JDA/Manugistics Analyst

COMPETENCIES:
Previous experience leading functional and technical teams implementing package software
Proven ability to lead a team of colleagues/consultants, plan and coordinate all functional and technical support activities
Functional and/or Technical knowledge of the JDA/Manugistics Fulfillment application
Ability to translate business requirements into functional and technical software development requirements.
Ability to perform 'hands-on' technical work including interface design and development, batch script development, software upgrades and software installation
Experience with interface design and requirements definition, interface development, implementing batch scripts, application administration and an understanding of data structures within JDA/Manugistics a plus

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Project Manage the complete project life cycle for the Manugistics Fulfillment/Replenishment Planning application across the sites within the company's supply chain, which includes plants, markets, logistics centers, contract manufacturing teams and third-party suppliers.
Detailed project management responsibilities include project planning, task scheduling, comprehensive project status updates
Ensure alignment of all project activities that impact associated systems which are essential to the success of the global Manugistics Fulfillment application, including impacted systems such as plant planning/MRP, market Order to Cash system functions, product distribution, warehouse management, data warehouse, international logistics and application integration business middle layer.
Coordinate and participate in business process analysis, functional design documentation, system configuration, integration testing, user training, change management and post implementation support.
Provide application and business process support for the existing global user community.
Work closely with the business to ensure that the application is configured and implemented as designed to assist in the successful launch of new products and acquisitions, transfer of products between suppliers and changes to the global supply chain network to support business initiatives.
Ensure that issues impacting the global business processes and application design are understood, documented, communicated to the business owners, and ultimately resolved in alignment with the company's strategic direction.
Develop functional enhancements and document functional changes.

SKILLS:

REQUIRED: EXPERIENCE WITH JDA/MANUGISTICS APPLICATION, VERSION 7 OR HIGHER, INCLUDING FULFILLMENT, APPLICATION/CONFIGURATION, MAPPING AND PLANNING, 7+ years Manufacturing experience; Must have a detailed understanding of Business Analyst Planning and ERP systems.

Experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry is preferred; Proven ability to communicate concepts and gain alignment across a diverse customer base is essential; Experience in working with multicultural teams and the ability to build consensus is desired; Excellent oral and written communication skills along with the demonstrated ability to understand and communicate complex issues clearly and concisely to all levels in the organization is required.