IT Business Analyst - Supply Planning

Smithfield Foods, Inc.; Suffolk, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is seeking an IT Business Analyst for Supply Planning in Suffolk, VA.

This role acts as the bridge between business users, IT, and external partners to translate requirements into efficient technology solutions that enhance reliability and performance across enterprise systems. You will gather requirements, analyze processes, support implementations, and develop reports and dashboards to drive operational decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of IT systems and SAP, with SAP interfaces to third-party apps.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with data-driven mindset.
• Clear verbal and written communication; ability to engage planners, peers, and leadership.
• Experience bridging business and IT through systems support, requirements gathering, and testing coordination.
• Proven ability to drive change and operational excellence in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary business contact for system-related issues, coordinating with IT and vendors to resolve incidents and improve performance.
• Gather and validate business requirements, develop functional specs, and create test scenarios for enhancements and new implementations.
• Analyze current processes to identify automation opportunities and drive efficiency improvements.
• Support system implementations and upgrades, including training materials and user sessions for go-live readiness.
• Manage project priorities, timelines, resources, and provide regular progress updates to leadership.
• Provide application support, perform data corrections, and coordinate with IT support teams for stability.
• Collaborate with partners to design and develop reports and dashboards for operations and strategy.
• Work with cross-channel teams to share best practices and align system enhancements with business objectives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Project management

Teamwork

SAP knowledge

IT systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

## IT Business Analyst - Supply PlanningApply: Onsite: Suffolk, VA: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R-2026-12850**If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub.**Have a seat at our table. When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special – a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact. **Apply Now!**As an **IT Business Analyst** at Smithfield Foods, you will serve as the key liaison between business users, IT teams, and external partners to ensure technology solutions meet business needs. You will identify system enhancements, process improvements, and training opportunities while supporting system implementations, upgrades, and daily operations. In this role, you will combine business acumen, technical understanding, and strong communication skills to translate requirements into effective solutions that drive efficiency, reliability, and performance across Smithfield’s enterprise systems.**WHAT YOU’LL DO:***The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.** **Business Analysis & System Support:** Act as the primary contact for business users on system-related issues, coordinating with IT and vendors to resolve incidents and improve performance.* **Requirements Gathering & Testing:** Partner with internal and external stakeholders to define business requirements, develop functional specifications, and create and execute test scenarios for enhancements and new implementations.* **Process Improvement:** Analyze existing business processes to identify automation opportunities and recommend innovative uses of technology to improve efficiency and accuracy.* **Implementation & Change Readiness:** Support system implementations and upgrades by developing training materials, leading user sessions, establishing super user forums, and ensuring business readiness for go-live.* **Project Management:** Utilize project management skills to define priorities, manage timelines, allocate resources, and provide consistent progress updates to leadership.* **Application Maintenance:** Provide application support including troubleshooting, data corrections, and coordination with IT support groups to ensure system stability and user satisfaction.* **Reporting & Analytics:** Collaborate with business partners to design and develop reports and dashboards that support operational and strategic decision-making.* **Cross-Functional Collaboration:** Partner with cross-channel teams to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and share best practices across business units.* **Planning & Alignment:** Contribute to the development of annual plans and strategies that align system enhancements with overall business objectives.**WHAT WE’RE SEEKING:***To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.** **Education & Experience:** Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 2+ years of relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.* **Technical Knowledge:** General knowledge of IT systems and SAP, with a strong understanding of system interfaces between SAP and third-party applications.* **Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills:** Ability to understand system capabilities, analyze data, and identify improvement opportunities to enhance performance and usability.* **Communication & Collaboration:** Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively engage planners, peers, and executive leadership.* **Business & IT Liaison Experience:** Demonstrated success in bridging business and technical teams through systems support, requirements gathering, and testing coordination.* **Leadership & Continuous Improvement:** Proven ability to facilitate change, drive operational excellence, and promote a culture of continuous improvement aligned with Smithfield’s values.* **Project Management:** Experience managing timelines, deliverables, and resources across multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.* **Teamwork & Culture Fit:** Respectful, approachable, and team-oriented, with a commitment to building strong working relationships and contributing to a positive work environment.The expected pay range for this position is $60,000 - $87,500 annually.*Smithfield Foods provides pay ranges that reflect its good faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage the company reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of hire. Individual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, location of the position, the candidate’s qualifications and experience, internal equity, external market pay for comparable positions and budget considerations. At Smithfield Foods, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive total rewards package.* *Learn more about our benefits package here.*Relocation Package AvailableNo