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Application Support Analyst (ASA)MSC Global (New York, NY) is enabling retailers and branded apparel manufacturers to improve control of global sourcing processes by integrating global partner activities in one software application. MSC Global creates value by managing every step in the supply chain, from raw material sourcing to final delivery. MSC Global is a newly formed subsidiary of MSC Limited (HK), a Microsoft Gold Partner and leader in apparel manufacturing software solutions in Hong Kong and China.RESPONSIBILITIESThe Application Support Analyst (ASA) will be primarily responsible for the identification, research, and resolution of technical problems and customer concerns with MSC applications. The ASA will be a customer’s primary point of contact brokering a relationship with the Hong Kong development team. As one of the first U.S. employees, this position will also have opportunities to assist developing business in the US market. Other responsibilities will include:o Application expert and customer relationship manager for post-implementation issues regarding detailed/technical system capabilities and enhancement requirementso Develop complex queries and reports to analyze production data to troubleshoot day to day issues for customerso Proactively research data integrity and lead subsequent correction and recovery processes/activities for the application or data inconsistencieso Review production fix requests and coordinate with the Hong Kong development team to resolve problemso Support customer training initiatives with functional application expertiseo Develop training documentation and reports to managementQUALIFICATIONS• Required:o 3-4 years participation in application development or testing business applications.o Data analyst skills and capability of writing complex queries using SQL Server 2000 in order to investigate and validate data integrity.o Bachelor’s Degree• Desired:o Previous experience implementing a .NET applicationo Software development life cycles, source code control and quality control processeso Understanding of BizTalk or EAI tools, a plus!o Experience with startup company/companieso Retail and wholesale industry knowledgeSKILLSo Strong analytical skills are a must.o Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing, is a key to success.o Ability to function in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.Ideally, this position would be suited for applicants looking to leverage a strong technical background to take on account management responsibilities for one or more customers.