new standards.

• Lead cross‑functional projects and teams, develop action plans, and report through all levels of management.
• Provide guidance, training, and development to team members (Develop Super users) to foster a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Develop Standard operating procedures and documentation for business processes to aid in training and development.

• Work closely with internal departments and stakeholders to understand their business process improvement needs, ensure that JDE and ancillary software supports the business unit strategic objectives, and advise on technology advancement in the business.

• Maximum JDE uptime.
• On‑time delivery of project milestones.
• Maintain high level of trust and engagement with team members.
• Adherence to corporate compliance (JDE) and cyber security and SOX compliance.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, or Information Systems.
• 5+ years of JDE experience and system analysis.
• Hands‑on experience with JDE E1, system security, report writing, Change Management, and Project Management.
• Experience managing audit requirements and creating action plans to address audit standards.

• Manufacturing Order to Cash process:
  Experienced with order to cash processes and functions, best practices, automation.

• Strong understanding of JDE E1, Bartender Label software, Webi, OMW, Power BI.
• Familiarity with the software development lifecycle and standard software development methodologies.
• Experience with Security management and Vulnerability Mitigation techniques.

• Communication/Presentation:
  Prepare and present project milestone reviews, design proposal/review, and competitive evaluation presentations. Proactively providing clear, concise, consistent communication to internal and external stakeholders.
• Interpersonal Skill:
  Easily approachable and welcoming to all levels of organization. Good rapport with local co‑workers, sales staff, and…