BUSINESS SYSTEMS ANALYST II
ROLE OVERVIEW
The Business Systems Analyst II has the overall responsibility for tactical execution of the company’s software, systems integration, and business intelligence. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys building and improving processes. This position reports to the Chief Financial Officer, but will work directly with Plant Managers, Departmental Leaders, and the Director of Information Technology to deliver on the Company’s systems related initiatives. This position upholds the Kwik Lok Corporation philosophies through dedication to continuing improvement of quality, food safety, integrity, and hard work.
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Kwik Lok has been producing a product that most of us have depended on our entire lives – the clip that closes your produce and loaves of bread to keep it fresh! Kwik Lok is an innovation and engineering organization focused on sustainability. We are in the business of “hacking the package” – innovating clever advantages in packaging to get food to the table faster, fresher, and safer while reducing waste. Kwik Lok is a 3rd generation, family-owned company headquartered in Yakima, WA with 8 offices and 6 plants worldwide. We are a mid-size company delivering our products to almost 100 countries.
We know that people are looking for jobs that are a better fit in their lives right now. Here are a few pieces of information that might help you decide whether Kwik Lok is a good fit for you:
- Inclusive culture: Kwik Lok is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion to increase the success of our employees and customers. We want every person to feel part of the team! Our team members come from a variety of backgrounds, and we see value in learning from each other’s different perspectives.
- Innovation: Our goal is to create an environment where employees can be curious and express ideas to identify new and better solutions. We want every employee to be engaged in improving our workplace and work processes. Innovation isn’t just for engineers!
- Meaningful work: We know that every job has things you’ll love doing and things you’ll love less. Our goal is to engage our employees in our vision for the company and provide them with meaningful work where they can learn, grow, and be part of solutions that improve the lives of our customers and their communities while protecting the health of our planet. No matter what your job entails, we want you to know that what you do makes a difference.
- Impacting the community and environment: Kwik Lok takes corporate social responsibility seriously, and we appreciate that our position in the industry gives us the ability to help do good in so many areas. We are committed to providing educational and economic opportunity, improving well-being, fostering innovation, and protecting the planet. You can read our most recent Sustainability Report on our website.
- Work-life balance: At Kwik Lok, we know that in order for you to be your best at work, you need time to recharge as well. Whenever possible, we offer flexibility in start/stop times and even opportunities for remote work. We want you to be energized at work, and when the day is done we want you to go home and enjoy your personal life!
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND RESULTS
- Review, analyze, and evaluate user needs to create systems solutions that support overall business strategies.
- Collaborate with NetSuite ERP implementation team members
- Manage all internal and corporate systems, including employee technology, infrastructure, applications, and Business Intelligence initiatives.
- Document system requirements, define scope and objectives, and create system specifications that drive system development and implementation.
- Meet and exceed expectations for quality of service and associated business outcomes.
- Cultivate a workplace culture that emphasizes deep business alignment, accountability for outcomes, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or related field
- At least 12 years of experience developing, engineering, and architecting software solutions
- Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite preferred)
- Strong technical background in software engineering, web service APIs, and systems deployment
- Experience with full stack development
- Proficient with SQL, BI tools, report creation
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug and background screening
- Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
KEY SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
- Strong communication skills
- Accustomed to working in an open, team-oriented, highly interactive, and communicative culture
- Strong problem-solving skills and the desire to improve processes and actively drive opportunities to resolution
- Proven project coordination and change management skills with a consistent track record of leading numerous (and simultaneous) projects to successful completion
- Demonstrable ability to build effective partnerships with business owners and technical partners
- Solid knowledge of, and keeps up with emerging technologies, and the ability to apply these in the service of the company’s key business goals
ALL THE DETAILS…
- Pay commensurate with experience : $82,419 – 104,902 per year
- Schedule : Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm
- Insurance Benefits : Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Life and Disability Insurance plans
- Retirement Benefits : 401(k) Plan with company match (90 day waiting period – restrictions apply)
- Paid Time Off : (90 day waiting period, prorated for first year)
- Vacation: 120 hours a year, with increases based on years of service
- Holidays: 70 hours a year (8.5 days): 1 Floating Holiday, New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and the Friday following, half day on Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day
- Sick Leave: 40 hours a year, accrued at 1 hour per 40 hours worked for hourly employees, salary employees prorated for first year
- Other Compensation : Employees may be eligible for annual performance bonuses
- Location : Yakima, Washington. Remote or hybrid work arrangements considered for the right candidate, dependent on qualifications
- Telework expectations: Must be available and responsive during scheduled work hours and possess a physical workspace that facilitates telework (internet access, ability to focus on work during work hours if others are present in the home, successfully complete telework environment safety assessments on a regular basis). Employees must use video during virtual meetings to support non-verbal communication continuity. Kwik Lok will supply the employee with all necessary technology to perform work.
- Work environment : Office environment in a manufacturing facility. Occasionally bends, squats, reaches, kneels, and may lift up to 15 lbs. on occasion. Constantly seeing, hearing, talking.
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Kwik Lok is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply. We value a diverse workforce and provides equal opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, or status as a veteran. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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