IT Business Analyst

IT Business Analyst

Company Overview

Founded in 1912, Nehring Electrical Works has been producing wire and cable products longer than any wire mill in the Midwest.  Nehring manufactures and markets bare/insulated copper and aluminum wire to the utility, telecommunication, electrical distribution and OEM markets.  Due to continued growth, Nehring needs to hire an Accounts Payable/Receivable Associate to support its business initiatives.

Salary Range - $75,000-$90,000 Annually       

Job Description

Under the direction of the Manager- ERP Systems, the I.T. Business Analyst is responsible for gathering business requirements, performing fact-finding activities that may result in new development or implementation of a new software solution or process improvements/simplifications.  This position will also be responsible for the research and project management of systems enhancements along with participating as a team member on larger projects, including coordinating tasks, defining the project scope, establish timeline/milestones and perform post-mortem reviews. Must be a leader with strong interpersonal skills, capable of working with and coordinating cross-functional teams, and produce results on multiple projects at the same time.  Must be results oriented and eager to tackle difficult problems with a positive attitude.

Education and Experience

Requires a bachelor's degree in area of specialty and 3-5 yrs ERP experience; 2-3 yrs experience as a Programmer/Analyst;  project management experience; or any combination of education and experience that provides the skills and abilities to perform the job.  Should be familiar with ERP related Accounting, Sales Order Processing, Purchasing, Security, and Segregation of Duties.

Not required but considered a plus: QAD experience, SQL experience, other ERP functionality experience, EDI experience, Engineering or similar background.  Progress ABL, and Windows or Unix OS skills a definite plus.

Job Duties

• Provides support to, and communicates with functional managers, process owners, and end users; analyzes process improvement and simplification opportunities and helps define systems and process changes or information requirements; develops specifications based on these requirements.
• Serves as a project leader with programming, technical, vendor and business personnel to determine system requirements, resource requirements, installation and implementation plans.
• Defines project tasks and assist management with task assignment, establishing timeframes, project milestones, progress monitoring, and requirements compliance. 
• Provides analysis of data or aids users in the retrieval and interpretation of data.
• Develops an understanding of business processes and evaluates the business implications of system development and maintenance issues.
• Maintains in depth understanding of the Mueller's business systems in Sales, Procurement, and Accounting management as well as QAD Security and Segregation of Duties.
• Maintains a moderate understanding of each of Mueller's business areas and works with other IT analysts or business consultants on large cross-functional projects.
• Accurately and timely identifies program, application, and system problems and assists in troubleshooting the cause.
• Mentors less experienced IT personnel.
• Performs other assignments as requested or as business needs require.

Performance Skills

• Able to take action in solving problems while exhibiting judgment and a realistic understanding of issues; able to use reason, even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Able to define realistic, specific goals and objectives; to prioritize objectives.
• Able to modify one's own behavioral style to respond to the needs of others while maintaining one's own objectives and sense of dignity.
• Able to write clearly, present ideas effectively, and document activities; to read and interpret written information.
• Able to clearly present information through the spoken word; influence or persuade others through oral presentation in positive or negative circumstances; listen well.
• Able to influence the actions and opinions of others in a desired direction; to exhibit judgment in leading others to worthwhile objectives.
• Able to start and persist with specific courses of action while exhibiting high motivation and a sense of urgency; willing to commit to long hours of work and make personal sacrifice in order to reach goals.
• Able to withhold action or speech in the absence of important information; deal with unresolved situations, frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
• Able to work with people in such a way as to build high morale and group commitments to goals and objectives.
• Able to manage and move forward, multiple simultaneous project efforts.

Processes/Businesses to Support

• QAD Quote to Cash Business Cycle
  • Item Master and related Master Data
  • Customer Master and related Master Data
  • Sales Quotes/Sales Orders Processing and Shipment
  • Invoicing
  • Inventory Control and Customer Consignment
• QAD Procure to Pay Business Cycle
  • Vendor Master and related Master Data
  • Purchase Orders
  • Supply Chain/Purchasing/Vendor Consignment
  • MRP
• QAD Finance and Accounting
  • AP
  • AR
  • Transactional Support and Segregation of Duties Support

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Lifting, standing, walking, sitting, climbing, bending

COMPANY BENEFITS

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance to keep you healthy
• A robust 401(k) with company match to assist in securing your financial future
• Company-provided life insurance and AD&D policies
• Paid vacation and sick time

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as necessary to meet the ongoing needs of the organization as required by the department supervisor or other manager.

*Applicant must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check