IT Supply Chain Business Analyst

Qualified candidates please email your resume to Erica Shackleton at eshackleton@inspyrsolutions.com 

Job Responsibilities:

• Serve as workstream lead for Solutions Delivery in managing issues and ensuring proper escalation management as required
• Participate and contribute to Solution Review Board sessions or other approval processes as required by the company's project governance
• Provide effective communication to the cross functional teams and project leadership in a timely manner
• Participate & contribute towards the Request for Information (RFI) & Request for Proposal (RFP) Process
• Participate and contribute to creating ROI and business case documents related to project requests
• Lead discussions with project and business teams to understand and document current state and desired process flows, use cases, and mockups
• Lead discussions with project and business teams to understand and document business requirements, making recommendations in their domain / application related areas
• Create and obtain approval for Business Requirements, Functional Specifications, and Data Mapping Documents
• Provide recommendations to business process changes internally within IT & to business partners
• Understands cross functional impacts to applications and integrations within their domain while creating applicable deliverables
• Lead discussions and ensure understanding of functional changes to the IT design, development & testing teams
• Serve as workstream lead for Solutions Delivery in development of schedules, delivery of application enhancements, and scope management
• Serve as Functional expert in documenting use cases and reviewing test case scenarios outlined by SQA including traceability Matrix
• Triage defects during the SQA & UAT testing phases and coordinate with appropriate teams for resolution, lead discussions with project and business teams to document issue and identify solution
• Lead and coordinate knowledge transfer sessions and create deliverables for transition of changes to the IT Support team
• Lead Go-Live related activities including Implementation Plan creation, creation of Request for Change (RFC), post Go Live stabilization, and Hypercare stabilization
• Continue serving as lead and SME for all completed projects, enhancements, business continuity work, and level 4 support
• Conduct functional training sessions and serve as a mentor for other Business Architects
• Recommend process improvements and provide feedback pertaining to standard artifact templates and business processes
• Document and maintain business & IT process flow repositories
• Able to execute above responsibilities for multiple large to enterprise sized projects simultaneously

Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interface effectively with individuals at various levels, both internal and external
• Analytical, with strong problem-solving abilities and creative resolution skills
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to remain organized, pay strict attention to detail, and meet multiple critical deadlines at once
• Understand software delivery lifecycle with focus on requirement management and system analysis
• Ability to represent complex issues based on comprehensive analysis in a holistic and understandable manner.
• Demonstrated ability leading workshops with senior level participants
• Ability to brainstorm and lead efforts to gather, document and validate requirements where business expertise is lacking or non-existent i.e. "find a way and accomplish the mission
• Demonstrated ability in advanced system analysis and problem solving
• Demonstrated ability in developing and presenting data analysis results in a meaningful way for business senior managers and executives to easily comprehend quickly as part of the decision-making process
• Display an excellent understanding of upstream and downstream applications and the implications of proposed requirements and/or solutions.
• Rapid absorption of new information or new domain knowledge. Quick learner able to pick up new concepts, methods and obtain deep understanding of systems and interface
• Significantly influence IT and business stakeholders
• Confidently present findings to senior management and executives
• Develop and deliver powerful presentations by positioning content and objectives appropriately (i.e. positive verses negative tone) for the audience.
• Understanding of organizational relationships and dynamics
• Excellent analytic skills with the ability to use key tools to dive deep and provide analysis consistently on performance metrics
• Proven knowledge and robust understanding of domain related areas and processes
• Excellent knowledge of information systems concepts and IT trends
• Strong Microsoft Office program experience, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of Business analysis/architecture experience including demonstrated experience in leading system changes and system analysis preferred

Related experience preferred in the following areas:

• Supply Chain Systems if supporting Supply Chain
• Financial, HR, Legal, and other retail support systems if supporting Back Office Systems
• Retail store systems if supporting Store Systems
• Merchandising systems if supporting Merchandising
• Very good experience in process mapping, process flows, and process modeling required
• Experience leading multiple, disparate stakeholders through the design of large, complex projects, processes, and technology solutions while operating within a software delivery lifecycle preferred

Education :

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Management, Marketing or relevant field of study required
• Certified Competency in Business Analysis (CCBA) preferred

About INSPYR Solutions:

As a leading information technology partner, we connect top IT talent with our clients to provide innovative business solutions through our IT Staffing, Professional Services, and Infrastructure Solutions divisions. We understand and value the unique needs of highly-skilled information technology professionals in the industry and always strive to stay above the curve. Our company was founded on the following core values: Be the Best, Understand the Urgency, Never Ever Give Up, Have the Courage to Excel, and Make a Contribution. We take pride in our business model and strive to create a positive workplace environment through an exemplary culture.
 
INSPYR Solutions provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, INSPYR complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.