IT Business Analyst

Bayforce; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent IT consulting firm is looking for an experienced IT Business Analyst in the United States. This role focuses on supply chain, warehouse, and transportation management. Key responsibilities include collaborating with business teams to define scope, providing analytical support for supply chain performance, and translating operational needs into technical requirements. Candidates should have over 5 years of relevant experience and strong skills in supply chain processes, preferably with SAP knowledge. The position allows for a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as an IT Business Analyst in Supply Chain.
• Strong understanding of distribution and inventory management.
• Ability to translate business needs into technical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with business teams to define project scope.
• Support inventory management and forecasting initiatives.
• Analyze processes to identify efficiency improvements.

Skills

Supply Chain expertise

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Transportation Management System (TMS)

Data analysis

Excellent communication

Problem-solving

Tools

SAP

JD Edwards

Job description

Preferred Location: Milwaukee or Chicago - 4 days onsite, 1 day remote

Role Description

We are seeking an experienced IT Business Analyst with strong expertise in Supply Chain, Warehouse Management (WMS), and Transportation Management (TMS). This role will support core distribution, transportation, planning, inventory management, and forecasting functions. The ideal candidate excels at partnering with business stakeholders to define scope, gather requirements, and translate operational needs into effective technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Supply Chain, Warehouse, and Transportation business teams to understand operational processes and define project scope and requirements.
• Support distribution, transportation, inventory management, and forecasting initiatives across the organization.
• Analyze current processes and identify opportunities for improvement to drive efficiency and accuracy.
• Serve as the liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring clear documentation of functional requirements, processes, and workflows.
• Support enhancements, configurations, and integrations for the company's custom, homegrown WMS.
• Partner with cross-functional teams on testing, issue resolution, and production support.
• Assist with system upgrades, continuous improvement initiatives, and process optimization efforts.
• Provide analytical support and data-driven recommendations to improve supply chain performance.

Requirements / Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as an IT Business Analyst within Supply Chain, Warehouse Management, or Transportation Management.
• Strong understanding of distribution, transportation, inventory management, and forecasting processes.
• Experience supporting or integrating with WMS/TMS platforms; experience with homegrown/legacy systems is a plus.
• Hands‑on experience with SAP (preferred) or JD Edwards in supply chain or logistics modules.
• Ability to translate business needs into technical requirements, user stories, and process documentation.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across business and IT teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple initiatives.

Preferred Skills

• SAP Supply Chain modules (MM, WM, EWM, or TM).
• Experience supporting distribution or fulfillment operations.
• Familiarity with data analysis, reporting, and process mapping tools.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Manufacturing

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