Sr Business Systems Analyst

Summary

Perdue AgriBusiness (PAB) is one of the two operating divisions of Perdue Farms. Our company portfolio generates over $6.5 billion in sales, and we are among the nation’s Top 10-grain companies with a global reach through our domestic and international export operations including organic grains. We also operate four soybean processing facilities, an edible oil refinery and specialty feed ingredients manufacturing. But wait, there’s more………Competitive salaries, flexible benefits plan, Tuition & Education Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, 401(k) Savings Options and so much more!

Perdue AgriBusiness is seeking an Sr Business Systems Analyst to join our team in Salisbury, MD. The position will be a part of team that responsible for design, development, and implementation of new systems and technologies as well as support and enhancement of existing systems.  You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to analyze business requirements, evaluate existing systems, and propose innovative solutions to enhance efficiency and productivity. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background, exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to learn business processes.

Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead the analysis, design, and implementation of complex IT systems and solutions.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather and document requirements, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Conduct comprehensive analysis of existing systems, identifying areas for improvement and optimization.
• Develop detailed system specifications, including architecture, functionality, and integration requirements.
• Design and execute test plans to ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of systems.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members, fostering professional growth and development.
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices, evaluating emerging technologies for potential adoption.
• Proactively identify opportunities to streamline processes and enhance system performance.
• Collaborate with IT infrastructure teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment of systems.

Minimum Education

• Bachelor degree or equivalent work experience preferably with studies in Information Technology, Computer Science or Business Administration 

Experience Requirements

• Knowledge in systems analysis, programming and systems development methodology. 
• Must possess strong communication, interpersonal and project management skills. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required, as the position requires direct communication with end users and business leaders. 
• Must be comfortable working in a team environment. 
• Ability to travel occasionally, possibly overnight, to any customer area, which could be any Company facility or to a remote site or to a training facility or conference. 
• Strong SQL knowledge is required.  
• Proficiency in software development methodologies, including Agile and Waterfall.

Experience Preferred

• Experience in VB.NET, Python, R, Dataiku, Snowflake and Power BI
• Experience with Commodity Trading and Risk Management (CTRM) systems
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management
• Experience with DycoTrade CTRM
• Experience with Salesforce
• Knowledge of Data Analytics concepts and tools is a plus
• Prior use of Jira software
• Understanding of agricultural business industry and processes

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

• Work activity is in an office, open-partitioned, cubicle environment.
• When in a plant environment:
  • Exposure primarily consists of wet and moist floors which include metal and plastic grating surfaces.
  • May be exposed to temperatures of 28 degree to 100 degrees Fahrenheit with both ambient and 100% humidity.
  • May handle product 25 degrees to 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • May be exposed to noise ranges of 50 db to 110 db.
  • May be exposed to all chemicals found in poultry, food and processing plant.
  • Must wear and use protective and safety equipment required for the job as directed by the Company.