Asmodee North America Inc | IT ERP Business Analyst | Lino Lakes, MN | United States | BigDataKB.com | 2023/01/18

The Company

Asmodee North America (ANA) locally headquartered in Roseville, Minnesota is part of the Asmodee Group, a global corporation headquartered in France and a worldwide leader in the creation, manufacturing and distribution of games. Our games tell immersive stories that inspire people to push the boundaries of their imagination and include top tier titles, such as CATAN, Arkham Horror, and Spot It, among many others. Our global success has come from our publishing studios and distribution networks where we transform high-potential stories into iconic consumer products. ANA believes in the power of ideas, leads with equality and universality, and strives to empower employees in our overaching effort to consistently create great games and tell amazing stories.

Summary

The IT ERP Business Analyst will drive continuous improvement projects and future phasing of ERP-related functionality, as well as provide next level of support after key users. This role has a deep focus on forecasting, demand planning, purchasing, and supply chain, and will also work on cross-functional efforts. They will partner with our business users to understand problems/opportunities and requirements; improve system solutions and related business processes; assist with data, testing, and training; and provide support where needed, liaising with vendor partners as needed. Our work environment is based on collaboration, a strong can-do attitude, and achieving results.

Essential Functions

• Work with Forecasting & Purchasing and Supply Chain teams to drive and execute initiatives from recent system go-live, collaborating with vendor partners and other departments where needed.

• After key users, next point of escalation for assistance related to overall ERP functionality and collaboration with vendor partners as needed.

• Identify, lead, and drive optimization/continuous improvement activities to derive value, collaborating with subject matter experts and leadership across the business. Focus on creating and improving our system, business process, data, and reporting capabilities.

• Lead ongoing enhancement and upgrade activities; system integration from potential M&A activity; and growth projects. Ensure functionality is appropriately tested and trained.

• Drive development and implementation of system-enabled business processes, including reporting.

• Assist with developing and executing test scripts with business users to verify functionality, controls, and security as improvements and upgrades are deployed.

• Assist in the development of user documentation and training.

• Assist with data quality activities.

• Ensure organizational readiness and commitment to ongoing optimization, value realization activities, and enhancements.

• Other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience

• College degree in Business, MIS, or related field

• Minimum 5 years of business experience and/or IT, with past ERP experience

• Previous experience with forecasting/demand planning platforms

• Previous experience with ERP in a distribution environment strongly desired

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products expected (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

Minimum Qualifications

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a strong understanding of how technology, processes, and data can enable problems and opportunities

• Capable of breaking down complex issues and identifying key drivers; can identify cross-functional upstream and downstream impacts

• Demonstrated experience with project work and change management in demanding and dynamic environments, with tight deadlines

• Proven ability to manage small projects

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to adhere to deadlines with reliability and accuracy

• Proven ability to collaborate, lead, facilitate, and communicate with individuals across a broad range of education, experience, and functional spectrums

• Strong ability and appetite to learn and apply new concepts

• Ability to handle quick decision-making and influence others

• Knowledge of reporting and analytics tools desired (Power BI, JetReports); proficiency with Microsoft Office products expected (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Asmodee is an equal opportunity employer. We strive for and celebrate a diverse team in our effort to carry out our company values of honesty, integrity and fairness.