Business Systems Analyst Lead

Our client is a signature Pacific Northwest company seeking a Business Systems Analyst Lead to provide business expertise in identifying and designing systems improvements. Currently we are looking for a Sr. level Oracle EBS Procurement Functional Analyst to work and lead an ongoing implementation project. The core modules that are needed are Purchasing, Inventory, Order Management, Shipping and Discrete Manufacturing.

Summary of Key Responsibilities:

- Provides user support and troubleshooting, input on business requirements, system and process enhancement support and documentation, system maintenance, and partner training.
- Acts as a Lead to experienced analysts
- Collaborates with business group management to develop appropriate training materials to support the needs of the functional area.
- May provide direct end user systems training to ensure continued and correct use of application and to roll out new tools and procedures.
- Develops project plans in coordination with IT partners, functional analysts and vendors, and other business units and departments.
- Tracks project progress and provides updates to impacted parties.
- Communicates new system functionality to department and assists users in understanding implications.
- Gathers and documents business requirements.
- Leads the design and development of new and improved processes, tools and system enhancements to support business unit requirements.
- Develops test plans and scripts.
- Manages testing of system fixes, new releases and enhancements, changes and implementations and system interfaces, in order to ensure functionality and user acceptance.
- Researches best practices and analyzes current processes, tools, system or database and makes recommendations for development, improvement or simplification.
- Leads and participates in cross functional teams to represent business unit or department interests from a technical and process perspective and provide recommendations on new initiatives or projects.
- Assesses benefits to be derived from systems improvements and quantifies impact to business unit.
- May assist in development of project scope, budget estimates and timeline.
- Troubleshoots, identifies and tracks software and hardware issues and resolves them to keep systems operational.
- Develops recommendations and coordinates issue resolution with Information Technology (IT) and outside service providers based on business unit priorities.
- Documents and communicates problem resolution.

Summary of Experience:

- End user support and training: 6 years
- Experience with the applicable business system(s): 6 years
- Functional area experience in retail, human resources or finance: 6 years
- Systems design, testing and implementation: 6 years
- Project management: 3 years
- Script development and application testing: 1 year

Specific Technical Qualifications:

- Minimum of one full life cycle EBS implementation experience required
- 8+ Years of Oracle P2P and Inventory experience (PO, INV)
- Strong knowledge of GAP analysis and Functional design document creation
- Ability to work with project managers for identification and prioritization of tasks
- Ability to lead the project in cross functional environment
- Basic working knowledge of Oracle manufacturing processes
- Knowledge of effective testing practices and methodologies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to effectively utilize available tools and resources (internal and external) to resolve issues
- Knowledge of SQL and ability to utilize ad hoc query tools (ie TOAD, SQL Plus) to troubleshoot system issues nice to have

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
- Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Ability to work independently and make decisions with minimal supervision
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to convey technical information in an accessible and understandable manner
- Understanding of functional area business objectives, strategies and work flow processes
- Advanced knowledge of business specific application systems such as Portal, CAD, MRP
- Knowledge of business requirements management
- Training and presentation skills
- Analytical, problem solving and troubleshooting skills
- Ability to work effectively in self-directed manner
- Strong oral and written communication skills