ERP/IT Business Analyst Warehouse - Minnesota

Are you an ERP Business Analyst looking to have direct impact in a new and exciting role? Are you the type of person that leans into challenges, finds creative solutions, and has a passion for business processes, data, and technology? Do you have the ability to effectively analyze, influence, model, and document future business processes and have experience with ERP implementations? If this sounds like you and youd like to be part of a thriving, global company undergoing a complete transformation, we may have the role for you.

In this role you will drive continuous improvement projects and future phasing of ERP related functionality, as well as provide next level of support after key users. This role has a deep focus on logistics, warehousing, shipping and will also work on cross-functional efforts. They will partner with our business users to understand problems/opportunities and requirements; improve system solutions and related business processes; assist with data, testing, and training; and provide support where needed, liaising with vendor partners as needed. Our work environment is based on collaboration, a strong can-do attitude, and achieving results.

Essential Functions

• Work with the Warehouse operations teams to drive and execute initiatives, collaborating with vendor partners and other departments where needed.
• After key users, next point of escalation for assistance related to overall ERP/WMS functionality and collaboration with vendor partners as needed.
• Identify, lead, and drive optimization/continuous improvement activities to derive value, collaborating with subject matter experts and leadership across the business. Focus on creating and improving our system, business process, data, and reporting capabilities.
• Lead ongoing enhancement and upgrade activities; system integration from potential M&A activity; and growth projects. Ensure functionality is appropriately tested and trained.
• Drive development and implementation of system-enabled business processes, including reporting.
• Assist with developing and executing test scripts with business users to verify functionality, controls, and security as improvements and upgrades are deployed.
• Assist in the development of user documentation and training.
• Assist with data quality activities.
• Ensure organizational readiness and commitment to ongoing optimization, value realization activities, and enhancements.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education/Experience

• College degree in Business, MIS, Supply Chain, or related field
• Minimum 2 years of business experience and/or IT, with past ERP experience
• Previous experience with Warehouse Management platforms
• Previous experience with ERP in a distribution environment strongly desired
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products expected (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

Minimum Qualifications

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a strong understanding of how technology, processes, and data can enable problems and opportunities
• Capable of breaking down complex issues and identifying key drivers; can identify cross-functional upstream and downstream impacts
• Demonstrated experience with project work and change management in demanding and dynamic environments, with tight deadlines
• Proven ability to manage small projects
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to adhere to deadlines with reliability and accuracy
• Proven ability to collaborate, lead, facilitate, and communicate with individuals across a broad range of education, experience, and functional spectrums
• Strong ability and appetite to learn and apply new concepts
• Ability to handle quick decision-making and influence others
• Knowledge of reporting and analytics tools desired (Power BI, JetReports); proficiency with Microsoft Office products expected (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)