Enterprise Systems Analyst - Supply Chain

USALCO, LLC is a leading provider of aluminum-based component products used in water treatment, pulp and paper manufacturing, the making of catalysts for oil refining, the housing market and other sectors. The right individual will have a can-do attitude, the ability to be part of a team while operating independently and consistently performs to very high standards. This is a remote position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Enterprise Systems Analyst Supply Chain role is responsible for bridging business operations and technical execution across the company's supply chain and related functional areas. This role serves as a strategic partner to Supply Chain leadership and a key extension of the IT Systems organization. A core function is participating directly in departmental meetings, understanding business processes and challenges, and translating them into clear technical requirements, solution designs, and actionable implementation plans. This position works closely with ERP, infrastructure, application development, vendors, and contractors to ensure technology solutions are aligned with business needs and delivered effectively.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Business Partnership & Requirements Gathering: Engage directly with Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, SIOP, Customer Service, and other operational teams to understand business processes, pain points, and improvement opportunities. Document business requirements and translate them into technical specifications and system designs.

Solution Blueprinting: Develop functional and technical blueprints outlining how business needs should be solved within the ERP, custom applications, or integrated systems. Evaluate multiple solution paths and recommend the most efficient approach.

ERP Systems Support & Enhancement: Provide hands-on ERP support and quickly learn the Ross ERP environment. Design, test, and implement enhancements, configurations, and workflows to support evolving business needs.

Cross-Functional Coordination: Partner closely with ERP administrators, developers, external vendors, and Ross technical teams to deliver solutions. Communicate requirements, validate development work, perform testing, and ensure successful deployment.

Technical Problem Solving: Diagnose process and system issues across the supply chain, identify root causes, and develop corrective actions. Provide recommendations for process optimization and system improvements.

Project Leadership: Serve as a key IT stakeholder in supply chainfocused initiatives and system implementations.

Continuous Improvement: Stay current with ERP functionality, industry best practices, and emerging technologies. Continuously look for opportunities to improve business processes through technology and automation.

QUALIFICATIONS
The successful candidate will have significant experience working at the intersection of business operations and technical systems, particularly within Supply Chain functions and ERP environments.

Specifically, the candidate should have:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• Strong experience with ERP systems (Ross, SAP, JD Edwards, Oracle, Infor, or similar).
• Ability to learn Ross ERP quickly through hands-on partnership with IT Systems leadership.
• Experience gathering business requirements and translating them into technical specifications.
• Demonstrated ability to blueprint functional and technical solutions to meet business needs.
• Understanding of supply chain processes such as procurement, inventory management, planning, logistics, and production.
• Experience supporting or configuring ERP modules related to supply chain or operations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly in diagnosing process or system issues.
• Ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Willingness to travel occasionally (approximately 10%).

PREFERRED

• Experience with Ross ERP is highly advantageous but not required.
• Experience in chemical manufacturing.
• Experience with integrations between ERP and peripheral systems (TMS, SIOP, CRM, etc.).

USALCO is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. As a general policy, USALCO does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future.

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