Business Analyst II

Essential Job Functions

• Works with Client Solutions Manager and developers to provide expert analysis of EDI projects, including requirements gathering with customers, documentation of detailed project plans, and providing testing support.


• Leverages extensive knowledge of EDI standards (ANSI X12, EDIFACT) and XML to propose project plans for implementation by the development team.


• Performs quality assurance test on all new application build upgrades before they are placed into production environment. Coordinates these efforts with customers.


• Takes input from Management and appropriately and accurately applies comments/feedback. 


• Develops internal and external meeting objectives and agendas, while understanding the necessity of project standards and applies them consistently. 


• Prioritizes multiple tasks effectively, prepares reports, flow diagrams and charts, while ensuring the process works at the optimum level, to the right rate and quality of output, in order to meet supply needs.


• Review and work requirements at all levels to perform gap, scope creep, fulfillment, and realization analysis.

Other Skills & Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of EDI standards (ANSI X12, EDIFACT). XML working knowledge recommended. 


• Ability to translate business and technical conversations into field by field data mappings which developers will use to implement specific integrations. 


• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills. Able to work well as part of a team, take ownership of projects, and work independently to solve problems and complete projects on time.


• Strong problem-solving and analytical ability.


• Ability to show good judgment at all times.


• Ability to execute assigned tasks against a project plan with target dates.

Physical Requirements

• Stand or sit for long periods of time


• Reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch and frequently required to climb or balance


• Regularly lift and/or move 50 pounds with hand truck/pallet jack and occasionally lift and/or move 50 pounds by hand


• Job may require extended sitting or standing, use of standard office equipment.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a related analytical field or 5-years logistics industry experience 


• Minimum 5-years of Business Analysis experience


• Logistics experience preferred (freight forwarding, warehousing, customs brokerage). Integration experience with the retail, government, high tech and/or energy vertical markets, a plus.


• Programming Languages -- specifically SQL -- a plus

Certification & Licenses

• Professional certification may be required in some areas.

WHY SHOULD YOU WORK FOR CRANE?

At Crane, we believe in providing our employees with excellent benefits at a Great Place to Work.

We offer:

• Quarterly Incentive Plan


• 136 hours of Paid Time Off which equals 17 days for the year, that can be used for Sick Time or for Personal Use


• Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision benefits


• Tuition Reimbursement for education related to your job


• Employee Referral Bonuses


• Employee Recognition and Rewards Program


• Paid Volunteer Time to support a cause that is close to your heart and contributes to our communities


• Employee Discounts


• Wellness Incentives that can go up to $100 per year for completing challenges, in addition to a discount on contribution rates

Come join the leader in logistics and take your career in the right direction.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

This position requires the final candidate to successfully pass an E-Verify Check.

More Information: http://www.dhs.gov/e-verify 

Company benefits are contingent upon meeting eligibility requirements and plan conditions.