JD Edwards Business Application Analyst

Worthington Enterprises, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

On-site Medical Center, Pharmacy, and fitness center

401(K) Match + Employer contribution

Quarterly profit sharing

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Worthington Enterprises, Inc. is looking for a highly skilled JD Edwards Business Application Analyst to join their IT team in Columbus, Ohio. This role involves managing JD Edwards applications, leading analysis, design, and implementation, with a focus on enhancing business efficiency.

Candidates should have 3–5 years of JD Edwards experience, be proactive, and possess strong communication and problem-solving skills. The position offers health benefits, 401(K) matching, and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience with JD Edwards Enterprise One ERP applications supporting multiple modules.
• Experience with business requirements analysis and functional specification development.
• Experience in manufacturing or distribution environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the analysis, design, implementation, and support of JD Edwards applications.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand and document business requirements.
• Provide ongoing support, troubleshooting, and maintenance for business applications.

Skills

JD Edwards experience

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced JD Edwards Business Application Analyst to join our IT team. This role involves leading the analysis, design, implementation, and support of JD Edwards business applications across the organization.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of JD Edwards experience in a distribution and/or manufacturing environment. This role will also work closely with business stakeholders, IT teams, and external vendors to ensure applications align with organizational goals, enhance efficiency, and drive business growth. This role requires a proactive, solution-oriented individual who can manage complex projects and deliver results.

This role is required to travel approximately 20% depending upon business needs and is a hybrid position spending at least 3 days/week on-site at our corporate headquarters.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship, and relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Key Responsibilities

Business Requirements Analysis

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand and document business requirements, processes, and objectives.
• Translate business requirements into functional specifications for IT solutions.
• Conduct gap analysis to identify areas for process improvement and system optimization.

Application Design and Implementation

• Lead the design, configuration, and implementation of applications to meet business objectives.
• Work with developers, architects, and vendors to deliver high-quality solutions that are compliant with SOX and SOD regulations.
• Develop and execute test plans to validate functionality and performance.

System Support and Maintenance

• Provide ongoing support, troubleshooting, updates, and maintenance for business applications.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain system documentation, user manuals, process flows, and configuration guides.

Stakeholder Engagement and Communication

• Serve as a liaison between IT and business teams.
• Facilitate meetings, gather requirements, and identify improvement opportunities.
• Train end users and support application adoption.
• Identify automation and optimization opportunities.
• Stay current on industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Lead initiatives that improve processes, systems, and business value.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience with JD Edwards Enterprise One ERP applications supporting multiple modules.
• Experience with process mapping, requirements gathering, and functional specification development.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Finance/Accounting, supply chain, or distribution experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Knowledge of business process modeling and optimization techniques.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance that starts on your first day! Employer HSA contribution (up to $1,000/single or $2,000/family depending on plan type)
• On-site Medical Center, Pharmacy, Barbershop, and fitness center
• 401(K) Match + Employer contribution
• As Our Philosophy states: People are our most important asset.ample opportunity for career growth- we promote from within
• Employee Assistance Program
• Quarterly profit sharing (with no cap!)

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in the application and hiring process.