Senior Business Systems Analyst - PDM & PLM - Walmart Advanced Systems and Robotics
Andover, MA
About the Job
At Walmart Advanced Systems & Robotics, we're building the infrastructure that will power the next generation of retail experiences. We're the team behind Alphabot®, a new technology that's changing the way America shops. Our automated pickup and delivery systems use a combination of robotics and software to efficiently handle large volumes of online orders, streamlining operations for managers and enhancing the customer experience. We're passionate about robotics, retail, and creating solutions that impact millions of customers daily.
We're seeking a Senior Business Systems Analyst to support our hardware engineering processes and systems, including PDM, PLM, and project management. This role will evolve the existing business systems and reporting to support the engineering team that develops our Alphabot platform.
This BSA will bring knowledge of the business processes and data systems involved in the design, development, and release to manufacturing for new product introductions and sustaining engineering. This position will work cross-functionally with engineering, supply chain, finance, and other functions to ensure secure storage of engineering drawings and specifications and accurate product data for manufacturing.
The BSA performs a variety of complicated tasks where a wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. The BSA translates business needs into technical solutions, incorporating best practices to ensure reliable, secure, and scalable solutions.
Please note: visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
What you'll work on:
- Gather business and system requirements via interviews and analysis of current systems, reports and data
- Interface with non-technical business users to understand complex business process needs, and translate into functional and technical application, data, and reporting requirements documents
- Provide expert functional guidance including configuration review and setup, functional troubleshooting, setup changes, and data analysis
- Create key project artifacts including functional specifications, configuration documents, user acceptance plan, and promotion instructions
- Assist with defining data models that properly integrate reporting data from the appropriate enterprise systems
- Collaborate with technical resources to ensure solutions meet business needs and verify expected operation
- Promote system changes following change control practices and assist with evolving departmental processes
- Facilitate adoption of systems and changes by providing user documentation and training
- Guide users on effective use of systems, tools, and data
What we're looking for:
- 5+ years of professional business analysis experience
- Strength in supporting PDM and PLM systems, with strong knowledge of related systems including ERP (order management, inventory, manufacturing) and Project management
- Experience with cloud based applications
- Experience with business intelligence platforms such as Power BI or Tableau; experience defining data models a plus
- Ability to use SQL or DAX queries to produce analytical data
- Ability to clearly document requirements, technical specifications, and test cases
- Expertise with PDM, PLM and ERP systems such as Windchill, Dynamics 365, Salesforce
- Experience with Project Web App and SharePoint a plus
- Excellent functional, analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills with the ability to establish effective working relationships and contribute to a team environment
- S. Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related area
We offer great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet:
- Competitive pay and performance-based bonus awards
- Competitive 401(k) matching program, stock purchase plans, and equity opportunities
- Comprehensive health, vision, and insurance plans with options for dependent coverage
- Unlimited PTO for salaried employees, covering vacation, holidays, and personal days
- Up to 12 weeks of fully paid maternity/paternity leave
- Special Walmart discounts for in-store and online purchases
- Complimentary daily lunches, beverages, and snacks
- Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more
Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing diversity – unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions – while being inclusive of all people.