IT Business Analyst (Milwaukee or Chicago)

Bayforce

Milwaukee (WI)

Hybrid

USD 80,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking an experienced IT Business Analyst for a contract role focused on Supply Chain, Warehouse Management, and Transportation Management. Based in Milwaukee or Chicago, you will partner with business stakeholders to define project scopes and requirements, enhance WMS functionalities, and provide data-driven recommendations. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of relevant experience and strong SAP skills. This position offers a hybrid work model with 4 days onsite and 1 day remote.

Qualifications

5+ years of experience as an IT Business Analyst within Supply Chain, WMS, or TMS.
Strong understanding of inventory and forecasting processes.
Ability to translate business needs into technical requirements.

Responsibilities

Work closely with Supply Chain teams to understand operational processes.
Analyze current processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
Serve as a liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams.

Skills

Supply Chain expertise

Warehouse Management (WMS)

Transportation Management (TMS)

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Tools

SAP

JD Edwards

Job description

IT Business Analyst (Milwaukee or Chicago)

NO 3rd Party vendor candidates or sponsorship

Role Title: IT Business Analyst

Client: Industrial Manufacturing and Machinery

Employment Type: Contract

Duration: 6-9 Month Contract, possible extension / contract to hire

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