Let Us Power Your PotentialOur Horizon team is growing! Join us as a Business Analyst, driving and supporting our Oracle Implementation, as a key contributor to our full Oracle Cloud (Horizon) design.
The Enterprise Transformation team is partnering with all Business Units and areas of the business to implement streamlined, standardized, and simplified business processes through our Oracle solution.
The Procure to Pay Business Analyst position will be involved in all phases of the system development lifecycle including planning, analysis, design, testing, implementation, enhancement, and support.
Join us on Taylor's Enterprise Transformation team as we work to deliver a robust and state of the art solution for all enterprise ERP needs.Your Opportunity:
Taylor Corporation is looking for a
Sr.
Business Analyst
to implement and support the Procure to Pay workstream in Oracle ERP Cloud, specifically Procurement, Receiving, and sub-modules such as Supplier Portal, Supplier Qualification Management, Sourcing (negotiations) and Procurement Contracts Modules.Your Responsibilities:
Business System Technology and ProcessConfigure Oracle Cloud modules, specifically within the Procure to Pay workstream, with a strong understanding of up and downstream impactsOwnership and governance in related Configuration WorkbooksUnderstanding of Procure to Pay business system processes with a strong understanding of cross-functional data needs and impacts on process changes or decisionsAble to train others on multiple processes and create the necessary process flows and relevant training documentsWorking knowledge of forms, fields, interfaces, and workflows.
Understands the cross-functional flow of dataRecommends ways to streamline and improve business capabilities in adherence to best practice solutionsComplete Business Process Modeling (process flow integrity, data integrity and solution integrity) to deliver strategic business outcomesFinds the 'business need' in the user's story, navigate through the conversation to obtain requirementsWork closely with the technical team to ensure architectural alignment of plans with what is being deliveredImplementation & Project Management:
Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements, document requirements, and write functional designs as necessaryDefined as an owner of the Procure to Pay specific Oracle modules through the project methodology, partnering with subject matter experts, testing methodologies, training, business system analysis, and/or other applicable systems process (end to end, point to point and specific to module)Identify and raise project dependencies, critical paths, and adjustments to succeed within workstream to PMO and workstream leaders as necessaryActs as liaison between business, system integrator, and IT resourcesFacilitates and makes decisions; Own the outcome of the meetingsLead and/or participate in testing activities, provide input into test plans, write exceptional test scripts and test cases, document outcomes and utilize testing toolsResponsible for managing, creating, and executing test cases and scenarios.
Facilitate and direct testing defect tracking and reporting as neededPartner with Business Subject Matter Experts to analyze current operational procedures, identify areas for improvement and offer possible solutionsFacilitates the gathering, analysis, prioritization, and complexity categorization of business requirementsDocument and model 'as is' and 'future state' business processes.
Analyze and optimize requirements to match guiding principles of future stateEffectively and efficiently organize and facilitate design workshopsCommunicate and translate requirements effectively between business areas and ITReviews technology capabilities and workflows to determine if program and system changes are possibleAct as a liaison between business end users, IT development teams and System Implementer.
Consultant on analysis, design, configuration, testing and maintenance to ensure optimal operational performanceResponsible for collaborating with the business to create detailed use cases, process flows, prototyping, test cases and test scenarios to implement quality solutionsPartner with Technical team and business stakeholders through Data Conversions; Understand Conversion Specs and provide feedback, map data fields into Oracle, and guide business through data conversions, mapping and validationParticipate in cutover planning and execute tasks for Procure to PaySupport:
Support Business SMEs through training, or new changesLevel 3 support for Help Desk issues resolutionSupport error resolution process for integrations and workflowsConduct outside research and analysis to ensure best practices are being followed and best solutions are being recommendedLead the Quarterly Release process for Procurement module, partnering with Subject Matter Experts to test functionality and sign off - understand quarterly enhancements and document impacts to Taylor business system processesAnalyze and troubleshoot the ERP functional issues and manage communications to business and with peersOther:
Key stakeholder in Oracle projects and Taylor-wide implementationsParticipate in Organizational Design as it relates to Procure to Pay departments in the Taylor organizationLead Procurement and other related Procure to Pay modules through design and implementation sessions, engage in all phases of the implementationsParticipates organizational change management for changes, additions, or eliminations to process and/or systemAssist project teams in defining project scope, goals, approach, and deliverables supporting the business objectivesYou Must Have:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Supply Chain/Finance, or related field3+ years of experience working as a Business Analyst or other related experience; especially experience that leverages Oracle technologywithin ProcurementExperience in a full end-to-end Oracle implementationGood understanding of Oracle Cloud ERP and EBS Procurement; specific understanding within Procurement, Supplier Portal, SQM, Sourcing, and Procurement Contracts modules within Procure to Pay workstreamUnderstands the connection with other cross track modules (receipts, inventory, Finance, order management)Analytical skills and be detail orientedStrong communication and facilitation skillsOrganization and project management skillsAbility to be a change agent and willing to challenge the status quoKnowledgeable in designing and constructing business processes and their links to technology
About Taylor CorporationOne of the largest graphics communications firms in North America, Taylor's family of companies provide a diverse set of products, services, and technologies addressing the toughest communication challenges.
For nearly 50 years, Taylor has been a premier provider of powerful and innovative products, services, and expertise for individuals, businesses, and distributors large and small.
Our 10,000+ employees spanning 26 states and seven countries work diligently to create the interactive, printing, and marketing solutions that have helped build some of the world's more recognizable brands.
Everything we do begins with identifying the unique priorities and needs of our customers and creating one-of-a-kind solutions.
We offer a comprehensive benefit package including several health plans to choose from, dental, vision, wellness programs, life and d.