Business Systems Analyst Global Supply Chain Systems

Job Title: Business Systems Analyst Global Supply Chain Systems

Department: Information Services

Location: Fareham hybrid working

Working Hours: 37.5 weekly

A brighter future awaits you

CooperVision is one of the worlds leading manufacturers of soft contact lenses with a presence in over 100 countries. Being part of CooperVision means helping improvethe way people see each day. Its more than makingcontact lenses its about giving lens wearers freedom andconfidence to move about their daily lives. Were all about bright futures for our people and those who wear our contact lenses.

Job summary What to expect:

The Business Systems Analyst (BSA) provides systems support for resupply ordering and inventory replenishment between CooperVision manufacturing packaging and distribution locations. This role will act as a liaison between the Global Supply Chain and Information Services teams ensuring that our IT systems and business processes support the Global Supply Chains needs to move product across the supply chain and fulfil customer orders on-time. BSA responsibilities include application configuration and data integration support for the Global Demand and Supply Planning application (o9 Solutions) as well as support of the Purchase Order / Sales Order (PO/SO) interfaces between the various Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) in the CooperVision network.

Responsibilities include:

• Creates and communicates process flow diagrams documenting functional requirements system compliance requirements and interface specifications

• Performs audits of technical designs proposed by the IS application development teams

• Executes tests of newly-developed code to ensure alignment to operational requirements

• Supports code deployments and responds to application user incidents during code deployment hypercare

• Demonstrates data analysis skills (query formation and database analysis) to devise actions to resolve issues and support CooperVision customer service.

• Demonstrate communication fluency with users and find and resolve the root cause of problems. Develop and implement mitigation actions to prevent similar issues from happening in the future.

• Consider implications of the application of technology to the business functional and system requirements and create proper documentation of solutions and configuration specifications.

• Lead requirements analysis/documentation design documentation business process analysis/documentation configuration testing strategy systems administration and maintenance

• Develop effective test scenarios scripts and use cases with consideration for cross-functional and process stream impact in support of the IS Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) process.

• Analyze test results to identify and resolve defects bugs errors configuration irregularities and interoperability flaws.

• Oversee individual projects and/or tasks and phases of larger projects. Responsible for coordinating activities of teams schedules and resources for assigned tasks or projects. Develop publish and coordinate implementation activities for software releases.

• Lead informational sessions and training to ensure that end users are equipped with the understanding of application function.

A full job description is available upon request.

About you:

We are looking for someone with:

• SQL/query skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office with ability to handle and analyze large datasets in Microsoft Excel and/or Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio

• Excellent written oral and interpersonal communication skills; ability to effectively translate between functional (business) and technical (IT) teams

• Highly self-motivated self-directed and attentive to detail

Experience & Education:

Required:

• Experience with global supply chain planning applications such as Logility Voyager o9 Solutions or similar as an application user or through systems support responsibility

• Understanding of core supply chain processes (Sales & Operations Planning Distribution and Operations Planning Long-Range Strategic Planning) and how data from IT systems support those processes

• Bachelor of Science degree in Supply Chain Engineering Information Technology or Computer Science or equivalent experience is required

Preferred:

• Functional knowledge of Oracle EBS and Baan Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software applications a plus

• Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) such as JDA/Blue Yonder and how data interfaces are designed/managed between a WMS and ERP systems considered a plus

• Functional knowledge of TIBCO middleware software a plus

• APICS / ASCM (Association for Supply Chain Management) Certification preferred

What we offer:

Youll receive competitive compensation and a fantastic benefits package including25 days holidaypension scheme healthcare cover life assurance access to our Wellness Platform to support you in mental health and wellbeing a discounted contact lens scheme and much more!

We are committed to our employees personal and professional development and offer extensive training to support your career growth and help every individual to reach their full potential. To help us achieve our goals well give you everything you need to help you achieve yours.

We also provide access to LinkedIn Learning to help you develop in your career and grow with CooperVision.

What you can expect:

As a CooperVision employee youll be welcomed into a diverse and progressive global business. We appreciate how important fostering an inclusive culture is and how different perspectives add value and contribute to our success.

If you like what you see take the first step towards your Brighter Future and apply today!All suitably qualified applicants will receive equal consideration and opportunities from CooperVision.

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