Business Systems Analyst IV

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Position Overview Business Systems Analyst IV researches, analyzes, and designs system applications to meet the needs of an organization and integrate with existing and future systems. Consults with business to identify current operating procedures, problems, and requirements. A Business Systems Analyst IV designs models and develops materials used for analysis and solution development. Business Systems Analyst IV may create coding and logic specifications for developers. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Business Systems Analyst IV work is highly independent. May assume a team lead role for the work group. Serves as a pro-active business partner and as part of a global team to enable business through technology in an integrated enterprise systems environment. Understands current market trends and best practices and formulates some propositions to enhance the business performance.

Key Responsibilities

• May serve as functional leader, team member or Project Manager on multiple applications, technology projects and strategic planning initiatives.
• Responsible for system configuration, unit testing, integration testing, user acceptance, and deployment. Provides post-implementation process and application support; acts as work stream leader from start to finish. May write or review functional specifications.
• Formulates systems scope, estimates, and objectives relative to business needs and project requirements, considering application of industry best practices and new technologies.
• Participates in project design reviews for Tier 1 and 2 projects.
• Seeks constant improvement opportunities and appropriately challenges processes.
• Working closely with steering committees, business leads, internal and external customers, vendors and peer companies, researches, evaluates, and recommends new technologies to support McCormick’s strategic initiatives.
• Serves as backup for other BUSINESS SYSTEMS ANALYST IV and may participate in system support activities, including off-core hours.
• Responsible for system problem calls, user inquiries, Change Management, and root cause analyses.

Level of Education and Discipline - Bachelor's Degree, May consider 10+ years of related experience in lieu of degree. in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration or related discipline

Required Experience -

• Minimum of 7 years of experience working with Manufacturing Execution Systems.
• Understanding of manufacturing applications, ERP, MES, WMS systems and their integration within complex business environments.
• SAP experience in one or more manufacturing related functional areas: Production Planning, Materials Management, Quality Management, Enterprise
• Asset Management/Plant Maintenance, Extended Warehouse Management/Warehouse Management
• Proficiency with SQL (queries, views, and data analysis).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for working with end users, technical teams, and management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Interpersonal Skills -

• Excellent organizational and verbal communication skills; outstanding problem solving skills and sound judgment.
• Capable of influencing , assigning work and monitoring follow-through and output.
• Demonstrated written communication skills, specifically, documentation of system design, configuration, and process specifications.
• Interacts frequently with peers to senior management (presents to and interacts with function heads and steering committees)
• Attends user group meetings and conferences to advance the organization's issues, needs and desires within our applications and technology supplier base.
• Acts as a mentor and coach within team; proactively shares knowledge with team members and customers .
• Performs role in a professional manner with the ability to develop effective working relationships.

Other Skills and HPO Competencies - Expertise in tactical execution, project management, process management and business systems requirements definition. In-depth understanding of transport process and on-line system support (OSS). Knowledgeable of some SAP bolt-ons used at McCormick.

Certification and/or Licenses - 1 ERP module (preferably SAP)

Preferred Experience -

• Experience with AVEVA System Platform, AVEVA MES, Traksys, and/or other MES platforms.
• Familiarity with manufacturing operations, process data, or production performance metrics.
• Knowledge of Distributed Control Systems, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition, Programmable Logic Controllers, and HMIs.
• Experience integrating MES with an SAP ERP/WMS or other business systems.
• Prior experience in food & beverage, consumer packaged goods, or manufacturing organization preferred.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, JSON, C#, or other relevant languages. McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. As a general policy, McCormick does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future.