IT Business Analyst: Bridge IT & Business for Impact

Smithfield Foods; Tar Heel (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Job summary

Smithfield Foods seeks an IT Business Analyst in North Carolina to act as the liaison between business users, IT, and external partners, translating requirements into effective tech solutions. You will analyze processes, gather requirements, and support implementations, testing, and training, helping improve efficiency and reliability across Smithfield's enterprise systems.

Join a collaborative team that values clear communication, problem solving, and drive for continuous improvement within a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college and 2+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent.
• General knowledge of IT systems and SAP, with an understanding of interfaces between SAP and third-party applications.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication abilities to bridge business and IT teams.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary contact for business users on system issues, coordinating with IT and vendors to resolve incidents and improve performance.
• Gather requirements, develop functional specifications, and create and execute test scenarios for enhancements and new implementations.
• Analyze existing business processes to identify automation opportunities and improve efficiency.
• Support system implementations and upgrades by developing training materials and leading user sessions.
• Define priorities, manage timelines, and provide progress updates to leadership across multiple projects.
• Provide application maintenance including troubleshooting and data corrections in coordination with IT support groups.
• Collaborate with business partners to design and develop reports and dashboards for decision-making.
• Partner with cross-channel teams to share best practices and drive continuous improvement.
• Contribute to annual planning and alignment of system enhancements with business objectives.

Skills

SAP knowledge

Business analysis

Requirements gathering

Communication skills

Project management

Testing coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

SQL

ERP systems

BI tools

Job description

Smithfield Foods seeks an IT Business Analyst in North Carolina to act as the liaison between business users, IT, and external partners, translating requirements into effective tech solutions. You will analyze processes, gather requirements, and support implementations, testing, and training, helping improve efficiency and reliability across Smithfield's enterprise systems.

Join a collaborative team that values clear communication, problem solving, and drive for continuous improvement within a