Business Systems Analyst III

Douglas Dynamics • Full-time • Madison Heights, Michigan, United States • $105.00k - $143.02k / year • 2m ago

WHO WE ARE:

Douglas Dynamics is North America’s premier manufacturer and upfitter of work truck attachments and equipment. Our belief is that our employees and culture are just as important to the company as serving our customers. We place a high value on building a team and working environment where individuals can succeed professionally and personally. As a team member at Douglas Dynamics, you can expect to make a difference through your work, to have a direct impact on the achievement of a very meaningful mission to serve our customers, to advance your career, and to have room for fun and fulfillment in your daily life.

We would love to have you join our team, where we offer top notch benefits, multiple avenues for advancement and a great working environment.

HOW WE DO IT:

Grow, Improve, and Engage is our focus as an organization to ensure we succeed by executing the right things. These are our Core Values and are How We Win in the marketplace. The Winning Behaviors are what each Douglas Dynamics employee does to support the success of our company. They are the expectations of all of us to help ensure we focus on winning as an organization the right way! Our Winning Behaviors are:

Be Customer & Results Driven
Anticipate the Possibilities
Collaborate & Care
Communicate Responsibly
Develop Self & Others
Get Better Every Day

We are seeking a Business Systems Analyst.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE:

Douglas Dynamics, a forward-thinking and innovative company committed to delivering exceptional IT solutions, is seeking an experienced Business/Systems Analyst. The ideal candidate will bring strong problem-solving and data analysis skills within a business environment, a passion for professional growth, and a genuine enthusiasm for learning from and collaborating with others.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU:

Fulfilling Career: Opportunity to contribute to an industry leader

Supportive Culture: Work in a supportive and inclusive environment that values diversity and teamwork.

Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.

Innovative Environment: Be part of a forward-thinking company that values creativity and innovation.

Competitive Salary: Commensurate with experience

Comprehensive Benefits: Including generous 401k matching and profit sharing for all full-time employees

HOW YOU'LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE:

Strategic Problem-Solving: Lead complex problem-solving initiatives, architect technical solutions, and drive strategic alignment between technology implementations and organizational objectives.

Communication: Lead high-level discussions with team members, stakeholders, and vendors to ensure clear understanding and alignment on projects and goals.

Enterprise Solution Development and Delivery: Design and oversee technical solution development and delivery of enterprise-scale solutions by gathering and analyzing requirements, facilitating communication between stakeholders, and ensuring the final solution meets business objectives.

Advanced Analytics Strategy: Architect analytics solutions and translate complex business requirements into scalable data platforms that drive organizational insights.

Integration Architecture: Implement enterprise integration strategies, evaluate integration platforms, and establish standards for system interoperability across the organization.

User Experience Strategy: Champion user-centered design principles, and drive initiatives to optimize end-to-end user experiences across enterprise systems.

Supporting Digital Transformation: Contribute to modernization efforts by developing strategies to enhance manufacturing capabilities through innovative technical solutions.

WHAT THIS ROLE NEEDS:

Advanced Problem-Solving, Troubleshooting and Debugging Abilities: Proven expertise in solving complex technical challenges and architecting enterprise solutions, with deep analytical capabilities and systematic approach to problem resolution.

Business Acumen: Demonstrated ability to shape organizational strategy, optimize enterprise processes, and identify transformational opportunities.

Technical Leadership and Expertise: Proven expertise of data platforms that support business applications, including proficiency in Structured Query Languages, databases, reporting platforms, and BI/Analytics tools.
- Proficient understanding of data architecture, warehouse design, and enterprise database systems; Epicor Kinetic BAQs, Power Query, and Epicor Grow preferred.
- Proficiency of the TSQL querying language, complex query optimization, and database performance tuning; MS SQL Server preferred.
- Understanding of enterprise integration patterns, API design, and modern integration platforms; Workato or Epicor Automation Studio, and Azure Data Factory preferred.
- Understanding of ERP systems architecture and implementation strategies; Epicor Kinetic and Aptean Workwise Edition preferred.
- Advanced capabilities in BI architecture, data modeling, and analytics solution design; Epicor Grow and MS Power BI preferred.
- Advanced understanding of low-code platform capabilities and enterprise automation strategies; Workato or Epicor Automation Studio, and MS Power Platform preferred.
- Strong background of DevOps practices and version control; Azure DevOps and Git preferred.

Communication Skills: Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information to diverse stakeholders.

Accountability and Self-ownership: Experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously, with a track record of successful project delivery.

Soft Skills:

Collaboration: Proven ability to work collaboratively across departments while forging positive relationships with colleagues, stakeholders, and vendors.

Continuous Learner: Proven track record of identifying emerging technologies and methodologies, driving adoption of best practices, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Time Management: Exceptional ability to manage complex project portfolios, allocate resources strategically, and balance competing organizational priorities.