Strategic IT Business Analyst, Supply Planning & SAP

Smithfield Foods; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithfield Foods is seeking an IT Business Analyst to bridge business needs with IT solutions across enterprise systems. You will gather requirements, specify functionality, and test enhancements while supporting implementations and daily operations.

You will translate business needs into actionable tech solutions, drive process improvements, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver reliable, high-performing systems. This role emphasizes communication and organizational change readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
• 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary contact for business users on system-related issues, coordinating with IT and vendors to resolve incidents and improve performance.
• Define business requirements, develop functional specifications, and create and execute test scenarios for enhancements and new implementations.
• Assist with process improvements by analyzing current workflows and identifying automation opportunities.
• Support system implementations and upgrades, including training materials and user sessions.
• Lead project activities, manage timelines, and provide status updates to leadership.
• Provide ongoing application maintenance, troubleshooting, and data corrections as needed.
• Collaborate with partners to design and develop reports and dashboards for operational and strategic decisions.
• Work with cross-channel teams to drive continuous improvement and share best practices.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Project management

SAP knowledge

Business liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Smithfield Foods is seeking an IT Business Analyst to bridge business needs with IT solutions across enterprise systems. You will gather requirements, specify functionality, and test enhancements while supporting implementations and daily operations.

You will translate business needs into actionable tech solutions, drive process improvements, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver reliable, high-performing systems. This role emphasizes communication and organizational change readiness.