Sr Business Analyst at Ajinomoto Foods North America

Ontario, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Feb, 26

Salary

130000.0

Posted On

16 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Business Analysis, JD Edwards, Manufacturing, Procurement, Data Analysis, System Configuration, Project Management, Training, Communication, Problem Solving, Quality Assurance, Collaboration, Requirements Gathering, Software Development, ERP Solutions, Automation

Industry

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Description

Position Summary The Sr. Business Analyst’s role is to devise and design business requirements for all IT-related business, manufacturing, procurement, and operations systems that are critical to core organizational functions. This includes researching and analyzing data in support of business processes, system requirements, and functional efficiencies across manufacturing and procurement domains. The Sr. Business Analyst is also responsible for generating and compiling reports based on findings, complete with recommended improvements or new requirements for business processes, operational procedures, and system configurations or development needs. This individual will apply proven communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills to maximize the value of IT system investments and support the successful implementation and optimization of new and existing systems. Position Essential Duties and Responsibilities Strategy & Planning Provide end-user support and deliver training for various software systems, with a primary focus on JD Edwards (JDE) EnterpriseOne 9.2 modules. Analyze and enhance requirements-gathering and application utilization processes to improve efficiency, functionality, and overall system performance. Collaborate with key stakeholders—including decision-makers, system owners, and end users—to define business, financial, manufacturing, procurement, and operational requirements and establish system goals. Ensure development projects align with business objectives, meet end-user needs, and address system issues effectively. Manage projects to ensure successful delivery within established timelines, resource plans, and budgets. Acquisition & Deployment Collaborate with development teams, analysts, and system owners to design, develop, test, and deploy new applications, functionalities, and system enhancements across the enterprise. Ensure all new software integrations and deployments meet functional requirements, interface specifications, and organizational compliance standards. Operational Management Act as the liaison between business stakeholders and IT/ERP teams to gather requirements and translate them into ERP solutions. Translate conceptual user requirements into functional requirements in a clear manner that is comprehensible to developers/project team. Configure, support, and enhance JD Edwards EnterpriseOne modules across: Manufacturing: Shop Floor Control, Inventory, Work Orders, Bills of Material (BOM), Routings, and Production Planning. Enterprise Asset Management (EAM): Asset Master Management, Preventive Maintenance, Work Order Management, and Maintenance Cost Tracking. Procurement: Purchasing, Supplier Management, and Approvals workflows. Configure and maintain Work Order and Preventive Maintenance processes, ensuring proper integration between EAM, Manufacturing, and Procurement modules. Utilize JDE Orchestrator and automation tools to streamline repetitive business processes (e.g., work order creation, maintenance notifications, procurement approvals). Collaborate with technical teams to design and test customizations, reports (Hubble), and system integrations with external applications. Works with BPO to assure proper unit- and integrated testing. Position Qualifications Four-year college diploma or university degree in computer systems design, computer science, engineering, or business administration (other degrees considered) 5 years’ direct experience as a business analyst with multiple years of software development and/or programming design experience Extensive experience with JD Edwards EnterpriseOne in an enterprise level manufacturing/distribution environment required. Proven experience with business and technical requirements analysis, elicitation, modeling, verification, and methodology development Strong knowledge of system and software quality assurance best practices and methodologies Ability to perform against tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws Excellent written and oral communication skills Ability to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language. Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment. Range of pay $120,000 - $130,000 per year. Plus, annual bonus. #INDONT

Responsibilities

The Sr. Business Analyst is responsible for devising and designing business requirements for IT-related systems critical to organizational functions. This includes analyzing data to support business processes and generating reports with recommendations for improvements.