JDE Business Analyst (Supply Chain)

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Job Description:

Are you looking for a new challenge? Passionate about innovation? Want to work for a company that values integrity, teamwork and loyalty?

At LATICRETE International we are driven to be a top ten construction chemical company that still values family, diversity, collaboration and invention. We've been in business for over 65 years, family owned/operated for three generations and are available in 100 countries. In 2017, The Hartford Business Journal named us one of Connecticut's Top Family Owned Companies!

We don't just make innovative, industry-leading products. We strive to connect with, engage with and improve the lives of our employees, our customers, our partners, and the global communities in which we operate.

We are seeking passionate and ambitious employees who want to make a difference not just within our organization, but within their communities and the world. If that sounds like you, then what are you waiting for? Join the family and expand your horizons!

Just some of our benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k
• Tuition reimbursement
• 13 paid holidays in addition to paid vacation and sick time
• Flexible spending
• Life Insurance, AD&D and Supplemental Insurance
• 1 week paid plant shutdown between the Christmas and New Year's Day holidays

POSITION SUMMARY

This role will be responsible for analyzing/supporting JD Edwards based solutions. Facilitates the integration of technology into business operations with the goal of using technology to improve operations or efficiency. This position specializes in JDE Supply Chain Management and acts as a functional lead for that part of the system. The JDE Business Analyst is responsible for providing input and assisting in the development and implementation of business initiatives to support company operations and business decision-making.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned, as necessary.

• Proficient in Discrete & Lean Manufacturing, Product Data Management, Inventory Management, Shop Floor Management, Forecasting, Demand Planning, MRP & MPS, Material & Capacity Planning, Product Costing & Manufacturing Accounting, Quality Management, Procurement.
• Serve as trusted business partner and advisory to deliver thought leadership concepts, embrace opportunities in digital transformation and collaborate tightly with business & internal IT.
• ERP Implementation experience in performing business requirements & fit-gap analysis, prototyping, retrofitting of modifications, system configuration, data conversion & integration testing, conference room pilot, regression testing, system health check, user training & development of functional design documents.
• Fair knowledge of JDE Sales, Distribution and EDI.

• Proficient in database SQL queries, data extracts, V-Lookups, Analysis of data.
• Prepare test data to assist technical analyst to debug and troubleshoot issues
• Work with business to prepare use test cases for CRP and iCRP testing
• Provide functional training to business users
• Establish and maintain contact with JDE Oracle support for problem and issue resolution
• Collect business requirements, perform feasibility analysis, find gaps, define scope and design.
• Analyze, design, and write functional specifications based on business requirements

• Adhere to project timelines, prioritize workload, and effectively communicate project status and discuss outcomes.
• Design - Menus, UXone UDO - (like Watchlist, E1 Pages, Orchestrator solutions, Advanced queries), BIP Output, E1 Batch application, E1 Interactive Applications.

• Perform unit and integration testing for solutions
• Work with Upgrade, Migration, Integration projects as required.
• Regularly help in day-to-day resolution of the business/system/user issues
• Create versions, set processing options, menus and promote them to production
• Meet and coordinate with technical analyst/department managers to develop solutions to business problems understanding the nature of the problem for resolution
• Acts as a liaison between end users and development teams, ensuring that technology is installed or configured in a way that supports business objectives and meets user needs.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts: employees, functional consultants, and contractors who have varying levels of expertise.
• Collaborate with cross-functional departments daily to maintain positive communication/interaction.

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• JDE Certified in Manufacturing preferred.
• Experience with JDE E1 - 8.10 and above
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in ERP implementation
• Experience with a variety of JDE modules in finance, sales, distribution, manufacturing
• Should have an experience onAS IS Analysis, Mapping JDE with existing system, creating setups, User Training, Testing (unit and Integration), giving solutions to the client issues, data loading, Creating Menus & Versions, Defining setups, Integration with other modules module, Preparation, and finalization of specs for report, documentation of the Business Processes, Setups, and User Manuals.

Specialized Skills:

• Demonstrate strong analytical, design, and technical skills.
• Ability to process volumes of information and extract information to enhance the systems.
• Demonstrate complex problem-solving skills to anticipate and resolve any issues.
• Ability to propose solutions and negotiate in the best interest of the organization.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems, database user interface and database management systems.
• Ability to multi-task and assume various positions on team projects.
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight.
• Agile and flexible to accommodate changes in business.
• Ability to foster teamwork.

Travel Requirements and Work Schedule:

Hybrid/Remote Allowed.

Extended hours during Go-Lives.

Work in US EST time zone.