Associate Programmer Analyst Jobs in Cumberland, RI

Who We Are:

Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today.

JOB MISSION:

The Sr IT Functional Analyst is responsible for solution design, configuration, delivery, analysis, and interpretation of data to assist in rapid decision-making and optimization of the New Balance Procure to Pay processes. This role is responsible for participating in requirement and design sessions; analyzing areas of improvement; analyzing and managing data integrations to provide decision support information; working within New Balance digital product team and with our software partners will design techno-functional solutions and aid in any testing/test planning as necessary, to ensure the delivered solution will work according to the business requirements.

A successful candidate will bring 5+ years of experience in the supply chain industry as a functional analyst/business analyst. Must have deep understanding of Procure to Pay concepts including vendor management, inventory management, sourcing inventory from factories, and manufacturing. Must have experience configuring Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations and familiarity of integrations environments and tools such as Jira/Azure DevOps.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:

The responsibilities include end-to-end solution design, configuration, implementation, data integration, data analytics, issue and resolution tracking, end-to-end testing of the solution, and continued communication with New Balance stakeholders.

• Own and deliver complete features across their entire software lifecycle

• Understand the feature requirements and translate them to complete design specifications.

• Work cross-discipline to help shape owned features.

• Work with Digital Product team to design and configure solutions, by creating well-designed, high quality design specifications.

• Configure-first, code-second approach to solutions.

  Contribute to team-wide fundamentals/infrastructure investments.

• Participate in process and business requirements sessions.

• Work with internal teams to resolve solution gaps.

• Work on bugs/issues and track progress at resolving issues using Azure DEVOPS.

• Work with cross-functional teams including IT, business stakeholders and product owners, to ensure successful planning and execution of current and future initiatives.

• Be aware of statistical and optimization tools such as Power BI, Snowflake, Spotfire (or similar analytics tools).

REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS

• A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent experience is required.

• 5+ Years experience in Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations required, experience in no-code/low code Microsoft Power Platform is a plus.

• Prior experience with D365 F&O Purchase Order Management is ideal

• Solid functional design in UI/UX concepts

• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills

• Creative and Innovative thinking, great communication and collaboration

• Must communicate complex topics in a clear, concise, and easily understood manner

• Experience in Agile is required

• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks completely and independently.

• Ability to generate clarity in ambiguous situations., Ability to take complete ownership of work and deliver with minimal management oversight.

Regular Associate Benefits

Our products are only as good as the people we hire, so we make sure to hire the best and treat them accordingly. New Balance offers a comprehensive traditional benefits package including three options for medical insurance as well as dental, vision, life insurance and 401K. We also proudly offer a slate of more nontraditional perks - opportunities like online learning and development courses, tuition reimbursement, $100 monthly student loan support and various mentorship programs - that encourage our associates to grow personally as they develop professionally. You'll also enjoy a yearly $1,000 lifestyle reimbursement, 4 weeks of vacations, 12 holidays and generous parental leave, because work-life balance is more than just a buzzword - it's part of our culture.

Temporary associates are provided three options for medical insurance as well as dental and vision insurance and an associate discount.

Part time associates are provided 401k, short term disability, a yearly $300 lifestyle reimbursement and an associate discount.

Flexible Work Schedule

For decades we have fostered a unique culture founded on our values with a particular focus on in-person teamwork and collaboration. Our North American hybrid model encourages rich in-person experiences, showcasing our commitment to teamwork and connection, while maintaining flexibility for associates. New Balance Associates currently work in office three days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday). Our offices are fully open, and amenities are available across our North American office locations. To continue our focus on hybrid work we have introduced "Work from Anywhere" (WFA) for four weeks per calendar year. This model will help us enhance our culture while continuing to maintain elements of flexibility.

Equal Opportunity Employer

New Balance provides equal opportunities for all current and prospective associates to ensure that employment, training, compensation, transfer, promotion and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment are provided without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, handicap, genetic information and/or status as an Armed Forces service medal veteran, recently separated veteran, qualified disabled veteran or other protected veteran, or any other protected status.