Senior IT PLM Developer Analyst — Global Impact & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time benefits package

Job summary

Bell Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. in Northbrook, IL is seeking an IT Senior Developer Analyst – PLM to partner with business leaders on ERP and PLM system optimization and lifecycle management.

You will drive analysis, design, and delivery across global rollouts and maintenance cycles while acting as a subject‑matter expert. The role requires 5+ years in ERP/PLM, strong communication, leadership, and ability to coordinate cross‑functional teams, with a flexible approach to global travel and a

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Finance, Management, Operations, 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 coordinating diverse cross-functional teams.
• Industry experience in the flavor and fragrance sector is a plus.

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.

Skills

ERP knowledge

PLM knowledge

Requirements gathering

Process optimization

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

BA/BS in IT or related field

Tools

ERP/PLM platforms

Job description

Bell Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. in Northbrook, IL is seeking an IT Senior Developer Analyst – PLM to partner with business leaders on ERP and PLM system optimization and lifecycle management.

You will drive analysis, design, and delivery across global rollouts and maintenance cycles while acting as a subject‑matter expert. The role requires 5+ years in ERP/PLM, strong communication, leadership, and ability to coordinate cross‑functional teams, with a flexible approach to global travel and a