Business Systems Analyst

Business Systems Analyst I work to gather requirements and document the functionality for modifications or enhancements for existing or new software products by performing the following duties personally or through other team members. This is accomplished by participation in customer projects or internal initiatives.

Please note this role is not data analysis. This role involves software requirements gathering.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science, Bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems, Engineering.
• Ability to work in the US long term with no future sponsorship.
• Willing to travel 20-25% of time
• Previous experience gathering creating Functional Specifications Documents or Functional Requirement Documents and technical requirements.
• Understanding of software design and databases.
• Previous experience dealing directly with both customers and developers
• Experience in working with WMS, Supply Chain Management and Logistics applications
• Enjoys working in the software development and automation technology field (very computer literate)
• Strong analytical skills; Excellent problem solving capability (business and technical)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Outstanding demonstrated performance in preceding career path
• Strong sense of customer service
• Team player; Happy, positive, energetic attitude; Ambition and desire to succeed.

General Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain Functional Specification Documents for software products.
• Communicate with the stakeholders to gather requirements and system functionality with goal of receiving approval of project functional specification.
• Work with the customer to define and simplify requirements.
• Work with the internal and external project team to build the User Acceptance Test Plan.
• Develop system (overview and detailed) work flows that meet project requirements for each functional area of the system.
• Create and maintain product level requirements, standard work flows, and module descriptions for software products.
• Assist QA group in their efforts as needed to develop test plans and perform testing.
• Participates in internal integration testing activities to ensure continuous control over materials and products.
• Assist the Training and Development team with training material creation/maintenance.
• Assist with customer training.
• Provide Sales and Operations groups with product support.
• Work with project manager or Sales as Software Change Requests (SCR’s) are created.
• Assist with training Sales and Operations groups on new products or changes to existing products.
• Participate in on-site training, testing, project go-live as needed. Besides helping to provide project continuity, this is a great learning experience.
• Responsible for helping to educate the company on our software products. This may be accomplished through assisting with lunch time training sessions, email blasts, etc.
• Consistently communicate with the Business Systems Analyst Team Lead and Manager both good news and bad news.

Attributes:

• Has worked on shaping requirements for new application design (user interface needs as well as logic).
• Experienced in writing user documentation and conducting end-user training.
• Well organized for tracking and resolving open questions to help see the project through completion of the Functional Specification phase.
• Keeps current on functionality provided by Bastian vendors and competitors.
• Lead projects with support from more experienced team members.
• Rapid project development. Meeting specified deadlines.
• Flexibility to customize to our customer’s ever changing requirements.

About Bastian:

Bastian Solutions, a Toyota Advanced Logistics company, is an independent material handling and robotics system integrator providing automated solutions for distribution, manufacturing, and order fulfillment centers around the world. Our team specializes in consulting, system design, project management, maintenance, and installation, while sourcing the best equipment and automation technology. We take great pride in providing exceptional service and flexibility to our customers.

In addition to exciting work at a growing company, we offer the following benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match
• Vacation/Holiday Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Volunteer Work
• Professional Associations, Conferences and Subscriptions
• Company Meetings & Events