IT Senior Developer Analyst-PLM

Bell Flavors & Fragrances; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

Bell Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. is seeking an IT Senior Developer Analyst – PLM to partner with business leaders and advance ERP and PLM across the enterprise. You will drive analysis, solution delivery, and lifecycle management, supporting global rollouts and continuous enhancements.

You will serve as a SME across systems and processes, lead cross-functional initiatives, manage changes, training, and documentation to ensure operational excellence and stable deployments worldwide.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Finance, Management, Operations, or IT—or equivalent experience.
• Strong customer service orientation and communication skills.
• Advanced analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and coordinating multiple departments.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-department efforts to assess system challenges and cross-functional impact.
• Conduct requirements gathering, process evaluation, and complex problem resolution.
• Escalation point for high-priority, business-critical issues.
• Coordinate and deliver ERP/PLM training with business process owners.
• Lead documentation of implementations, enhancements, and maintenance releases.
• Manage ERP/PLM system changes, testing, workflows, and maintenance cycles.
• Evaluate and improve business processes and drive adoption of optimized solutions.
• Build and maintain vendor relationships to ensure stability, upgrades, and support.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Analytical

Documentation

Problem solving

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP/PLM systems

Job description

Join Bell Flavors & Fragrances, Inc.—a global leader in flavor and fragrance innovation—as our next IT Senior Developer Analyst – PLM.

In this high-impact role, you’ll partner directly with business leaders to shape, optimize, and advance our ERP and PLM systems across the enterprise.

The IT Senior Developer Analyst – PLM serves as a strategic partner to business teams, driving analysis, solution delivery, and sustained operational excellence. You will support global rollouts, continuous enhancements, and long-term lifecycle management of ERP/PLM platforms—leading cross-functional initiatives and serving as a subject‑matter expert across systems and processes.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead multi‑department efforts to assess system challenges, opportunities, and cross‑functional impact.
• Conduct advanced business analysis, including requirements gathering, process evaluation, and complex problem resolution.
• Serve as the escalation point for high‑priority, business‑critical issues
• Coordinate and deliver ERP/PLM training with business process owners.
• Lead documentation of implementations, enhancements, and maintenance releases.
• Manage ERP/PLM system changes, including testing, workflows, and periodic maintenance cycles.
• Evaluate and improve business processes, drive adoption of optimized solutions.
• Build and maintain productive vendor relationships to ensure stability, upgrades, and application support.

Your Qualifications

• BA/BS in Finance, Management, Operations, or IT—or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years ERP and/or PLM experience.
• Exceptional customer service orientation and strong communication skills. Advanced analytical, documentation, and problem‑solving skills.
• Leadership capability with experience coordinating diverse cross‑functional teams.
• Deep business judgment and process optimization expertise.
• Experience in interpreting business requirements into system design.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship‑building capability.
• Ability to work independently with excellent organization and self‑
• Flexibility with working hours and availability for global travel.
• Industry experience in the flavor and fragrance sector is a plus.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary range of $65,000 - $130,000
• Full-time benefits package
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Be part of a supportive and collaborative team
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion