What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior IT Business Application Analyst – (JD Edwards- Distribution) position at Worthington Enterprises?
Job Description
We are seeking a Senior IT Business Application Analyst to serve as the subject matter expert in enterprise business applications team. This position aligns JD Edwards EnterpriseOne and related systems with business objectives, leads enterprise initiatives, streamline processes, and supports digital transformation.
The ideal candidate brings deep JD Edwards EnterpriseOne expertise, strong knowledge of manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution processes, and a proven ability to lead strategic technology initiatives across business functions. Experience with Warehouse Management platforms (WMS), distribution strategies, AI-enablement, Agile practices, and enterprise application transformation is strongly preferred.
This role is required to travel approximately 20% depending upon business needs and is a hybrid position spending at least 3 days/week on-site at our corporate headquarters.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship, and relocation assistance is not available for this position.
Key Responsibilities
Enterprise Application Strategy & Leadership
Our Company is proud to have a dynamic and inclusive workforce where employees are empowered to innovate, thrive and grow. We believe that each employee’s unique strengths contribute to the success of our organization. This belief extends to how we consider our job applicants. Your talents may align with this position or other opportunities within our organization. Apply today to start unlocking your career potential with Worthington Enterprises.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in the application and hiring process. If you are interested in employment with Worthington Enterprises and need an accommodation or assistance using the careers website, please contact careers@wthg.com.
Worthington Enterprises (NYSE: WOR) is a designer and manufacturer of market-leading brands that help improve everyday life by elevating spaces and experiences. The Company operates with two primary business units: Building Products and Consumer Products.
The Building Products segment includes cooking, heating, cooling and water solutions, architectural and acoustical grid ceilings and metal framing and accessories. The Consumer Products segment provides solutions for the tools, outdoor living and celebrations categories. Product brands within the Worthington Enterprises portfolio include Balloon Time®, Bernzomatic®, Coleman® (propane cylinders), CoMet®, Elgen, Garden Weasel®, General®, HALO™, Hawkeye™, Level5 Tools®, Mag Torch®, NEXI™, Pactool International®, PowerCore™, Ragasco®, Well-X-Trol® and XLite™, among others.
Founded in 1955 as Worthington Industries, Worthington Enterprises follows a people-first Philosophy with earning money for its shareholders as its first corporate goal. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Worthington Enterprises and its joint ventures employ approximately 6,000 people throughout North America and Europe.
We are seeking a Senior IT Business Application Analyst to serve as the subject matter expert in enterprise business applications team. This position aligns JD Edwards EnterpriseOne and related systems with business objectives, leads enterprise initiatives, streamline processes, and supports digital transformation.
The ideal candidate brings deep JD Edwards EnterpriseOne expertise, strong knowledge of manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution processes, and a proven ability to lead strategic technology initiatives across business functions. Experience with Warehouse Management platforms (WMS), distribution strategies, AI-enablement, Agile practices, and enterprise application transformation is strongly preferred.
This role is required to travel approximately 20% depending upon business needs and is a hybrid position spending at least 3 days/week on-site at our corporate headquarters.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship, and relocation assistance is not available for this position.
Key Responsibilities
Enterprise Application Strategy & Leadership
- Serve as a senior advisor and subject matter expert on enterprise applications and business processes.
- Lead the design of scalable, integrated solutions that align technology investments with business goals.
- Develop and maintain solution roadmaps that support enterprise priorities and long-term strategy.
- Translate business strategy into technology solutions that improve efficiency and deliver measurable value.
- Lead the functional delivery of large, high-impact business application projects.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams and stakeholders to deliver technology solutions successfully.
- Defining business cases, set success metrics, and measure value realization for business-led initiatives.
- Drive enterprise process improvements and application enhancements.
- Lead resolution of escalated, high-severity application issues in partnership with internal teams, vendors, and business stakeholders.
- Ensure issue resolution is timely, compliant, and sustainable.
- Ensure enhancements and implementations comply with IT governance, change management, and audit requirements.
- Participate in review boards, steering committees, and governance forums as needed.
- Lead the evaluation and adoption of automation and AI-enabled technologies across business processes and enterprise applications.
- Partner with business and technical teams to identify automation and operational improvement opportunities.
- Assess emerging technologies and recommend solutions that improve efficiency, accuracy, and user experience.
- Support digital transformation through modern technologies and process optimization.
- Mentor analysts by sharing expertise in enterprise applications, business processes, and solution design.
- Review work products and provide guidance on business analysis methods and best practices.
- Promote continuous improvement through process optimization, knowledge sharing, and innovation.
- Stay current on emerging technologies, industry trends, and application best practices.
- Bachelor’s degree in information systems, Business, Computer Science, or a related field.
- 6–10 years of JD Edwards ERP software experience, business systems analysis, & application configuration & management.
- Experience leading enterprise application initiatives using JD Edwards EnterpriseOne.
- Experience supporting manufacturing, warehouse, distribution, or supply chain processes.
- Advanced knowledge of JD Edwards EnterpriseOne ERP.
- Experience with Warehouse Management processes and technologies, process optimization tools, and AI-enabled business solutions.
- Familiarity with Agile, DevOps, and ITIL practices.
- JD Edwards EnterpriseOne functionality
- SQL
- Warehouse management – JDE WMS, or other (Blue Yonder/Manhattan)
- Distribution operations
- JD Edwards Orchestrator
- Agile
- Automation solutions
- Artificial intelligence (AI)
- Strategic business and technology alignment
- Enterprise application leadership
- Business process optimization
- Stakeholder management and influence
- Change leadership
- Continuous improvement and innovation
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance that starts on your first day! Employer HSA contribution (up to $1,000/single or $2,000/family depending on plan type)
- On-site Medical Center, Pharmacy, Barbershop, and fitness center
- 401(K) Match Employer contribution
- As Our Philosophy states: People are our most important asset. Ample opportunity for career growth- we promote from within
- Employee Assistance Program
- Quarterly profit sharing (with no cap!)
Our Company is proud to have a dynamic and inclusive workforce where employees are empowered to innovate, thrive and grow. We believe that each employee’s unique strengths contribute to the success of our organization. This belief extends to how we consider our job applicants. Your talents may align with this position or other opportunities within our organization. Apply today to start unlocking your career potential with Worthington Enterprises.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in the application and hiring process. If you are interested in employment with Worthington Enterprises and need an accommodation or assistance using the careers website, please contact careers@wthg.com.
Worthington Enterprises (NYSE: WOR) is a designer and manufacturer of market-leading brands that help improve everyday life by elevating spaces and experiences. The Company operates with two primary business units: Building Products and Consumer Products.
The Building Products segment includes cooking, heating, cooling and water solutions, architectural and acoustical grid ceilings and metal framing and accessories. The Consumer Products segment provides solutions for the tools, outdoor living and celebrations categories. Product brands within the Worthington Enterprises portfolio include Balloon Time®, Bernzomatic®, Coleman® (propane cylinders), CoMet®, Elgen, Garden Weasel®, General®, HALO™, Hawkeye™, Level5 Tools®, Mag Torch®, NEXI™, Pactool International®, PowerCore™, Ragasco®, Well-X-Trol® and XLite™, among others.
Founded in 1955 as Worthington Industries, Worthington Enterprises follows a people-first Philosophy with earning money for its shareholders as its first corporate goal. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Worthington Enterprises and its joint ventures employ approximately 6,000 people throughout North America and Europe.