Business Analyst/PM - JD Edwards (JDE)

JD Edwards (JDE) Business Analyst/Project Manager

Reports to the Director of Business Applications

Summary

This position provides hands-on application expertise for JDE in support of ERP projects.
Primary focus on the Sales, Advanced Pricing and Inventory modules and secondary responsibility for other JDE modules.

Activities Includes

Business process improvement projects, system implementations, upgrades, ongoing end-user support and support for any 3rd party packages.
Work at the direction of the Business Systems Manager to improve processes through the optimal use of JDE.

Essential Functions & Duties

Function as a subject matter expert in Manufacturing/Shop Floor, Requirements Planning and Purchasing process contributing thought to leadership to initiatives proposing “best practices” where applicable.
Work with business process owners to improve business processes.
Configure and test the software based on user requirements and best practices.
Lead cross-functional teams to address business or system issues; coordinate integration and testing of changes.
Identify and diagnose problems affecting system integrity and data accuracy. Conduct routine testing and analysis.
Provide support for JDE controls and segregation of duties.
Lead any system implementation or upgrades for the Sales, Advanced Pricing & Inventory processes.
Provide clear and concise documentation for any new procedures or processes implemented.
Provide support and understanding of any EDI transaction types utilized by the Sales Order processes.
Provide support for users reporting requirements using one of the reporting tools available – JDE, Insight (Hubble), or Showcase Query.
Stay current with application issues, software defects or shortcomings through Oracle Knowledge Base site and other published materials.

Supporting Systems/modules/processing

JD Edwards Sales Order Processing, Advanced Pricing, EDI orders, Inventory Management, Customer Address Book Management.
Route handheld transactions – including both sales & inventory.
Data Feeds (sales/customers/items) to Demantra (forecasting tool).
Insight reporting – specifically designing/trouble-shooting sales order, pricing & customer queries.
Understanding of Halo (BI) Sales reporting tool.

Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in business or related area preferred.
Certification in Business Analysis or Project Management a plus.
Previous experience with JD Edwards software (E1 and/or World) preferred.
3+ years practical business experience as a Buyer, Planner, Cost Accountant, Inventory Specialist, etc. preferred.
3+ year’s experience in business requirements analysis process preferred.
Demonstrated project management skills; certification a plus.
Intermediate level of knowledge with MS Office and Outlook.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

Generally, an office/desk position using a computer and telephone.
Repetitive use of hands and fingers.
Ability to view a computer screen for long periods of time.
Must be able to work on multiple projects at one time, handle deadlines, confidential information and interruptions in the work process.
Must be able to work well various levels of employees and diverse culture.
Occasional evening and weekend work to meet deadlines.
Ability to travel 5-10%.

We Offer a Competitive Benefit Package Including