IT Business Analyst

Description

American Packaging Corporation (APC) is one of the top flexible packaging converters serving customers throughout North America. We are always seeking to improve our operations, deliver more innovation and value, and give back to our local communities. Our longstanding success as customer flexible packaging suppliers has been fueled by our commitment to providing more innovation, more quality, and more responsive customer service, along with our strategic investments in the latest technology.

LOCATION: Within travel distance of any APC facility.

SUMMARY: The IT Business Analyst provides cross-functional domain knowledge with a primary focus on manufacturing and finance processes. The IT Business Analyst works closely with subject matter experts and application developers to gather and document solutions requirements, document functional solutions, map and gap requirements to standard system functionality, and assist with end-to-end testing. The APC ERP solution will be a key concentration area for the IT Business Analyst. A continuous development mindset or experience with Lean Six Sigma is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with technical and non-technical team members to scope technology initiatives.
• An ability to effectively communicate a consistent, audience-appropriate, multi-mode message with teammates.
• Lead design sessions to prototype, wireframe, or process map new systems to enhancing business processes, operations, and information data flow.
• Lead functional configuration of the APC ERP system Radius in conjunction with the software provider.
• Participate in end-to-end testing of software solutions.
• Review and analyze the effectiveness and efficiency of existing systems and develop strategies for improving or further leveraging these systems.
• An ability to build strong customer relationships with a focus customer-centric solution delivery.
• Identify and establish scope and parameters of systems analysis in order to define outcome criteria and measure-taking actions.
• A passion to consistently achieve results, even under tough circumstances.
• Making sense of, simplifying complex, and providing options to effectively solve solving technology problems.
• Proficient knowledge in modern office productivity, communication, and collaboration toolsets with a focus on Microsoft tools.
• Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Occasional travel to APC facilities across the US.

Requirements

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years industry experience with a bachelor’s degree in any field and plus demonstrated success as a business analyst or process engineer.
• Experience with ERP and financial management software solutions. Experience with EFI Radius an exceptional plus.
• Very strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated experience with process mapping in any software solution.
• Lean Six Sigma certification a strong plus.
• Ability to interact with company personnel, build strong relationships at all levels and across all business units and organizations, and understand business imperatives.
• Strong understanding of the business impact of IT tools, technologies, and policies.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. These demands include:

• Remaining in a stationary position for extended periods of time
• Moving throughout the facility
• Handle papers
• Use files
• Operate office machines such as computers, copiers, fax machines, etc.
• Frequently communicates with co-workers; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and risk of radiation. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

American Packaging Corporation is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. American Packaging Corporation will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position please contact our Human Resources department at ACareers@ampkcorp.com.

Salary : $76,500 - $96,900