Transportation System Analyst

Position: Transportation Application System Analyst
Perdue Foods has a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins by creating products for consumers and for retail and food service customers around the globe while changing the way animals are raised for food. It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals.

We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work-life balance, we're committed to helping our team members thrive. That's Perdue.

Summary

As a Transportation Application Systems Analyst, you will play a key role in supporting and advancing the technology solutions that power our transportation and logistics operations. In this highly collaborative position, you'll partner with business and IT teams to design, enhance, and support critical applications that drive operational efficiency, system performance, and business success. You'll work across strategic initiatives, system enhancements, troubleshooting, and application support while helping deliver innovative technology solutions that align with long term business goals.

This role offers the opportunity to work with cross-functional teams, influence enterprise level system design, and contribute to projects that make a meaningful impact across the organization. Ideal for a detail oriented and solution driven professional, this position is perfect for someone who enjoys combining technical expertise, problem solving, and collaboration in a dynamic environment.

The salary range for this position is $78,000 - $116,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications with annual bonus available (variable depending on performance).

In addition to the base salary, Perdue offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/Rx, 401(k) with employer match after 1 year, critical illness, accident insurance, dental, vison, life insurance, optional group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts and paid time off.

This position is based at Corporate Headquarters in Salisbury, MD.

Principal

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

* Translates the requirements for system function to detail program designs using Perdue's Methodology and Clarizen for project management.

* Codes, tests, configures, and documents programs and systems from detailed specifications using Perdue's methodology and structured programming practices to produce reliable programs.

* Actively supports the Team Management and Quality Improvement Process through demonstrated commitment of its concepts and tools (teambuilding, zero defects, measurement, goal setting, process models, etc.).

* Works as a team member in the development, enhancement and support of applications that meet or exceed customer requirements.

* Maintains technical proficiency by training and using the latest techniques in developing and maintaining systems.

* Acquires knowledge of existing applications for troubleshooting and user questions to be an asset to the user community. In addition, provide twenty-four hours/seven days/week on-call support of assigned systems.

* Provide advanced level technical training in internal resources and business areas as needed.

* Responsible for providing Level 1 & 2 system maintenance support for subject area as expert of area.

* Responsible for ensuring incidents and support tickets are entered and resolved accurately, on time, and per department procedures.

* Responsible for ensuring change controls for minor and major changes are implemented according to policies.

* Understand business goals and requirements associated with IT strategic roadmap.

* Research and propose system solutions to realize business goals for strategic projects in subject area.

* Responsible to determine system solutions to achieve goals of the IT strategic roadmap in subject area.

* Responsible to formulate and deliver an enterprise level functional design for all supported systems in respective areas including process flows and architecture landscape.

* Participates in IT Architecture activities as needed.

* Participate in Pre-Planning, Blueprinting, Realization, Final Preparation and Go-Live/Support phases of IT Strategic Roadmap projects assigned.

* Document and maintain business requirements for applications in subject area.

* Research solutions and develop beta or pilot test configuration of proposed solutions.

* Demonstrate beta or pilot test configurations to IT and/or business personnel to influence final design selection.

* Complete or work with business to meet the design criteria for strategic projects in…