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This is an exciting time to be in IT at Smithfield Foods, one of the country’s top protein & consumer packaged goods companies. The IT team is a significant force in leading the digital transformation for Smithfield. We foster a culture that values each individual’s creativity, our environment and the communities in which we live. This role is an innovative thought leader and trusted advisor within here at Smithfield. The IT Senior Functional Business Analyst will be responsible for design, implementation and support of the specific business processes in our ERP ecosystem. The successful candidate will possess a strong combination of business process, analytical and technical skills and will design best practice solutions in close collaboration with our business partners.

The Senior IT Business Analyst role serves as a liaison between the system users, business partners and IT. This role will be the first point of contact within the Line of Business for any process or system related issues whether originated by IT or the users. By leveraging your experience, business process knowledge, leadership skills, positive attitude as well as your understanding and cross-functional relationships you will help deliver process and technology within in a global environment.

Core Responsibilities

• Actively work with Business Resources to define business processes and associated technical solutions that best meet the business requirements.
• In coordination with the Business Relationship Manager, be the business area’s voice and liaison with IT regarding acquisition implementations, system enhancements, and upgrades.
• Communicate business needs, update the leadership team with progress on open requests and work with the management team to coordinate any planner resource needs for design, testing and implementation support.
• Lead the work effort to ensure your business partner is prepared for any system changes by providing training, standard operating procedures (SOP), establishment of super user forum and consistent communication of progress and identification of any gaps.
• Interact with external and internal business partners to define business requirements associated with system utilization and enhancements. Define and execute test scenarios.
• Utilize project management skills to ensure work streams are properly identified and prioritized, resources utilized, timelines met and provide consistent status updates.
• Review current business processes to determine where automation / improvements will drive efficiency. Identify process efficiencies, recommend innovative uses of software functionality, design, implement solutions and train end-users.
• Be the go-to person for users with system related concerns and questions. Contact internal or external IT&T support services if truly a system issue or provide training when needed.
• Partner with cross channel teams to identify opportunities and support the development of new sustainable best practice approaches while providing subject matter expertise in the assigned functional area.
• Assist in the development of an annual plan that aligns with the business and the functional area.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university in a business, information systems or related field and 5 years of relevant experience in progressive IT related roles; or equivalent combination of education and/or experience, required.

• 8 years of experience in progressive IT roles, preferred.

• Minimum 4 years of functional and technical experience with various modules of an ERP ecosystem with analysis and design of business processes and applications, required.

• SAP experience preferred.

• Technical familiarity with ERP development / configuration work, strongly preferred.

• Familiarity with supply chain processes required (e.g. inventory planning, warehouse management, etc)

• Demonstrated ability to understand system capabilities and how they enable effective business processes.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to effectively communicate with planners, peers and executive leadership.

• Previous experience in systems support activities.

• Previous experience in defining business processes and associated system requirements and test scenarios.

• Demonstrated high learning agility and strong analytical skills.

• Experience with project management.

• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.

• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities but may be asked to provide guidance and support to Business Analysts.

Careers and Benefits

To learn more about Smithfield’s benefits, visit smithfieldfoods.com/careerbenefits.

PEOPLE MATTER

More than 63,000 employees globally drive our success. We strive to create a fair, ethical and rewarding work environment.

GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT

Working at Smithfield isn't just a job – it's the foundation for a lifelong career with training designed to help you advance professionally.

BENEFITS

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SUSTAINABILITY PLEDGE

Sustainability is ingrained in our culture and guides how we operate. We believe in innovating for the future.

About Smithfield Foods

Headquartered in Smithfield, Va. since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. With more than 60,000 jobs globally, we are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly®" and serve as one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in our U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30 percent across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich® and Nathan's Famous®, among many others. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com, and connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram.

EEO/AA Information

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.