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This is an onsite position at our Rancho Belago CA location Pay Range is $140k-$170K

Under direct supervision, the Senior Programmer/Analyst Accomplishes software requirements by developing and maintaining applications and databases.  Plans solutions, designs and codes software and coordinates the testing and problem solving process to ensure that the business standards and project requirements are met.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Propose solutions
• Testing of the proposed solutions on both technical and business compliance
• Analyze, develop, prepare and implement the most efficient and cost-effective computer solutions
• Facilitates and advises users on best solutions/practices to reduce to a minimum the manual and repetitive tasks to increase quality, efficiency and productivity
• Translates client requirements into technical specifications        
• Analyzes and performs research on any reported problem
• Evaluates system specifications to meet business requirements
• Develops and maintains various applications on the IBMi platform
• Plans a testing schedule for completing the systems operations
• Supervises the implementation of new systems and report outcome to management
• Performs installation of new programs and updates
• Develops project feasibility reports        
• Creates, updates and maintains user documentation: inform users on the new functions and how to use them
• Shared responsibilities for user support of various systems used in the day to day operations of the warehouse, including, but not limited to, WMS (warehouse management system from Manhattan Associates), KSD (Customs and Export application), EDI systems

ADDITIONAL SKILLS:

• Communicate effectively with a diverse user base both verbally and in writing.
• Work independently and as a member of a team.
• Approach and maintain cooperative work relationships always in a professional manner.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to, and respect for, a diverse population.
• Support both in-person and over the phone in a professional manner.
• Work with minimal supervision.

• Bachelor's degree in IT
• 10+ years of experience IBM System I (aka: AS/400, Iseries)
• Previous experience working with Manhattan Associates Warehouse Management Systems preferred

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The skills, abilities and physical demands described are representative of those duties that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified for the job position, to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk; sit, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel. The employee is occasionally required to sit for long period of times. The employee is regularly required to lift a 35 - 40lb dress form for garment evaluations.

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