Senior Business Systems Analyst- Oracle Inventory
CooperVision Rochester, NY 2017-02-15
-
VIC0235
Description
CooperVision, a unit of The Cooper Companies, Inc.
(NYSE: COO), is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of soft contact lenses
and related products and services. The Company produces a full array of
monthly, two-week and 1-day lenses, all featuring advanced materials and
optics. CooperVision has a strong heritage of solving the toughest vision
challenges such as astigmatism and presbyopia; and offers the most complete
collection of spherical, toric and multifocal products available. Through a
combination of innovative products and focused practitioner support, the
company brings a refreshing perspective to the marketplace, creating real
advantages for customers and wearers. For more information, visit
www.coopervision.com
.
JOB TITLE
: Sr Business Systems Analyst – Oracle Inventory
DEPARTMENT
: Information Technology
JOB SUMMARY
To provide
functional support and expand capabilities in the areas of logistics systems
development and management, project management, IT solution design and
administration. This function provides the lead in the process of
delivering integrated business and information solutions. The role is
responsible for ensuring that the logistics systems and their interface to
corporate business systems is fit for purpose and meets the changing needs of
logistics’ IT infrastructure.
ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS
Quickly
understands the business issues and data challenges of the organization and its
customers.
Identifies
effective solutions to operational issues – transaction processing – business
information etc.
Documents,
edits and reviews requirements, specifications, business processes and
recommendations related to proposed solutions.
Develops
functional specifications and system design specifications for new systems, new
interfaces, new processes and new requirements.
Evaluates
local and global system development proposals and provide analysis and
recommendations to local management on likely impacts
Provide
expertise and problem resolution to the functional departments when issues
extend outside the knowledge of the functional department Key Users
Research,
communicate and demonstrate “best practice” opportunities for the
local/regional organization, allowing key decision makers and local/regional
managers the opportunity to leverage “best practice” as a strategic and
competitive advantage for the organization.
Manages
logistics system projects
Assists
in enforcement of project deadlines and schedules.
Takes
input from immediate manager and appropriately and accurately applies
comments/feedback.
Communicates
and applies project standards.
Manages
resources in accordance with project schedule.
Consistently
delivers high-quality services to the logistics user community.
Proven
ability to demonstrate and understanding the components of running a project to
budget and on time.
Plan
and lead testing , implementation , training, support and documentation
activities for local projects
Assist
developers – internal and external – through provision of functional
specifications and technical walk through
Provide
reporting to local management on Project progress and issues
Resolve
technical issues
Request
and specify modifications
Leads
testing efforts.
Ensures
issues are identified, tracked, reported on and resolved in a timely manner.
Works
with the users to identify required changes
Communicates
needed changes to internal and supplier development teams.
Manage
the standard CooperVision global release cycle, including analysis, design,
test, implementation, support and documentation.
Facilitate
communication, cooperation, and knowledge sharing with the end user community
across the regional area and with the other local/regional Business Analysts to
ensure a global system
Able to capably use available system tools (Cognos/Noetix/BI,
SQL, Oracle reporting tools) to gather and prepare data for reports and
analytical tasks.
Designs or prepares reports using approved system
tools.
Uses prepared data to perform analysis of system
behavior and respond to ad-hoc reporting requests.
POSITION
QUALIFICATIONS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS
AND ABILITIES
Communication:
Able
to lead team and user group meetings.
Delivers
informative, well-organized presentations.
Ability
to understand how to communicate difficult/sensitive information
tactfully.
Effectively
communicate complex technical issues in an easy to understand format.
Technical
Understanding:
Proven
experience in the areas of application programming, database and system
design.
Experience
and knowledge of Internet, Intranet, Extranet and client/server
architectures.
Experience
and knowledge of Oracle ERP systems or a near equivalent.
Problem Solving:
Identifies
critical issues with ease by utilizing both IT knowledge and logistics
process knowledge resulting in effective solutions.
