Our client is undertaking an ERP Deployment project using Sage X3 as the target system. They are a leader in the flavor business, so related experience is a plus. Although like ERP experience may be transferable, we consider experience is an ERP Deployment or Support project for Sage X3 as a strong plus.
ERP Finance and Sales Business Analyst works on a team responsible for performing a full range of activities in the above skill areas ensuring technology based operational effectiveness and excellence for the Technology Team. The ERP Business Analyst will provide support for ongoing operations as well as project initiatives and will direct and review the activities and work products of outsourced personnel. This role will be responsible for both functional and technical configuration and debugging tasks including small projects that need quick turnaround.
Job Responsibilities
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Resolve ERP Finance and Sales related issues and work with AMS provider to provide solutions in a timely manner
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Translate business information needs into Functional Requirements, reviews and writes UAT and Design Documents
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Utilize process improvement techniques in streamlining existing as well as new business processes
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Monitor and manage issues related to interfaces working closely with our AMS Provider
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Strong analytical skills, including thorough understanding of how to interpret customer business needs and translate them into application and operational requirements
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Provide project management skills and coordination of activities for small enhancement releases
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Ability to manage and coordinate activites between internal and external resources
Skills and Experience
· 4+ years of hands on ERP experience in a Business Analyst role with a focus on Finance, Inventory and Order to Cash processes
· Flavor Industry GMP and CSV experience is preferred
· Willingness to learn and expand areas of knowledge
· Fundamental knowledge of ERP principles, approaches, technologies and architectures
· Strong System Analysis skills including the ability to write and revise standards and procedures
· Strong organizational, oral presentation and written communication skills
· Experience in implementing and supporting Sage X3 ERP would be a plus
· Good understanding of integration between ERP and other supporting systems
· Experience in support role ensuring user adoption and quick resolution to break fixes and minor enhancements
· Experience creating business requirement documents using interviews, leading and conducting requirements workshops, creating process flows and other artifacts to clarify requirements for the implementation team
· Experience wring and executing unit and integration tests
· Experience defining and driving UAT Processes
· Strong overall knowledge of ERP
· Bachelors degree with major in Information Technology would be a plus
· Experience with change control and development lifecycle concepts
· Proficient with Microsoft tools such as Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Vision and MS Project