JD Edwards Supply Chain Functional Anlayst

Description

Job Summary

Provides information systems planning and support of UTA’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, JD Edwards, for the Supply Chain department.  Performs project management activities associated with design and implementation of the ERP system and associated technologies.  Serves as JDE inventory system and inventory policy expert for inventory management system.  Develops and maintains Item Master Control database for inventory parts.  Partners with I.T. to support development, implementation, maintenance, and integrity of data and processes within the ERP and other systems.  Manages the ERP system in support of department objectives and other information needs such as maintaining systems software and data flows, recommending and auditing application security, authorizing access and access flows, and writing standard/custom reports.  Assists I.T. in data quality reviews and provides recommendations as needed.  Maintains confidential information in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations.  May assist I.T. in designing/testing interfaces between systems as needed.  Seeks continuous improvement and develops strategies to maximize efficiencies and minimize cost of related processes across all of UTA through technology applications and initiatives.  Provides training to users on understanding functions and use of the ERP system and related applications.

Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION/TRAINING

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Business or related field.
• Emphasis on Supply Chain, Supply Chain Information Systems, or Inventory Systems Management or equivalent is preferred.
• Experience with current technologies in the area of Supply Chain, data management or ERP systems administration preferred.

• Five years in ERP application support, Inventory System Management, technical operations, technical product support and/or operations.
• Experience with JD Edwards preferred.
• Experience in supply chain information systems and system administration is essential; specific ERP experience preferred.
• Experience conducting workflow analysis, designing business systems, evaluating system changes and vendor management/package selection.
• Experience in project management.
• Strong communication skills as well as demonstrated analytical, problem solving, and technical skills.
• Familiar with MS Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint at the intermediate or higher level.
• Familiar with current report writing tools and business intelligence software and methodologies.
  
   - OR -

  An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
  [UTA reserves the right to determine the equivalencies of education and experience.]

UTA’s benefits package for full-time administrative employees includes:

• Health, dental, vision, life/AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance (eligible after 30 days of employment), with Flexible Spending and Dependent Care accounts. Choice between Traditional Co-Pay or High Deductible Health Plans for medical coverage. HSA with company match available to employees enrolled in the HDHP. Benefit plans include coverage for domestic partners (eligibility affidavit required for coverage).
• Onsite Health and Wellness Clinics for medical care at no cost to employees, spouses, domestic partners, and dependent
• 22 days of accrued paid time off (13 vacation days and 9 sick days), which increases with tenure at
• 10 paid holidays and two paid (2) floating holidays per
• Retirement options - Pension Plan with 5-year vesting schedule and 457 Contribution Plan, available for immediate contributions and company
• Generous tuition reimbursement for higher education, available for any higher education degree (bachelor, master, or PHD). Course of study must be approved prior to enrollment.
• Training, development, and career advancement
• Paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and child placement (after 12 months of employment).
• Free transit passes for employees, their spouses, and their dependent
• Employee assistance program – includes counseling, legal services, financial planning,
• UTA Well – a comprehensive wellness program designed to support employees and dependents in their health and wellness
• Free on-site fitness facilities and discounted membership to VASA

Close Date: Until filled