URBN Business Systems Analyst

URBN is hiring a Business Systems Analyst who will be the key liaison between the Information Technology Department and all Distribution Center functions for the Anthropologie, Urban Outfitters, and Free People brands. The individual in this role will be responsible for delivering end-to-end business solutions within supply chain systems. 

• Communicate and coordinate project activities with distribution center end users, IT project managers and fellow IT business analysts.
• Provide the first level of triage of complex issues, analyze options, explain the impact and partner with internal teams to work towards the best solution to the problem
• Assess projects and identify essential tasks; reprioritize tasks dynamically during the project; perform risk assessments; identify and evaluate alternatives
• Anticipate and identify issues that may prevent deliverables and develop and implement corrective actions.
• Negotiate and persuade other groups with diverse perspectives to gain cooperation and achieve business objectives
• Help to manage and develop execution of QA test plans for enhancements and large projects
• Ensure all applications are developed to comply with architectural standards and established methodologies and techniques.
• Have an awareness of supply chain & logistics operations and related technology industry trends

• B.S. in Information Systems, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or equivalent
• 3+ years of supply chain and/or warehouse systems experience
• Experience using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and/or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems
• Ability to read, write & understand SQL
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written and spoken English
• Strong attention to detail with emphasis on both quality and speed
• Ability to solve problems, work under pressure and deliver to deadlines
• Ability to work independently, prioritize work effectively and handle multiple competing demands

Preferred Skills:

• Working knowledge/previous use of business systems in addition to those above (OMS, POS, etc.)
• Knowledge of Manhattan’s WMS for iSeries
• Previous experience in a retail/wholesale organization
• Light programming

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