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Smithfield FoodsPosted 1 month ago

IT Business Analyst

On-siteTar Heel, North Carolina, United States

Full TimeEnterprise

Job Summary

Act as the primary contact for business users on system-related issues, coordinating with IT and vendors to resolve incidents and improve performance. Partner with internal and external stakeholders to define business requirements, develop functional specifications, and create and execute test scenarios for enhancements and new implementations. Analyze existing business processes to identify automation opportunities and recommend innovative uses of technology to improve efficiency and accuracy. Support system implementations and upgrades by developing training materials, leading user sessions, establishing super user forums, and ensuring business readiness for go-live. Utilize project management skills to define priorities, manage timelines, allocate resources, and provide consistent progress updates to leadership. Provide application support including troubleshooting, data corrections, and coordination with IT support groups to ensure system stability and user satisfaction. Collaborate with business partners to design and develop reports and dashboards that support operational and strategic decision-making. Partner with cross-channel teams to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and share best practices across business units. Contribute to the development of annual plans and strategies that align system enhancements with overall business objectives.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university
  • 2+ years of relevant experience
  • General knowledge of IT systems
  • SAP
  • Strong understanding of system interfaces between SAP and third-party applications
  • Ability to understand system capabilities
  • Ability to analyze data
  • Ability to identify improvement opportunities
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to effectively engage planners, peers, and executive leadership
  • Demonstrated success in bridging business and technical teams
  • Experience in systems support
  • Experience in requirements gathering
  • Experience in testing coordination
  • Proven ability to facilitate change
  • Proven ability to drive operational excellence
  • Proven ability to promote a culture of continuous improvement
  • Experience managing timelines
  • Experience managing deliverables
  • Experience managing resources
  • Experience across multiple projects
  • Experience in a fast-paced environment
  • Respectful, approachable, and team-oriented
  • Commitment to building strong working relationships
  • Commitment to contributing to a positive work environment

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