Operational Business Systems Analyst, JDE ERP

Penn Engineering Corp; Shelby Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 76,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Employer Paid Dental and Vis

401k and Employer Match

Paid time off and holidays

Community Volunteering

Talent Referral Bonus Program

Employee Centric Culture

Company Provided Technology

Job summary

PennEngineering, located in Shelby Township, Michigan, seeks an Operational Business Systems Analyst, JD Edwards ERP, to improve manufacturing and distribution processes. You’ll gather requirements, design solutions, and implement changes with a focus on data quality and user adoption.

The role demands JD Edwards expertise, strong collaboration across global teams, and the ability to manage projects with attention to detail. Onsite in Michigan with potential hybrid options will apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• Minimum 3 years of ERP/Business Systems Analyst experience.
• Deep JD Edwards expertise, especially in manufacturing or distribution modules.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and requirement gathering skills.
• Experience managing projects with budgets, timelines and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Gather, document and prioritize business needs with detailed requirements.
• Understand manufacturing and distribution operations and data flows.
• Drive system utilization and KPI-driven business value.
• Collaborate with ERP team to design effective JD Edwards solutions.
• Provide end-user training and drive change adoption.
• Lead JD Edwards projects from planning to milestones.
• Maintain documentation and ensure data integrity.
• Stay current on JD Edwards releases and best practices.
• Interface with GIS, Operations, Engineering and Supply Chain teams.

Skills

ERP experience

JD Edwards

Analytical skills

Project management

Team player

Independent work

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/Business Admin or related

Tools

JD Edwards

Job description

Operational Business Systems Analyst, JDE ERP

Shelby Township, Michigan, United States

Position Summary

At PennEngineering, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. You can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and belonging are shared values. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every employee that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

PennEngineering is seeking a motivated, excited, individual to be a part of the Information Technology Team. As the Operational Business Systems Analyst, JDE ERP at PennEngineering, you’ll collaborate with teams that do truly amazing things.

Join us as we build the future in Manufacturing and Engineering!

Perks and Benefits:

• Medical & Employer Paid: Dental and Vision
• 401k and Employer Match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Community Volunteering
• Talent Referral Bonus Program
• Employee Centric Culture
• Company Provided Technology (laptop, phone, monitors for office and home environment)

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

The Operational Business Systems Analyst will play a pivotal role in managing and optimizing our Enterprise Resource Planning platform, JD Edwards, to meet the evolving needs of the business. This role involves working closely with stakeholders to gather requirements, design solutions, and implement changes to enhance business processes and drive efficiency, with a focus on manufacturing and distribution. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with JD Edwards, strong relationship-building and listening skills, an ability to work independently, a deep understanding of strategic business directives, and a high attention to detail to ensure quality of delivery.

Responsibilities

• Requirement Gathering: Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand, influence, document, and prioritize business needs, including test cases, exceptions, and acceptance criteria for enhancements and new features. Communicate detailed requirements to development teams for implementation. Create process maps when necessary to help stakeholders and developers visualize as-is and to-be processes.
• Business Process Understanding: Develop a strong understanding of existing operational processes, including manufacturing and distribution, inventory management, production planning, supply chain, and day-to-day operational activities.
• Business Change Agent: Drive system utilization to enable improved decision-making, create business process efficiencies, and deliver sustainable and measurable business value through KPIs and regular business reviews.
• Solution Design: Understand JD Edwards platform capabilities and collaborate with the ERP development team to propose solutions that align with business objectives and improve operational efficiency.
• User Support: Provide training and support to end-users, ensuring they are proficient in using JD Edwards tools and features. Drive adoption activities. Communicate system improvements, automations, and features as released.
• Project Management: Lead and manage JD Edwards projects, ensuring adherence to budget, project timelines, and quality standards. Serve as the primary project communicator, ensuring weekly progress updates during projects and tracking of key milestones with champions and stakeholders.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices to enhance system performance.
• Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation of business processes within the system and user guides.
• Data Management: Oversee data integrity and quality within the JD Edwards platform, including data cleansing activities and data standardization (naming conventions, data types, data definitions).
• Platform Awareness: Stay up to date on new releases by JD Edwards and identify opportunities to apply new features where appropriate. Network with other JD Edwards users and similar companies to identify and implement best practices.
• Compliance: Ensure that JD Edwards implementations comply with relevant regulatory certifications where applicable. Drive security requirements and ensure compliance with security policies. Ensure standard IS practices are met including service request tracking, change management, and outage tracking.
• Global Team Contributor: Contribute as a global team member of the Operational Systems team, acting as a subject matter expert for manufacturing/distribution processes and applications. Serve as the liaison between Global Information Systems (GIS), Operations, Application Engineering, Supply Chain, and customers.
• Business Value: Build system capabilities to drive business value focused on key operational pillars: Enable External Growth, Drive Customer Satisfaction and Loyalty, and Improve Team Efficiency

Requirements

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field; equivalent work experience will also be considered.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience as an ERP Business Systems Analyst or in a similar role supporting JD Edwards applications.
• JD Edwards Expertise: In-depth knowledge of the JD Edwards platform, specifically in manufacturing or distribution modules. Experience with other JD Edwards modules is a plus.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in JD Edwards configuration, customization, and integration with other systems. Experience with JD Edwards development tools is a plus.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex business requirements and design effective solutions.
• Project Management: Proven experience in managing projects, including planning, execution, and monitoring.
• Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively in a global team environment and communicate effectively with team members across the globe.
• Relationship Builder: Ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders across Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Leadership, and external vendors.
• Independent Work: Ability to work independently in a high-demand environment; self-starter and highly motivated. High degree of organizational skills and attention to detail with proven ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously within tight deadlines.
• Availability: 25%-50% Anticipated Travel; Position is onsite in Michigan. Hybrid work may be considered.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Belonging (DEB) endeavors to create a safe space for all employees and customers, regardless of age, race, sex, gender identity, national origin, or religion. We lift up voices and opinions by creating a respectful work environment where difference is valued, and we are doing our part to build towards a greater society where diverse points of view are celebrated.

Salary Range

$89,686

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