Sr Business Analyst

Work Schedule

Environmental Conditions

Job Description

A Business Systems Analyst conducts research, monitors, maintains and optimizes business solutions.

This position requires an understanding of business processes within Materials Management and Production Planning (MMPP) to directly support users and corporate processes, along with the ability to assemble gaps in functional requirements and present recommendations to both technical and business teams in addition to an excellent grasp of industry standard processes, trends and concepts along with an ability to apply these concepts into the ERP environment and business process.

• Supports SAP and reporting capabilities. Involves work with other ERP Systems
• Power BI reporting
• Develops documentation for functional and non-functional processes and procedures
• The ability to incorporate industry standard process. Lead and optimize aspects of Manufacturing processes and the Supply Chain (e.g. Industry 4.0, Lean Six-Sigma).
• Supports the Service Desk function to resolve user related assistance calls
• Prepare and implement test plans for new functionality and publish communication related to the deployment of new functionality
• Translate user requirements into user requests and program specifications. Work with programmers to assure compliance to program specifications
• Develop training outlines for end-users. Support business initiatives by applying Project Management expertise.
• Maintain security in compliance with ThermoFisher Security directives and ensure compliance to Thermo Fisher IT Policies and Guidelines.
• Gather user requirements to develop solutions and alternatives. Critically evaluate information gathered from various sources, reconcile differences and distinguish user requests from the underlying true needs. Translate high-level information into details as well as summarize detailed information
• Communicate and collaborate to analyze information needs and functional requirements. Collaborate and with developers to establish the technical vision and analyze tradeoffs between usability and performance needs.
• Work with users to define concepts under direction of project leaders. Serve as the liaison between the user community and the development teams through which requirements flow. Develop requirements specifications according to standard templates
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required for the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform regular functions.

• Excellent knowledge of processes and standard methodologies
• Knowledge of SAP Materials Management and Production Planning with S/4 experience. Other ERP's would be helpful
• 3-7 years of business experience in Materials Management / Production Planning and 2-4 years SAP experience
• Relevant technical certificates a plus and 4+ years of related technical work experience
• Good interpersonal and excellent documentation skills are essential
• Able to assume and complete assignments independently
• Strong analytical and product management skills required, including a detailed understanding of how to interpret and translate customer business needs
• Project management skills and understanding of project management lifecycle
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to detail tasks undertaken and complete Helpdesk requests in a suitable level of detail for technical and non-technical staff.