Business Analyst : Ross Stores

Interview : Video Visa : USC, GC, GC EAD This is hybrdi from day-1 ( candidate must be is SC or NC ) Will be asked to travel to Dublin, CA once a month. Expenses paid by the client. Description : GENERAL PURPOSE: • Business Analyst is an experienced IT functional systems analyst and consultant working to improve business capabilities by facilitating the implementation of process and system improvements. • They will work in a highly collaborative setting of internal and external staff, and with key business partners in the support of existing production systems and in the execution of new system projects. • Serves as a functional expert in Supply Chain Systems and applications including Material Handling Equipment (MHE) / Warehouse Control Systems (WCS). • Works closely with the business stakeholders to identify system needs, provides guidance and influence throughout the process from concept to implementation. • Document requirements and assume responsibility for obtaining sign-off from customer and business partners on moderate to highly complex projects. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Performing business analysis activities at the strategic, operational, and organizational level; working with key users in the continual improvement of business processes • Highlight/identify gaps in existing functionality and review requirements with stakeholders on moderate to highly complex projects. • Collaborating on project efforts in the support of existing systems, processes, services and/or in the execution of new projects, including: • Capturing Business User Stories and Requirements • Providing analytical support to maximize product performance by understanding system capabilities,user needs, and user experience. • Creating detailed Functional Designs for technical counterparts • Creating and executing test plans, including capturing and working through solutions to defects • Develop user documentation for newly created processes and system enhancements • Project timelines are communicated to the Project Managers and are completed on time • Uses logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED: MUST HAVE KNOWLEDGE OF SUPPLY CHAIN SYSTEMS Vizio - experience required Jira- need to be familiar Confluence - need to be familiar • Graduate degree in information systems, computer science, or a related technical discipline or equivalent work experience • 7 years of experience supporting IT systems, processes or capabilities. General understanding of IT processes and dynamics within a complex, highly integrated environment • A solid understanding of industry best practices in retail or IT; specific demonstrated experience mapping business processes and comparing those processes to industry best practices • Strong analytical, problem solving, and root cause analysis skills • Understanding of application development and software development lifecycle concepts • Good written and verbal communication skills are crucial for working with all stakeholders (i.e. Use Case and User Story Development) • Preferred experience with Agile and Waterfall approaches