Business Analyst - Astec Industries

BUILT TO CONNECT
Astec is a global, manufacturing company of infrastructure development equipment. Our products range from asphalt and concrete plants, aggregate crushers and handlers, industrial heaters and more.  Connection is at the heart of everything we do. We design and manufacture products used to build the infrastructure that physically connects the world, but the connections we make with people are what drive us forward. We were founded on innovation and a passion to help our customers succeed. Leveraging innovative solutions and technologies, we serve customers all over the world. We are committed to design and build the most innovative products.

LOCATION: Remote, with up to 50% travel on occasion.

Required: Oracle Cloud Fusion experience, Oracle F2P experience, experience with at least one Oracle implementation.

ABOUT THE POSITION
The Oracle Business Analyst – F2P “Forecast to Plan” is a critical role in implementing our global Oracle Cloud ERP solution. The position will work closely with other F2P team members, the solutions architect and business stakeholders in ensuring that there is a proper design and well executed implementation for all aspects of the plan to produce business functions. F2P covers Supply/Demand Planning and Replenishment Planning.

The position will work closely with the F2P value stream owner, project management, subject matter experts, and technical team to design, build, test, and implement Astec’s new Oracle Cloud ERP system and F2P functionality/processes. The position will also provide production support and ensure global design is adhered to.

Deliverables & Responsibilities

• Configure Oracle Fusion ERP and Forecast to Plan modules and keep configuration documentation up to date
• Write design specs for reports and other system solutions
• Write process flows and instructions
• Write and execute test plans
• Enter Change Tickets
• Write training materials
• Solve production support tickets
• Test the Oracle System and related processes
• Design and document systems solutions/specifications
• Design business processes
• Interpret business requirements and help the business prioritize
• Train users both one on one and more formally in larger groups
• Author functional specification documents
• Design reports
• Coordinate activities with other team members and the business
• Collaborate on cross-functional activities
• Enter and manage Oracle service requests
• Provide 24 x 7 support during production cutover and go-live events
• Work with various vendors

To be successful in this role, your experience and competencies are:

• A BS/BA Degree in Computer Science, Business, or related field or equivalent and/or combination of training and experience as deemed sufficient by management.
• 5+ years of experience as a business analyst
• 3+ years of Oracle Cloud Fusion experience specifically with Supply Chain Planning module
• Has experience designing business processes.
• Has experience designing systems solutions.
• Has experience developing and executing test plans.
• Experience coordinating project activities
• Flexible and adaptable in prioritizing workloads, coping with pressures, deadlines, and rapidly changing situations.
• Strong communication skills including presentation skills.
• Creative thinker, results-oriented, analytical mindset, and a focused problem-solver.