Golden State Foods · 17 hours ago
Sr. Business Systems Analyst-JDE
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
15+ years expGolden State Foods is a distinguished leader in the foodservice industry, offering an extensive array of products and services. The Business Systems Analyst is responsible for delivering quality systems design and business requirements to improve efficiency and productivity within the IT organization.
Food and BeverageFood Processing
Responsibilities
Follow a standard, structured process for the gathering and prioritizing business requirements
Interview business users and SMEs to determine business requirements
Analyze business unit existing systems and flows of data
Develop and maintain information and documentation related to developing and modifying business processes and systems
Engage in data modeling, technical analysis, and research alternatives for development of business requirements
Translate requirements into highly specified project briefs or requirements packages
Provide input into the development of business case and justification documents working with Business Consultants
Detail the operations the system will perform, and the way data will be viewed by the user, present their design to the client and, once it is approved, collaborate closely with the client team to implement the solution
Support the development of business justification documents from an IT perspective
Provide costing/sizing for enhancement requests with collaboration across the IT organization
Identify options for potential solutions and assess them for both technical and business suitability
Create logical and innovative solutions to complex problems
Draw up specific proposals for modified or replacement systems
Ensure applications are designed to support instrumentation objectives, rapid enhancement objectives and will provide superior user experiences
Produce project feasibility reports
Collaborate closely with Architect, Application Development, and business units to ensure technical compatibility and user satisfaction
Discuss findings with the business unit and design an appropriate improved IT solution
Present design proposals/solutions to clients
Proactively identify solutions to address potential systems, design, or business process issues and present to both IT and business stakeholders
Understand current system limitations, pain points, and identify technical and process solutions to address root causes of issues
Develop the testing schedule and plan for the solution
Create business and application use cases
Investigate new features of application and related technology before release, providing feedback to application development as appropriate
Conduct standard systems testing and user-acceptance testing
Ensure changes are properly tested, communicated, schedule and released to minimize any impact to the enterprise
Develop user training manuals and other aids to streamline the uptake of the new system or changes
Providing training to users of the new system or information on the enhancements/features introduced
Coordinate the work efforts, scheduling, and prioritization for cross-team resources
Effectively transition knowledge to other members of the team to help grow the organization
Train and mentor other team members in team standards, processes, and methodologies as appropriate
Support the professional development of other team members
Identify relevant training needs for the IT organization
Provide input into the scheduled performance review process
Suggest and lead areas for improvement in internal processes as appropriate
Provide input into the decision-making process for the team
Function as point person on behalf of the team and gain the trust and confidence of other team members as appropriate
Accountable for properly following all IT standards, processes, and methodologies as applicable including but not limited to Quality Assurance (QA), Project Management Life Cycle (PMLC) and Software Delivery Life Cycle (SDLC)
Other responsibilities and accountabilities may be assigned based on business and organization needs
Qualification
Required
Two-year college required or applicable trade school or commensurate work experience, four-year college preferred
15+ years of JD Edwards system design and test experience with some related leadership experience
Experience working in core distribution business processes such as: Order to Cash, Procure to Pay, Accounting (AP/AR/GL), and Warehouse Management
Ability to understand, communicate, and interpret client business processes and requirements
Ability to configure and test with the users
Good to excellent verbal and written communications skills
Expert in Application Configuration Management
Expert in Automated Testing Tools
Expert in ITIL Incident Management
Proficient in Application Integration and Compliance
Proficient in Data Transport
Proficient in General Office Applications
Proficient in Information Security
Proficient in Packaged Software
Proficient in Remote Assistance Tools
Proficient in SOA Strategy
Proficient in User Interface Design
Basic knowledge of Client/Server Systems
Basic knowledge of High Availability
Basic knowledge of Infrastructure Technology
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Project
Basic knowledge of Business Continuity
Basic knowledge of Code Management
Expert in Innovative Solution Development
Proficient in Microsoft Applications
Proficient in Business Acumen
Proficient in Business Alignment
Proficient in ITIL
Proficient in Project Management Methodology (PMM)
Proficient in Requirements Definition
Proficient in Risk Management
Proficient in Systems Delivery Life Cycle (SDLC)
Proficient in Technical Writing
Proficient in Test Plans
Basic knowledge of Quality Assurance & Controls
Basic knowledge of Release Management
Basic knowledge of Service Level Management
Basic knowledge of Strategic Sourcing
Benefits
Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid leave (in compliance with state and local regulations), vacation, sick, holiday, jury duty, and bereavement.
Comprehensive benefits package to support our associates and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Disability, Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Voluntary Insurance (Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal, Life, and AD&D), Retirement Plan.
Associate Development via Education Reimbursement and/or Scholarships, virtual courses, or classroom development experiences.
Flexible work schedules (subject to your location and role).
Please note that the compensation details listed in postings reflect the base pay only.
Additional compensation including bonuses and car allowances are subject to eligibility.
Company
Golden State Foods
Golden State Foods provides to the food service and retail industries.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2024-08-08Acquired
Leadership Team
Guilda Javaheri
Chief Technology Officer
Justin Vannoy
Corporate Senior Vice President and President Liquid Products North America
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