Lead Business Analyst

Lead Business AnalystBCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated TMS Business Analystfor an opportunity at Eagan,MN Location!Position Title: TMS Business Analyst Location: Eagan, MNAnticipated Start Date: 12/02/2024Please note this is the target date and it is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.Expected Duration: 6+ MonthsJob Type: Full Time (>%3D40 HRS WEEKLY) - CONTRACT - RemotePay Range: $65/hr - $75/hr Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).Key responsibilities:TMS Implementation: Manage the full lifecycle of a truck Transportation Management System (TMS) implementation, including requirements gathering, configuration, testing, and deployment. Private Fleet Dispatch: Lead the transition of private fleet truck planning processes to a modern dispatch solution. Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including business stakeholders, software vendors, SAP, Snowflake, and ServiceNow teams, to deliver a seamless implementation. Documentation: Author functional specification documents and maintain clear records of requirements, configurations, and testing procedures. Configuration: Hands-on configuration of TMS solutions (e.g., McLeod, TMW, Mastery, Descartes, Blue Yonder) to meet business requirements. Testing & Delivery: Drive solution delivery through a rigorous build and testing framework, ensuring all deliverables meet high standards of quality and functionality. Vendor Management: Manage relationships and coordinate with external vendors to align project deliverables and timelines. Problem-Solving: Identify and address implementation challenges and provide recommendations for system optimization. QualificationsMust-Haves: Minimum of 1 full lifecycle implementation of a truck Transportation Management System. 5+ years of hands-on TMS administration/configuration experience (e.g., McLeod, TMW, Mastery, Descartes, Blue Yonder). Proven ability to work on enterprise-wide implementations with private fleet truck solutions. Strong vendor management experience. Resume reflects project/company longevity of 12 months or more in the past 3 years. Exceptional communication skills with the ability to convey technical concepts clearly to diverse stakeholders. Highly organized thinker and independent self-starter. Nice-to-Haves: Experience with Bulk Truck Transportation (agriculture or energy sectors). Familiarity with SAP, PI/PO, Snowflake, ServiceNow, or Single Sign-On (SSO) solutions. Benefits:BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.Keywords:[KEYWORDS FOR SEO OPTIMIZATION]About BCforward:Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.To learn more about how BCforward collects and uses personal information as part of the recruiting process, view our Privacy Notice and CCPA Addendum. As part of the recruitment process, we may ask for you to disclose and provide us with various categories of personal information, including identifiers, professional information, commercial information, education information, and other related information. BCforward will only use this information to complete the recruitment process.This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 231661 when responding to this ad.