Pushes
creative thinking beyond the boundaries of existing systems and
infrastructure.
Leadership:
Generates
enthusiasm among team members.
Proactively
seeks opportunities to serve in leadership roles.
Challenges
others to develop as leaders while serving as a role model.
Manages and leads the process of innovative
change
Teamwork:
People
Skills – Dealing with different personalities and needs.
Facilitates
effective team interaction.
Acknowledges
and appreciates each team member's contributions.
Logistics User Group
Management:
Develops
relationships with the user community that fosters trust and the ability
to work in partnership.
Communicates
effectively with users to identify needs and evaluate alternative business
solutions with project/logistics management.
Project Management:
Negotiating
and managing scarce project resources
Prioritizing
work to meet deadlines
Able
construct accurate timelines and produce sound estimates of level of
effort.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Split
between an office and warehouse / factory building.
Some
areas of operation will require personal protection to be worn ( High Viz. and
safety footwear) – provided by the company
Temperatures
in the warehouse fluctuate due to seasonal variations.
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s degree is required and/or a
combination of education and experience resulting in a sound understanding of
job responsibilities.
EXPERIENCE
Detailed
user knowledge and experience of logistics processes and systems in several
major functional areas.
Experience
working directly in at least major operational area – Planning , Supply-Chain,
Packaging , Distribution or other production environment
8 to 10
years of experience in a similar role
Essential
IT Experience:
Must have extensive proven experience in logistics IT within ERP, WMS,
Interfaces to ERP systems and automation applications
Must be
familiar with remote data capture technology, automation control systems.
Previous
experience in Oracle eBS is preferred.
High
level of IT literacy – concepts and terminology
Thorough
Project Management experience in the Project Management Cycle
Competence
with all major Office applications including Excel , Word , Outlook and Visio
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran
Job
:
Information Technology
Primary Location
:
United States-New York-Rochester
Organization
:
Information Services
Schedule
:
Full-time
Unposting Date
:
Ongoing
:
VIC0235
Description
CooperVision, a unit of The Cooper Companies, Inc.
(NYSE: COO), is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of soft contact lenses
and related products and services. The Company produces a full array of
monthly, two-week and 1-day lenses, all featuring advanced materials and
optics. CooperVision has a strong heritage of solving the toughest vision
challenges such as astigmatism and presbyopia; and offers the most complete
collection of spherical, toric and multifocal products available. Through a
combination of innovative products and focused practitioner support, the
company brings a refreshing perspective to the marketplace, creating real
advantages for customers and wearers. For more information, visit
www.coopervision.com
.
JOB TITLE
: Sr Business Systems Analyst – Oracle Inventory
DEPARTMENT
: Information Technology
JOB SUMMARY
To provide
functional support and expand capabilities in the areas of logistics systems
development and management, project management, IT solution design and
administration. This function provides the lead in the process of
delivering integrated business and information solutions. The role is
responsible for ensuring that the logistics systems and their interface to
corporate business systems is fit for purpose and meets the changing needs of
logistics’ IT infrastructure.
ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS
Quickly
understands the business issues and data challenges of the organization and its
customers.
Identifies
effective solutions to operational issues – transaction processing – business
information etc.
Documents,
edits and reviews requirements, specifications, business processes and
recommendations related to proposed solutions.
Develops
functional specifications and system design specifications for new systems, new
interfaces, new processes and new requirements.
Evaluates
local and global system development proposals and provide analysis and
recommendations to local management on likely impacts
Provide
expertise and problem resolution to the functional departments when issues
extend outside the knowledge of the functional department Key Users
Research,
communicate and demonstrate “best practice” opportunities for the
local/regional organization, allowing key decision makers and local/regional
managers the opportunity to leverage “best practice” as a strategic and
competitive advantage for the organization.
Manages
logistics system projects
Assists
in enforcement of project deadlines and schedules.
