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PennEngineering® · 22 hours ago

Senior Operational Business Systems Analyst

Waterford, MI

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

PennEngineering is a company committed to innovation and collaboration, fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. The Senior Operational Business Systems Analyst will support and optimize the JD Edwards ERP platform, collaborating with stakeholders to enhance business processes and drive efficiency in manufacturing and distribution.

Industrial Engineering

Growth Opportunities

Hiring Manager

Brittany Specht, SHRM-CP

Responsibilities

Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand, influence, document, and prioritize business needs, including test cases, exceptions, and acceptance criteria for enhancements and new features. Communicate detailed requirements to development teams for implementation. Create process maps when necessary to help stakeholders and developers visualize as-is and to-be processes

Develop a strong understanding of existing operational processes, including manufacturing and distribution, inventory management, quality controls, production planning, supply chain, and day-to-day operational activities

Drive system utilization to enable improved decision-making, create business process efficiencies, and deliver sustainable and measurable business value through key performance indicators (KPIs) and regular business reviews

Understand JD Edwards platform capabilities and collaborate with the ERP development team to propose solutions that align with business objectives and improve operational efficiency

Provide training and support to end-users, ensuring they are proficient in using JD Edwards tools and features. Drive adoption activities. Communicate system improvements, automations, and features as released

Lead and manage JD Edwards projects, ensuring adherence to budget, project timelines, and quality standards. Serve as the primary project communicator, ensuring weekly progress updates during projects and tracking of key milestones with champions and stakeholders

Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices to enhance system performance

Maintain comprehensive documentation of business processes within the system and user guides

Stay up to date on new releases by JD Edwards and identify opportunities to apply new features where appropriate. Network with other JD Edwards users and similar companies to identify and implement best practices

Ensure that JD Edwards implementations comply with relevant regulatory certifications where applicable. Ensure standard IS practices are met including service request tracking, change management, and outage tracking

Contribute as a global team member of the Operational Systems team, acting as a subject matter expert for manufacturing/distribution processes and applications. Serve as the liaison between Global Information Systems (GIS), Operations, Application Engineering, Supply Chain, and customers

Build system capabilities to drive business value focused on key operational pillars: Enable External Growth, Drive Customer Satisfaction and Loyalty, and Improve Team Efficiency

Qualification

JD EdwardsERP Business Systems AnalysisManufacturing processesDistribution processesProject managementAnalytical skillsProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsRelationship buildingAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field; equivalent work experience will also be considered

5+ years of experience as an ERP Business Systems Analyst or in a similar role supporting JD Edwards applications

5+ years experience developing In-depth knowledge of the JD Edwards platform, specifically in manufacturing or distribution modules

Proficiency in JD Edwards configuration and integration with other systems

25%-50% Travel in PennEngineering's global footprint

Residency in one of PennEngineering's Domestic locations: Buffalo, NY; Danboro, PA; Detroit, MI, or Winston, NC

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex business requirements and design effective solutions

Proven experience in managing projects, including planning, execution, and monitoring

Ability to work collaboratively in a global team environment and communicate effectively with team members across the globe

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization

Ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders across Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Leadership, and external vendors

Ability to work independently in a high-demand environment; self-starter and highly motivated

High degree of organizational skills and attention to detail with proven ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously within tight deadlines

Preferred

Experience within the automotive industry is highly desirable

Experience with other JD Edwards modules is a plus

Experience with JD Edwards development tools is a plus

Benefits

Medical & Employer Paid: Dental and Vision

Parental Leave

401k and Employer Match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Paid On the Job Training

Performance incentive bonuses

Community Volunteering

Talent Referral Bonus Program

Employee Centric Culture

Company Provided Technology (laptop, phone, monitors for office and home environment)

Company

PennEngineering®

Since our founding in 1942, PennEngineering® has grown to become the premier engineered fastening, installation and wire protection resource worldwide.

Founded in 1942

Danboro, Pennsylvania, USA

1001-5000 employees