Business Systems Analyst - TerraSource Global
St. Louis, MO
About the Job
Position Summary
Terrasource Global is seeking a skilled Business Analyst with a minimum of 4 years of experience to join our IT team. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, excellent communication skills, and bridges the gap between business needs and software solutions. Experience with ERP systems and business knowledge is essential for the success of the Business Analyst role based in St. Louis MO.
Responsibilities include the following:
- Extensive knowledge of ERP with functional experience in Sales, Distribution, Manufacturing, and Finance - JD Edwards 9.2 is a plus
- Strong understanding of business process and information systems
- Demonstrate leadership skills
- Collaborate with stakeholders to understand and document business requirements
- Analyze existing processes and systems to identify critical business needs
- Partner with the business and IT stakeholders to find actionable solutions
- Develop project plans, timelines, and milestones
- Design, build, test and implement enhancements and projects
- Recommend improvements in business process and system setup to gain efficiency
- Translate business needs into clear and concise requirements
- Configure ERP with out of the box solutions to meet business requirements
- Test solutions and coordinate user acceptance testing
- Document and train users on new functionality
- Provide end-user support and troubleshoot issues
- Build trusted relationships with users and communicate effectively with cross-functional departments to maintain positive interaction
- Work independently and collaborative as a team player
- Provide additional support with 3rd party software: Reports Now, DSI and Tidal
- Currently Upgrading from JD Edwards 9.1 to 9.2
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field and a minimum of 4 years related experience.
Skills/Experience
Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
Mathematical Skills: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
Reasoning Ability: Use of judgment to plan, perform and make decisions as to the sequence of set-ups, operations and processes within the limitations of recognized or standard methods and procedures.
Other Skills and Abilities
- 4+ years hands-on ERP system
- Commitment to continuous professional development
- A high degree of organizational skills and attention to detail
- The ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities
- Ability to produce to an established schedule
- Ability to work as needed outside of traditional business hours
- Proven experience "taking the lead" to ensure project completion
- Experience leading/managing medium-sized projects
- Track record of successfully utilizing technology to automate business processes
- Experience working in a team environment under stringent time conditions
- Must possess a valid driver's license in state of residence
Travel
Employee may be required to travel up to 20% of the time to support periodic project and implementation activities.