Sr IT Business Analyst - Supply Chain

Brand: Michael Foods Inc.

Categories: Information Technology

Locations: Hopkins, Minnesota

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Remote Eligible: No

Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry with business in egg products, refrigerated grocery and potato products. We offer exciting job possibilities throughout our organization where you can enhance your career, sharpen your talents and make an impact. Join our company and be part of an innovative team that's First in Food _.

Hopkins, MN is home to our Michael Foods, Inc. corporate headquarters. Hopkins is located 7 miles west of Minneapolis, boasting natural surroundings in a suburban environment that also provides quick access to major travel ways and local restaurants that give our community a distinct character. Located in the Excelsior Crossing building where employees are provided with beautifully landscaped walking paths and water features creating an optimal environment for outdoor and walking meetings, along with the opportunity to take a relaxing walk or outdoor lunch before, within, or after your work day.

The Senior IT Business Analyst plays a pivotal role in bridging the gap between business requirements and system capabilities. This individual has advanced functional business and SAP configuration knowledge, ensuring seamless project delivery and effective system support. They lead and collaborate with IT Applications team members on projects, enhance system configurations, and mentor team members, while aligning solutions with business objectives.

This individual will propose improvement to processes and next-generation solutions that can either be developed in-house or are available on the market. The aalyst stays current with industry trends and promotes efficient practices.

• Demonstratestrongbusiness-functional knowledge andthe ability to translaterequirementsinto effective solutions.
• Support business plans and strategies by delivering innovative IT solutions aligned with organizational goals.
• Provide advice on business processes, policies, and practices, ensuring alignment with IT systems.
• Leverage functional and business knowledge tomentorteam members within theirteamand other ITareas.

• Lead SAP configuration activities across all supported functional areas, ensuringoptimalsystemperformance and business alignment.
• Develop programming specifications, support ABAP development, and debug SAP code when necessary.
• Manage data loads, data conversions, and interfaces with strong attention to detail.
• Utilize SAP OSS and online tools to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues effectively.

• Act as an effective team member on projects of any size, contributing to the success of cross-functional initiatives.
• Coordinate and prioritize support activities within their functional group, ensuringtimelyresolution of issues.
• Provide interview feedback fornew staff candidates and support onboarding and training activities.
• Serve as a resource for coaching IT team members in both functional and technical SAP skills.

• Actasa system owner, ensuring smooth operations and recommending system improvements.
• Utilizeonlineresourcestoefficientlyidentify, troubleshoot, and resolve technical issues.
• Coordinate support activities anddemonstrateresourcefulness in resolving cross-functional challenges.
• Provide strategic recommendations on system upgrades, patch strategies, and long-term maintenance costs.

• Proficient in thespecifiedSAP ECC modules
• Proficient with Microsoftproductivitytools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio).
• Basic understanding of ABAP development
• Demonstrate a strong working knowledge of IT project methodologies and apply best practices to project execution.

• Problem Solving:
  
  Demonstrate resourcefulness in resolving complex configuration and technical issues independently.
• Communication:
  
  Provide clear, constructive feedback and foster collaboration across teams.
• Leadership:
  
  Takeownershipofenhancementsorprojects, mentoring teammembersand driving results effectively.
• Adaptability:
  
  Quickly adapttonew requirements, broadeningconfigurationand functional knowledge across multiple areas.
• Customer Focus:
  
  Ensure solutions align with business needs and delivermeasurablevalue.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Senior-level SAP configuration knowledge spanningsupportedfunctional areas.
• Extensive experience(typically8+ years) in SAP configuration,functional processes, and technical integration, including at least two years of EWM experience
• Strong business acumen with the ability to align IT capabilities to business goals.
• Proficient in writing programming specifications and…