Senior Systems Analyst - Fishing

At Johnson Outdoors, home to some of the world's most innovative and best-known outdoor recreation brands, we create amazing outdoor experiences - for adventurers, by adventurers. Check out each of the unique Johnson Outdoor brands in Fishing, Watercraft, Camping, and Diving!

By joining the Johnson Outdoors IT team as the Senior Systems Analyst you will have the opportunity to combine your love of the manufacturing & engineering process with your IT skills to support software applications and day to day IT support. Become part of a strong cross functional team that is motivated to drive process improvement projects that will produce benefits for our manufacturing facilities and the Johnson Outdoors customers around the world.

Based in either Mankato, Minnesota or Eufaula, Alabama manufacturing facilities, you'll have incredible access to a variety of outdoor activities whether skiing and snowmobiling in winter, or kayaking, fishing, sailing, hiking or more in summer. Both areas boast a wide variety of amenities including a vibrant arts and culture scene and a host of unique, creative dining options.

About the Role:
Primary responsibility for designing, implementing, and supporting technical solutions particularly in engineering, manufacturing, and operational areas.

What you will be doing:

• Works with engineering, manufacturing, and operations (EM&O) groups to support related software applications and hardware including day to day support, regular maintenance, and periodic upgrades
  
  
• Identifies business processes and associated information requirements across all Fishing business units
  
  
• Performs analysis of existing processes requirements and business changes to determine potential improvements to processes or system solutions.
  
  
• Assists, and often leads, the implementation of specific process enhancements.
  
  
• Assists in data standardization and integration for projects and ongoing application support.
  
  
• Provides documentation of user requirements and reference guides for appropriate processes across Fishing organization
  
  
• Converts information requirements into program specifications and necessary system documentation.
  
  
• Provide support for projects at corporate and other areas (e.g. Quality, Distribution, Customer Service) as necessary
  
  
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

What you need to succeed:

• Bachelor's degree in information technology or equivalent.
  
  
• Typically requires a minimum of five years of experience implementing and maintaining applications in engineering and/or manufacturing environments
  
  
• Demonstrated, hands on experience working with Engineering, Manufacturing and Operations related environments
  
  
• Minimum of 5 years demonstrated package software implementation experience and ongoing support. Experience with a variety of on-premise and hosted enterprise level applications
  
  
• Prior experience with engineering, manufacturing and/or operations software solutions. (e.g. JD Edwards, PTC, other large, packaged solutions)
  
  
• Strong analytical skills with demonstrated ability to convert business needs into system requirements.
  
  
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to effectively communicate with all levels throughout the organization and external vendors, strong customer service orientation, excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to drive for results.
  
  
• Excellent workload management skills to ensure successful completion and balancing of conflicting project priorities. Skills in balancing multiple priorities associated with complex multi-phase/multi-dimensional projects
  
  
• Experience integrating manufacturing solutions with ERP platforms a plus
  
  
• Process mapping and documentation experience desired
  
  
• Experience with various analytic and reporting tools (e.g. SAP BO, Tableau) desired
  
  

A few pointers about our culture:

• Entrepreneurial spirit and innovation are in our bones! We authentically innovate trusted equipment that gets people out there.
• We are laser-focused on our consumers, and passionate about inspiring people to actively engage with the amazing awe of the outdoors again and again.
• We strive to create meaningful, healthy change in the world as individuals and as a family of brands.
• We value diversity and team members who are willing to wear multiple hats; who take personal initiative, anticipating what needs to be done, and figuring things out to make them happen; but who are also willing to ask for help, to assist others and work together.

What you will receive:

• Share in the company's success - Competitive base salary, with additional earning potential through participation in the annual discretionary cash profit sharing program, eligibility for annual pay increases, and employee stock purchase plans.
• Find your work/life balance with generous paid time off and holiday benefits, health insurance and wellness plans.
• Further your career with training opportunities including our tuition assistance program.
• Plan for your future with our 401k with company match and deferred retirement contributions, Sons & Daughters Scholarship program, life and LTD insurance, employee stock purchase plan, and more.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at Johnson Outdoors (and all subsidiaries) without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. Johnson Outdoors is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact Human Resources at HRSpecialAccommodations@johnsonoutdoors.com to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

About Us:
JOHNSON OUTDOORS is a leading global innovator of outdoor recreation equipment and technologies that inspire more people to experience the awe of the great outdoors. The company designs, manufactures and markets a portfolio of winning, consumer-preferred brands across four categories: Watercraft Recreation, Fishing, Diving and Camping. Johnson Outdoors' iconic brands include: Old Town canoes and kayaks; Ocean Kayak; Carlisle paddles; Minn Kota fishing motors, batteries, and anchors; Cannon downriggers; Humminbird marine electronics and charts; SCUBAPRO dive equipment; Jetboil outdoor cooking systems; and Eureka!camping and hiking equipment. Founded in 1970 by Samuel C. Johnson, the Company has delivered double-digit compound annual growth over its history, evolving from a single brand into a nearly $743 million global enterprise with around 1,200 employees across 20 countries.