Takes
input from immediate manager and appropriately and accurately applies
comments/feedback.
Communicates
and applies project standards.
Manages
resources in accordance with project schedule.
Consistently
delivers high-quality services to the logistics user community.
Proven
ability to demonstrate and understanding the components of running a project to
budget and on time.
Plan
and lead testing , implementation , training, support and documentation
activities for local projects
Assist
developers – internal and external – through provision of functional
specifications and technical walk through
Provide
reporting to local management on Project progress and issues
Resolve
technical issues
Request
and specify modifications
Leads
testing efforts.
Ensures
issues are identified, tracked, reported on and resolved in a timely manner.
Works
with the users to identify required changes
Communicates
needed changes to internal and supplier development teams.
Manage
the standard CooperVision global release cycle, including analysis, design,
test, implementation, support and documentation.
Facilitate
communication, cooperation, and knowledge sharing with the end user community
across the regional area and with the other local/regional Business Analysts to
ensure a global system
Able to capably use available system tools (Cognos/Noetix/BI,
SQL, Oracle reporting tools) to gather and prepare data for reports and
analytical tasks.
Designs or prepares reports using approved system
tools.
Uses prepared data to perform analysis of system
behavior and respond to ad-hoc reporting requests.
POSITION
QUALIFICATIONS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS
AND ABILITIES
Communication:
Able
to lead team and user group meetings.
Delivers
informative, well-organized presentations.
Ability
to understand how to communicate difficult/sensitive information
tactfully.
Effectively
communicate complex technical issues in an easy to understand format.
Technical
Understanding:
Proven
experience in the areas of application programming, database and system
design.
Experience
and knowledge of Internet, Intranet, Extranet and client/server
architectures.
Experience
and knowledge of Oracle ERP systems or a near equivalent.
Problem Solving:
Identifies
critical issues with ease by utilizing both IT knowledge and logistics
process knowledge resulting in effective solutions.
Pushes
creative thinking beyond the boundaries of existing systems and
infrastructure.
Leadership:
Generates
enthusiasm among team members.
Proactively
seeks opportunities to serve in leadership roles.
Challenges
others to develop as leaders while serving as a role model.
Manages and leads the process of innovative
change
Teamwork:
People
Skills – Dealing with different personalities and needs.
Facilitates
effective team interaction.
Acknowledges
and appreciates each team member's contributions.
Logistics User Group
Management:
Develops
relationships with the user community that fosters trust and the ability
to work in partnership.
Communicates
effectively with users to identify needs and evaluate alternative business
solutions with project/logistics management.
Project Management:
Negotiating
and managing scarce project resources
Prioritizing
work to meet deadlines
Able
construct accurate timelines and produce sound estimates of level of
effort.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Split
between an office and warehouse / factory building.
Some
areas of operation will require personal protection to be worn ( High Viz. and
safety footwear) – provided by the company
Temperatures
in the warehouse fluctuate due to seasonal variations.
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s degree is required and/or a
combination of education and experience resulting in a sound understanding of
job responsibilities.
EXPERIENCE
Detailed
user knowledge and experience of logistics processes and systems in several
major functional areas.
Experience
working directly in at least major operational area – Planning , Supply-Chain,
Packaging , Distribution or other production environment
8 to 10
years of experience in a similar role
Essential
IT Experience:
Must have extensive proven experience in logistics IT within ERP, WMS,
Interfaces to ERP systems and automation applications
Must be
familiar with remote data capture technology, automation control systems.
Previous
experience in Oracle eBS is preferred.
High
level of IT literacy – concepts and terminology
Thorough
Project Management experience in the Project Management Cycle
Competence
with all major Office applications including Excel , Word , Outlook and Visio
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran
Job
:
Information Technology
Primary Location
:
United States-New York-Rochester
Organization
:
Information Services
Schedule
:
Full-time
Unposting Date
:
Ongoing
:
