Systems Analyst

CJ Schwan's; Hopkins (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Time off programs

Wellbeing support

Job summary

CJ Schwan’s is seeking a Systems Analyst to drive technology innovation in our Foodservice Order to Cash operations. You will bridge business and IT, identifying opportunities for process improvements and ensuring SAP SD, TPM, and Salesforce.com deliver maximum value.

You’ll lead projects from concept to completion—defining requirements, modeling business processes, managing budgets and roadmaps, and guiding change management to ensure smooth adoption across the enterprise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 3+ years as a systems analyst with Order to Cash focus.
• Hands-on SAP/S4 Hana experience.
• Knowledge of TPM and CRM solutions.
• Strong testing and process modeling skills.

Responsibilities

• Bridge business and IT to align technology with Foodservice strategy.
• Lead process-improvement initiatives using Lean and CI principles.
• Define, document, and implement O2C, TPM and CRM solutions.
• Manage project plans, budgets, and roadmaps; ensure timely delivery and system quality.
• Support, troubleshoot, and enhance existing systems to exceed user expectations.
• Mentor junior analysts and advocate best practices in systems development.

Skills

O2C focus

Lean principles

Process modeling

Requirements writing

Project management

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP/S4 Hana

TPM

Salesforce.com

Job description

CJ Schwan’s, a U.S. affiliate of the global lifestyle company, CJ CheilJedang Corporation, is a leading U.S. manufacturer and marketer of quality foods offered through retail-grocery and food-service channels. Our many popular brands include Red Baron®, Tony’s®, Big Daddy’s®, Villa Prima™ and Freschetta® pizza; Mrs. Smith’s® and Edwards® desserts; and Pagoda® and Bibigo Asian-style snacks. Schwan’s is a place for people with an appetite for more. To learn about joining a team where you can belong, contribute, and thrive, visit www.schwanscompany.com. We’re looking for a business and systems savvy Systems Analyst to drive technology innovation in our Foodservice Order to Cash operations. Partner with our leaders to identify opportunities for process improvement, implement advanced solutions, and ensure systems like SAP Sales and Distribution (SD), Telus Trade Promotion Management (TPM) and Salesforce.com (CRM) deliver maximum value. You’ll lead projects from concept to completion—translating strategy into requirements, modeling business processes, managing budgets and roadmaps, and ensuring smooth change management. Your expertise in SAP/S4 Hana, logistics systems, and continuous improvement will help us optimize order to cash processes across the enterprise.

What You Will Do

• Serve as the bridge between business and IT, aligning technology with Foodservice strategy.
• Lead process improvement initiatives using Lean and continuous improvement principles.
• Define, document, and implement innovative O2C, TPM and CRM solutions.
• Manage project plans, budgets, and roadmaps; ensure timely delivery and system quality.
• Support, troubleshoot, and enhance existing systems to exceed user expectations.
• Mentor junior analysts and champion best practices in systems development.

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent years in a systems analyst role).
• 3+ years as a systems analyst (Order to Cash focus, ideally).
• Hands-on SAP/S4 Hana experience.
• Knowledge of Trade Promotion Management (TPM) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) solutions.
• Strong skills in testing, functional spec writing, and process modeling.
• Proven project management, change management, and collaboration skills.

What We Offer

The base salary range for this position is $75,000 - $125,000 annually with eligibility for a 5% annual incentive bonus, which is based on organizational performance. The salary range represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to education, skills, work experience, certifications, geography etc. As such, starting pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.

Beyond base salary, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being.

• health benefits
• retirement and financial wellbeing
• time off programs
• wellbeing support programs

The employing subsidiaries of CJ Schwan's Company are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, vet status, national origin, or other protected class.