Sr. Business Systems Analyst - Merchandise Planning & Allocation Systems
- Full-time
- Department: Information Technology
- Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job Description
The Sr. Systems Analyst – Merchandise Planning & Allocations (MP&A) is responsible for partnering with IT and MP&A business teams to support process improvement with technology solutions that drive the growth and objectives of rue21. The Sr. Systems Analyst – MP&A will be responsible for supporting, maintaining, and training on all systems that support the Merchandise Planning, Financial Planning, Merchandising, and Allocation teams. The Sr. Systems Analyst – MP&A will be responsible for following the Software Development Life Cycle to assist the business in testing and implementing the latest technology solutions.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute detailed test plans for unit, system and user acceptance testing
- Partner with the business to translate business requirements into functional/technical specification or source system analysis documents
- Lead technical design sessions with vendors to develop ideal solution to meet business needs
- Lead and manage vendors that support all MP&A systems
- Lead and manage all projects that support MP&A initiatives
- Support, maintain and enhance information delivery capabilities
- Lead working sessions with key business and technical team members for the purpose of defining business outcomes and requirements
- Seek to understand the business processes and problems; offer solutions based on leveraging the process and data flow
- Provide analysis support as the in-house expert for assigned projects
- Respond to ad hoc analysis requests and collaborate with test resources to validate test cases and resolutions
- Participate in all phases of the SDLC
- Conduct application troubleshooting
- Complete all other duties and projects as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field required
- 3 – 5 years’ business systems analyst experience in retail environment
- Preferable experience with retail Merchandise systems, Island Pacific, Maple Lake, and MID
- Passionate about understanding the data behind the “scenes” and researching the data using SQL.
- Experience with data gathering; including the ability to translate large amounts of data into actionable insights
- Demonstrated strong logical and technical troubleshooting and problem solving skills
- Demonstrated ability to build relationships with and influence business partners
- Strong, professional and effective verbal and written communication skills
- Self-motivated with critical attention to detail and deadlines
- Ability to adapt well to change in direction and priority in a fast- paced and deadline-oriented environment
Additional Information
WE OFFER
- 401k
- Competitive Benefits Package
- Flex Time
- Over 3 Weeks PTO After 1 Year
- Casual Dress Code
- Merchandise Discount
- Great Work Culture
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