Johnstone Supply
Application Support Analyst
Johnstone Supply, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204
Johnstone Supply, North Americas leading wholesale distributor of HVACR equipment, parts, and supplies has a great opportunity for a
Application Support Analyst
to join our team. Over the last seven decades Johnstone has grown into the industry leader with over 450 distributor branches and 6 distribution centers throughout North America resulting in over $4 billion in annual sales. We work with some of the largest companies in the world, including Daikin/Goodman, Honeywell, Emerson, Johnson Controls, Google and Fujitsu, to provide contractors with world class products, technical expertise and quality service.
As a member of the IT Team, the
Application Support Analyst
is responsible for managing the resolution of system issues related to Supply Chain software applications. This role will also be responsible for the configuration, documentation, maintenance and improvement of applications.
This position has
responsibilities in 5 key areas, including:
Technical Troubleshooting, Application Maintenance and Upgrades, Software Vendor/Partner Coordination, Analysis, and User Administration and Support.
While this is a hybrid position, it must be based in Portland, Oregon or Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas.
Position responsibilities:
Identify and resolve software application technical issues.Perform detailed data analysis across different solution modules as needed which may require data review in numerous system log files.Engage and work closely with software partners and manage services for Tier 3 support when issues cannot be resolved locally.Analyze and recommend new or revised software and procedures, including justifications for proposed changes.Align with department Software Development Life Cycle practices to analyze and to enhance applications. This includes formally gathering business requirements, writing specifications and/or user stories, and validating them with business, technical, and third-party solution partners.Work with end users to understand issues and needs.Determine information needs in coordination with personnel of user departments by drawing detailed flowcharts and block diagrams or applying other related methods.Assist in the evaluation of proposed changes to information processing, systems, and operations. Analyze program specifications for completeness and conformance to established standards.Collaborate with stakeholders and software partners on preparation and launch of new releases.Develop and maintain metrics on system performance trends that are shared with key stakeholdersAssist with testing and system validation for system changesManage, document, and perform assignments using the IT Department ticketing system.Perform after hours support as scheduled.Position requirements:
Bachelor's Degree (B.S.) from a four-year college or university; at least
5 years
of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Knowledge of SQL, Java, and troubleshooting techniques and tools.Ability to use software tools for data profiling, data cleansing, data analysis, and data modeling.Ability to use the Internet, e-mail, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio.Ability to be self-motivated and self-directed with all job responsibilities.Ability to communicate technical issues to non-technical users.Ability to diagnose and solve problems. Uses logic to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; probes all different sources for answers; can see hidden problems; is excellent at analysis; looks beyond the obvious and doesn't stop at the face value answers.Ability to initiate, challenge, and recommend for an ideal or position; pursues everything with initiative, energy, drive, and a need to bring efforts to closure.Ability to learn quickly and become a subject matter expert in Johnstone supply chain applications (WMS, automation middleware), tools, processes, and business needsJohnstone Supply is strongly interested in hiring a great candidate that exhibits work behaviors & values that are conducive to building and maintaining a strong and effective company culture. These behaviors include:
Safety:
Always prioritizes safety, both at work and at home, while ensuring those who work for you work safely.Customer Focused:
Take the perspective of those we serve, anticipate their needs, and responding quickly.One Team:
We win together by collaborating with each other, focusing on the common goal, and leveraging the strengths of the team.Own It:
Take the initiative, act with a sense of urgency and pride, do things right the first time, and always act with integrity.Innovate:
Embrace and create change that drives continuous improvement and customer-valued solutions.
Johnstone offers a competitive wage and benefits that include medical, dental, vision, life, LTD, 401(k) with company match, and PTO after 90 days. Our commitment to continuous improvement & investment in our people is only matched by our commitment to superior customer experience. If you are ready to take the next step in your career, apply now.
Visit our website https://www.johnstonesupply.com/our-history for more information about our growing company.
EOE & E-Verify Participating Employer.
Application Support Analyst
to join our team. Over the last seven decades Johnstone has grown into the industry leader with over 450 distributor branches and 6 distribution centers throughout North America resulting in over $4 billion in annual sales. We work with some of the largest companies in the world, including Daikin/Goodman, Honeywell, Emerson, Johnson Controls, Google and Fujitsu, to provide contractors with world class products, technical expertise and quality service.
As a member of the IT Team, the
Application Support Analyst
is responsible for managing the resolution of system issues related to Supply Chain software applications. This role will also be responsible for the configuration, documentation, maintenance and improvement of applications.
This position has
responsibilities in 5 key areas, including:
Technical Troubleshooting, Application Maintenance and Upgrades, Software Vendor/Partner Coordination, Analysis, and User Administration and Support.
While this is a hybrid position, it must be based in Portland, Oregon or Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas.
Position responsibilities:
Identify and resolve software application technical issues.Perform detailed data analysis across different solution modules as needed which may require data review in numerous system log files.Engage and work closely with software partners and manage services for Tier 3 support when issues cannot be resolved locally.Analyze and recommend new or revised software and procedures, including justifications for proposed changes.Align with department Software Development Life Cycle practices to analyze and to enhance applications. This includes formally gathering business requirements, writing specifications and/or user stories, and validating them with business, technical, and third-party solution partners.Work with end users to understand issues and needs.Determine information needs in coordination with personnel of user departments by drawing detailed flowcharts and block diagrams or applying other related methods.Assist in the evaluation of proposed changes to information processing, systems, and operations. Analyze program specifications for completeness and conformance to established standards.Collaborate with stakeholders and software partners on preparation and launch of new releases.Develop and maintain metrics on system performance trends that are shared with key stakeholdersAssist with testing and system validation for system changesManage, document, and perform assignments using the IT Department ticketing system.Perform after hours support as scheduled.Position requirements:
Bachelor's Degree (B.S.) from a four-year college or university; at least
5 years
of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Knowledge of SQL, Java, and troubleshooting techniques and tools.Ability to use software tools for data profiling, data cleansing, data analysis, and data modeling.Ability to use the Internet, e-mail, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio.Ability to be self-motivated and self-directed with all job responsibilities.Ability to communicate technical issues to non-technical users.Ability to diagnose and solve problems. Uses logic to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; probes all different sources for answers; can see hidden problems; is excellent at analysis; looks beyond the obvious and doesn't stop at the face value answers.Ability to initiate, challenge, and recommend for an ideal or position; pursues everything with initiative, energy, drive, and a need to bring efforts to closure.Ability to learn quickly and become a subject matter expert in Johnstone supply chain applications (WMS, automation middleware), tools, processes, and business needsJohnstone Supply is strongly interested in hiring a great candidate that exhibits work behaviors & values that are conducive to building and maintaining a strong and effective company culture. These behaviors include:
Safety:
Always prioritizes safety, both at work and at home, while ensuring those who work for you work safely.Customer Focused:
Take the perspective of those we serve, anticipate their needs, and responding quickly.One Team:
We win together by collaborating with each other, focusing on the common goal, and leveraging the strengths of the team.Own It:
Take the initiative, act with a sense of urgency and pride, do things right the first time, and always act with integrity.Innovate:
Embrace and create change that drives continuous improvement and customer-valued solutions.
Johnstone offers a competitive wage and benefits that include medical, dental, vision, life, LTD, 401(k) with company match, and PTO after 90 days. Our commitment to continuous improvement & investment in our people is only matched by our commitment to superior customer experience. If you are ready to take the next step in your career, apply now.
Visit our website https://www.johnstonesupply.com/our-history for more information about our growing company.
EOE & E-Verify Participating Employer.