Junior Systems Analyst (Supply Chain)

BARBOUR; South Shields; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Junior Systems Analyst to join their dynamic IT team. This role focuses on the Supply Chain system and offers an exciting opportunity for recent graduates to develop their careers in business systems within the apparel sector. The ideal candidate will possess strong problem-solving skills, a keen interest in IT, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. Join a company that values innovation and offers a supportive environment for personal and professional growth, along with a range of benefits to enhance your work-life balance.

Benefits

Discretionary Company bonus scheme

Staff Discount

Healthcare Cash Plan

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Access to training and development

Free onsite parking

Subsidised canteen

Flexible working

4pm finish on a Friday

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Recent graduates with a degree in IT or related fields are encouraged to apply.
• Strong interest in IT and a desire to learn and grow is essential.

Responsibilities

• Analyze business requirements and lead discovery workshops with users.
• Work with SaaS solutions and design proposals to meet functional requirements.
• Provide 3rd-level support and assist operational support teams.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

SQL

Postman

APIs

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Team collaboration

Creative problem-solving

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Degree in Information Technology

Job description

Company Description:

The Barbour story began in 1894 in South Shields in the North East of England. Founder John Barbour began supplying oilskins and other garments to protect the growing community of sailors, fishermen and dockers. Still family owned and now fifth generation, Barbour HQ remains in South Shields. Under the leadership of Chairman Dame Margaret Barbour, Barbour has grown into a lifestyle brand sold in over 55 countries worldwide including Europe, the US and Asia offering a wardrobe of stylish functional clothing, footwear and accessories inspired by the unique values of the British countryside. The iconic Barbour Bedale and Barbour Beaufort wax jackets continue to be made by hand in the factory in South Shields. In 2020, Barbour launched Wax for Life, an overarching name for all of Barbour's wax services designed to encourage customers to extend the life of their wax garments. Wax for Life includes re-waxing and repairs (first introduced in 1921) and Barbour Re-Loved an upcycling circularity initiative. Each year over 70,000 wax garments are sent back to Barbour globally to be repaired, rewaxed or altered.

Position Overview:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Junior Systems Analyst to join our IT team here at our Head Office in South Shields. It will be a service-orientated role with the primary focus on Barbour's Supply Chain system.

We're looking for a dynamic person who enjoys delivering service and wishes to develop a career in business systems in the apparel sector. The successful candidate will have demonstrable technical IT capability and excellent reasoning and logic skills. We will consider applications from recent graduates with a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, with a strong interest in IT and a desire to learn and grow.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Analyse business requirements and lead discovery workshops with Users to produce specification documents and user stories to support changed or new customer and business needs
2. Work with SaaS solutions, software providers, systems integrators, software development companies and Barbour's development team members to design solutions, proposals and design specifications to meet the functional requirements
3. Take delivery of changes, releases and solutions, ensure function compliance to requirements, smoke test, lead end-to-end testing and UAT
4. Assess change impacts, follow release and change management processes and manage stakeholder communication to successful go-live
5. Evaluate, test, schedule and / or upgrade solutions with major upgrades, releases, patches and bug fixes
6. Work with the integration team to change and deliver integrations to the ERP system
7. Provide 3rd-level support and assistance to our 1st and 2nd-level operational support team
8. Support the business with data queries, extracts and analysis
9. Maintain strong system and knowledgebase documentation
10. Additional project and support duties as required

Skills and Experience:

1. Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field / entry-level training and work experience
2. Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to manage, troubleshoot, analyse and resolve data issues in a structured manner.
3. Training / skills in SQL is highly preferred
4. Skills in Postman and APIs preferred
5. Any experience in supporting business systems.
6. Skilled at influencing, guiding, and facilitating stakeholders and peers.
7. Ability to articulate new ideas and concepts to technical and nontechnical audiences.
8. Ability to work creatively & analytically to solve business problems and propose solutions.
9. Displays intellectual curiosity and integrity.
10. Motivated and driven by achieving long-term business outcomes.
11. Ability to work effectively in a team environment and work with cross-functional teams.

Additional information:

Some travel to UK and overseas maybe be required for support and project work.

Benefits:

• Discretionary Company bonus scheme
• Staff Discount
• Staff Shop
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• 25 days holiday as standard increasing with length of service plus bank holidays
• Access to training and development activities to support your career development
• Free onsite parking
• Subsidised canteen
• Operate hybrid & flexible working
• 4pm finish on a Friday
• Wellbeing support
• Refer a friend bonus scheme

Note: In the event that a sufficient volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.