Business Analyst
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Sonnax Transmission Company

Come join a team where People make the difference! As a part of Marmon Holdings, Inc., a highly decentralized organization, we rely heavily on people with the aptitude, attitude, and entrepreneurial spirit to drive our success, and we're committed to attracting and retaining top talent.

The Business Analyst's role is to plan, design, develop, and launch efficient business, financial, and operations systems in support of core organizational functions and business processes. This includes gathering and analyzing data in support of business cases, proposed projects, and systems requirements. The position is also responsible for generating and compiling reports based on the findings, complete with probable causes and possible solutions to systems issues. This individual will apply proven communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills to help maximize the benefit of IT system investments.

Essential Functions/Job Responsibilities:

* Work closely with internal clients to understand their business needs. Assist in analysis and documentation of as-is capabilities about business processes, resource efficiencies and technology. Identify opportunities to improve processes and help meet objectives via technology solutions

* Responsible for project planning including scope, tasks, deliverables, milestones and documentation.

* Provides user support and formulates ideas and recommendations regarding the use of these systems as well as enhancements.

* Review and analyze the effectiveness and efficiency of existing systems and develop strategies for improving or further leveraging these systems.

* Perform cost-benefit and return on investment analyses for proposed systems to aid management in making implementation decisions.

* Ensure compatibility and interoperability of in-house computing systems.

* Develop detailed business user requirements, system documentation and workflow procedures.

* Oversee the operation of systems, including system configuration options, job schedules and interface design.

* Conduct research and analysis into the nature, effect and results of system problems.

* Review requested system changes and develop detailed specifications for implementation, communicating system changes and issues to relevant constituents.

* Ensure current and accurate system documentation; coordinates and/or performs testing of system modifications.

* Develop, provide or coordinate system training, educational tools and materials.

* Act as a liaison with business units, IT and outside vendors as appropriate in support of the systems, ensuring business unit needs have been satisfied.

* Ad-hoc analysis to support business queries and issue resolution

* Adherence to company processes and controls to ensure all solutions meet appropriate risk, security, compliance and technical standard requirements

Education and/or Experience:

* Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university; and a minimum of 5+ years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

* Experience with relational databases and concepts (MS SQL Server, Oracle, etc.)

* Experience with ERP, Shop Floor Control, CRM, Payroll/HRIS, Product Life Cycle Management or Manufacturing Execution Systems

* Demonstrated experience with complex project management and IT analysis

* Demonstrated competency in the use of Microsoft Office

Skills Required:

* Ability to contribute to the creation of an environment that facilitates high performance and motivates individuals to work collaboratively as a team

* Ability to communicate and to effectively present information to and respond to questions from individuals at all levels, both within and outside the organization

* Able to work with tight deadlines and multitask, to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.

* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, ability to interface and communicate effectively with non-technical personnel, as well as professional Information Technology staff.

* Maintains quality customer service skills, a strong work ethic, able to work independently as well as collaboratively both within the department and across departments.

* Possesses strong organizational skills, innovativeness, able to find solutions to improve efficiency and display a willingness to learn.

Physical Demands:

* Ability to lift 40lbs, have no restrictions on wearing safety footwear and protective eyewear.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to ...@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.