Business Analyst/Project Manager at Country Pure Foods in Akron, OH

Company Description

Country Pure Foods is a leader in beverage manufacturing with plants in multiple locations in the United States.

Job Description

The Business Analyst will define project requirements and research and design business automation and improvement solutions. Coordinate with business, technology, and support teams to ensure system solutions meet business requirements. Provide business process reviews and assist clients to take advantage of opportunities presented by existing and emerging information technologies. Assist in the creation, maintenance and implementation of standards in all practice areas, including project management, testing, requirements gathering and training.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

· Coordinate with business, technology and support teams to ensure systems solutions meet business requirements.

· Define and document business requirements using information gathering tools such as, interviews, software analysis, requirements workshops, and surveys. Validate requirements with user representatives and stakeholders.

· Translate business requirements into design and technical specifications for developers.

· Document and streamline current and future processes.

· Evaluate and recommend technology solutions based on requirements analysis and product/vendor evaluation.

· Prepare requirements documents, reports, feasibility studies and cost-benefit analysis.

· Perform and coordinate system testing, user acceptance testing, and beta testing.

· Monitor and report variances in requirements with respect to established project scope.

· Work with consultants and developers to ensure the final product meets the business requirements.

· Support effective identification, assessment and resolution of business and system issues.

· Identify opportunities for improved utilization of existing business applications and processes.

· Research and recommend resources to guide staff in business process improvement.

· Discuss issues impacting business process changes, new systems, and procedures with senior IT staff.

· Create and maintain process and system documentation.

· Coordinate and communicate with end users, management, to resolve project issues.

· Chair or participate in meetings with client departments to assess client needs and develop plans.

· Contribute to training and roll out of solutions.

Qualifications

Qualifications 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities

No direct supervisory duties.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university in Computer Science, Business Administration, Accounting/Finance, or related field, and minimum five years’ experience in project management, business process mapping, technology applications such as networks, relational databases, client server systems, enterprise resource systems (ERP), business intelligence and reporting systems.

Skills desired for the position:

• Strong analytical, organization, and problem solving skills that support and enable sound decision making in a complex organization; demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities and guiding investment in people and systems.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Project, Word, PowerPoint, visio, excel, and Oracle (a plus).
• Knowledge of business practices and processes and processes along with a general understanding of accounting systems and processes in manufacturing.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write policies and procedures and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively with employees, end users and/or vendors.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Travel Required

25%

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.