Quanex · 2 days ago
Systems Applications Business Analyst
Rice Lake, Wisconsin, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$88K/yr - $107K/yr
8+ years expQuanex is a global manufacturing company seeking a Systems Applications Business Analyst to join their team. The role involves gathering business requirements, conducting needs assessments, and providing advanced application support to ensure IT solutions align with business objectives.
Building MaterialManufacturingProduct Design
Responsibilities
Work with internal customers and external business partners (customers, suppliers, etc.) to determine business needs, write system process specifications and implement software solutions
Identify software solutions to ensure the applications and integrations align with the business strategy
Maintain existing applications and implement new software solutions
Consult functional areas of the business to identify applications that drive business process improvement and add value to the business operations
Maintain working knowledge of the business areas and the associated system applications
Use advanced techniques, theories, and processes to analyze and understand multiple applications that can deliver measurable value to the business
Leverage software applications to support business initiatives involving Operational Excellence, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, etc
Consult the business operations to identify information delivery and data analytics strategies
Work on divisional IT projects, including internal business initiatives, external customer and supplier projects, and corporate / enterprise IT requirements
Lead all facets of business requirements analysis, prepare Scope of Work (SOW) for software solutions
Conduct systems analysis to study the business procedures and identify requirements for achieving them more efficiently. Use systems analysis to help determine whether to build or buy software solutions
Design business systems by defining the application architecture, modules, interfaces, and data for a system to satisfy specified requirements
Coordinate all division application design and development work, leveraging Enterprise Applications / Shared Services or outsourced service providers for technical development work
Participate in divisional business application implementations, both purchased and internally developed software solutions, including setup and configuration of system parameters
Responsible for application change management process controls, including post-implementation audits
Manage ongoing maintenance of business systems, including version upgrades and patching of software applications, databases, and operating systems
Ability to identify potential system problems and propose functional solutions aligned with user needs
Perform specialist functions in a multi-application landscape (tactical execution, installations, technical configuration, etc.)
Train end-users, Subject Matter Experts (SME’s), and Business Process Owners (BPO’s) on using business applications effectively to perform their jobs
Provide level II applications support, providing application resources to resolve IT problems escalated to the group and servicing the customers / end-users promptly
Participate in Sarbanes-Oxley compliance activities (IT self-audits, Internal Audit risk assessments and General Computing Control testing, and external IT audits), particularly involving financial applications
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field
Requires 8+ years of total Information Technology experience
Requires 4+ years working in applications roles, with a minimum of 2 years as a Business Applications Analyst and/or ERP Systems Analyst
Must have solid project management and ERP functional skills (financial and/or manufacturing modules)
Proficiency in administration, configuration, and optimization of ERP modules such as Manufacturing, Inventory Management, Order Management, Bill of Materials (BOM), Work in Process (WIP), and Quality Management, preferably in Oracle EBS or Epicor (Manage 2000) ERP systems
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, supply chain management, and inventory control principles
Preferred
Master's degree is a plus
Engineering, Operations Management, Information Systems, or related fields; relevant certifications (e.g., Oracle EBS ERP, Epicor (Manage 2000) ERP, MS DevOps, Project Management) are a plus
Experience in an industrial / manufacturing company preferred
Experience in MS SQL Server using SSMS to write simple queries is a plus
Benefits
Competitive Salary
Excellent Bonus Potential
Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
Paid Time Off, Training & Holidays
Charitable Contribution Match Program
Tuition Assistance
Wellness/Fitness Resources
Training & Professional Development
401K Match w/ 2-year Vesting Period
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Dynamic Culture & People - just to name a few!
Company
Quanex
Quanex is a production company that manufactures solar panels, entry doors, kitchen, bath, and window component products.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2008-04-25IPO
Leadership Team
Scott Zuehlke
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
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Gabriela Garcia
Chief Accounting Officer (CAO)
Recent News
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