Seeking a skilled JD Edwards Business Analyst with expertise in Manufacturing and Distribution (PTP & OTC) to join our global team in Rockford, IL.
In this role, you will analyze and optimize technical systems, analyze and optimize technical systems, support end-users, and work closely with cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities include business analysis and design, troubleshooting issues, system and integration testing of enhancements, implementing enhancements, configuring system settings, and developing cost-effective solutions.
Additionally, responsibilities include the planning, preparation, development, support, and execution of system, integration, and regression testing cycles aligned to release design specifications.
Job Description :
- Utilizing JD Edwards EnterpriseOne (JDE to manage manufacturing processes, including production planning and scheduling, shop floor control, inventory control, and order management.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient manufacturing and distribution operations (Procure to Pay and Order to Cash).
- Configuring and maintaining JDE modules related to manufacturing, such as forecasting, MPS (Master Planning Schedule), MRP (Material Requirements Planning), Shop Floor Control, and Product Data Management.
- Troubleshooting and resolving issues related to manufacturing and distribution processes within the JDE system.
- Setting up the Distribution and Manufacturing Automatic Accounting Instructions (DMAAI) for manufacturing accounting and variance reporting.
- Providing training and support to end-users on JDE manufacturing functionalities.
- Analyzing data and generating reports to monitor key performance indicators and identify areas for improvement.
- Participating in system upgrades, tools upgrades and enhancements related to JDE distribution and manufacturing and modules.
- Staying updated on industry best practices and trends in manufacturing technology to optimize JDE system usage.
Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to :
- Provide support for primary-use applications and functional areas within the Business Solutions team.
- Serve as the primary Subject Matter Expert for 1-2 business functions, such as Manufacturing, Purchase Order Processing, Sales Order Processing, Product Data Management, Master Data Management, or Supply Chain / Inventory Management.
- Continuously develop and enhance your knowledge of business functions to stay current with industry trends and best practices.
- Participate in analyzing and designing system solutions. Provide guidance to development teams using a standard SDLC model from Concept through Analysis / Requirements, Development, Quality Assurance, Implementation, and Decommission.
- Assess the impact of proposed solutions on the business. Develop use cases to explain and demonstrate business requirements / specifications to the IT team and contribute a business perspective during design reviews.
- Apply ITIL-type methodologies to manage functional and technical issues. Handle incident management, assist in technical investigations to identify root causes, and create mitigation plans for user processes.
- Analyze and recommend improvements to business processes and technology. Design and execute training for customers, help desk personnel, and system developers on new and existing processes.
- Manage issue resolution with appropriate urgency, negotiating and resolving conflicts with customers, helpdesk personnel, and developers.
Escalate issues to management and senior leadership as needed.
- Independently manage small projects, leading application, infrastructure, and business resources using the SDLC model.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with business and technical partners, as well as customers, to enhance system efficiency and IT support.
- Be prepared for both domestic (up to 50%) and international travel as required (less than15%).
- Perform other projects or duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required Skills and Experience :
- Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of related experience or High School Diploma and 10+ years of specific experience
- 5+ years’ experience in a business analysis role, in a multi-location organization in a 24x7 environment (preferably in a GxP and Distribution environment)
- Experience with JD Edwards EnterpriseOne supporting ERP applications in a global environment with multiple manufacturing and distribution centers and 24 / 7 operations.
- Working knowledge of business processes, system development and process improvements
- Proficient in gathering business requirements, process flows and use cases
- Experience with modeling and mapping as-is and to-be business processes
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Expert in Microsoft Office
Preferred Skills and Experience :
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or a related field.
- Experience with JD Edwards tools such as Watch List, E1Pages, Orchestrations, Form Extensions, and UDOs.
- Familiarity with integrating JD Edwards with third-party software like Anaplan
- Experience with Hubble / DAS Reporting.
- Knowledge of EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) integrations.
- Certifications like CSCP / CPIM
- Project Management experience
- Ability to travel up to 50%