IT Systems Analyst – Transportation

Perdue Farms, Inc.; Salisbury (MD); On-site; USD 78,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with employer match

Dental & Vision insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Job summary

Perdue Foods is seeking an IT Systems Analyst – Transportation to support and advance technology solutions for transportation and logistics. You will collaborate with business and IT teams to design, enhance, and support applications that drive efficiency and performance, while contributing to strategic roadmaps.

The role emphasizes cross-functional teamwork, enterprise-level design influence, and on-call support for critical systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Engineering, or related discipline.
• 4 Years of IT or equivalent experience with transportation industry application systems.
• Transportation HOS and Track and Trace, TMS, Fleet Management, Asset Management, and Fleet Maintenance.
• Experience in defining and implementing Transportation solutions for private and commercial transportation fleets.
• Experience in data reporting and analytics using PowerBI, Tableau, Dataiku, Snowflake, and related tools.
• Experience in requirements gathering and in writing technical documents such as BRD/FS.

Responsibilities

• Translate the requirements for system function to detailed program designs using Perdue methodologies and Clarizen for project management.
• Codes, tests, configures, and documents programs and systems from detailed specifications.
• Provide Tier 1 & 2 maintenance support and on-call coverage for assigned systems.
• Collaborate with IT and business teams to design, enhance, and support enterprise applications.
• Maintain technical proficiency and update training materials.
• Support IT projects through Pre-Planning to Go-Live phases and assist with change controls.

Skills

PowerBI

Tableau

Dataiku

Snowflake

Education

Bachelor's Degree in IT/Engineering

Tools

Clarizen

Job description

Perdue Foods has a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins by creating products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers around the globe while changing the way animals are raised for food. It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals. We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work-life balance, we’re committed to helping our team members thrive. That’s Perdue.

Summary

As a IT Systems Analyst – Transportation, you will play a key role in supporting and advancing the technology solutions that power our transportation and logistics operations. In this highly collaborative position, you’ll partner with business and IT teams to design, enhance, and support critical applications that drive operational efficiency, system performance, and business success. You’ll work across strategic initiatives, system enhancements, troubleshooting, and application support while helping deliver innovative technology solutions that align with long term business goals. This role offers the opportunity to work with cross-functional teams, influence enterprise level system design, and contribute to projects that make a meaningful impact across the organization. Ideal for a detail oriented and solution driven professional, this position is perfect for someone who enjoys combining technical expertise, problem solving, and collaboration in a dynamic environment.

The salary range for this position is $78,000 - $116,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications.

In addition to the base salary, Perdue offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/Rx, 401(k) with employer match after 1 year, critical illness, accident insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, optional group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts and paid time off.

Principal Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Translates the requirements for system function to detail program designs using Perdues Methodology and Clarizen for project management.
• Codes, tests, configures, and documents programs and systems from detailed specifications using Perdues methodology and structured programming practices to produce reliable programs.
• Actively supports the Team Management and Quality Improvement Process through demonstrated commitment of its concepts and tools (teambuilding, zero defects, measurement, goal setting, process models, etc.).
• Works as a team member in the development, enhancement and support of applications that meet or exceed customer requirements.
• Maintains technical proficiency by training and using the latest techniques in developing and maintaining systems.
• Acquires knowledge of existing applications for troubleshooting and user questions to be an asset to the user community. In addition, provide twenty-four hours/seven days/week on-call support of assigned systems.
• Provide advanced level technical training in internal resources and business areas as needed.
• Responsible for providing Level 1 & 2 system maintenance support for subject area as expert of area.
• Responsible for ensuring incidents and support tickets are entered and resolved accurately, on time, and per department procedures.
• Responsible for ensuring change controls for minor and major changes are implemented according to policies.
• Understand business goals and requirements associated with IT strategic roadmap.
• Research and propose system solutions to realize business goals for strategic projects in subject area.
• Responsible to determine system solutions to achieve goals of the IT strategic roadmap in subject area.
• Responsible to formulate and deliver an enterprise level functional design for all supported systems in respective areas including process flows and architecture landscape.
• Participates in IT Architecture activities as needed.
• Participate in Pre-Planning, Blueprinting, Realization, Final Preparation and Go-Live/Support phases of IT Strategic Roadmap projects assigned.
• Document and maintain business requirements for applications in subject area.
• Research solutions and develop beta or pilot test configuration of proposed solutions.
• Demonstrate beta or pilot test configurations to IT and/or business personnel to influence final design selection.
• Complete or work with business to meet the design criteria for strategic projects in respective areas.
• Coach and assist project delivery teams to fully develop configuration of final solution.
• Evaluate system solution design proposals from other Perdue personnel and contractors.
• Assist and support the project teams to complete projects successfully.
• Crosstrain to provide Tier 1 support for other areas in department as determined by department management.
• Responsible for maintaining area training documentation.
• Responsible for new associate business and technical training in subject areas.
• Additional duties may include supporting other IT areas as designated by management including Food Safety and Quality, Logistics, Inventory/Material Management, 3rd Party Logistics, Corp Safety, and other cross-functional areas by providing services for those areas as outlined above.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Engineering, or related discipline.
• 4 Years of IT or equivalent experience with transportation industry application systems.
• Transportation business process and technical experience in the following specific areas: Transportation HOS and Track and Trace, TMS (Transportation Management Systems), Fleet Management, Asset Management, and Fleet Maintenance.
• Minimum of one full project application new implementations or major application concentrating on the above areas or equivalent.
• Experience in defining and implementing Transportation solutions for private and commercial transportation fleets.
• Experienced in requirements gathering processes.
• Experienced in writing technical documents such as business requirement specifications, function specifications, and training documentation.
• Experienced in data reporting and analytics using tools such as PowerBI, Tableau, Dataiku, Snowflake, application databases and data retention tools, and other reporting tools such as BIRT.
• Experienced in ticket resolutions and troubleshooting.
• Experienced in Organizational Change