What We Do At Inland Join our dynamic team at Inland Packaging, a leading local label and packaging manufacturer. We are currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Applications Developer and Systems Analyst to be part of our growing family. As a global supplier, Inland proudly produces 30 billion labels annually for renowned brands such as Kraft Heinz, New Glarus Brewing, Purina, AriZona, Coors Light, and many more.
At Inland, we are a family-owned business committed to innovation and excellence. We invest in state-of-the-art technology and offer comprehensive on-the-job training, ensuring endless opportunities for career advancement.
Job Summary: The Application Developer and Systems Analyst is responsible for working with internal managers and the IT Development team to create, test and maintain new and existing web, internal applications, and reports. Utilizing a variety of programming languages and tools, this position will interact with end users to develop solutions and/or programs to address internal roadblocks. The Application Developer and Systems Analyst will maintain and optimize databases, test and deploy software and bug-fixes using established procedures and will participate in software design and planning sessions.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.
- Develops and modifies web and computer applications using Microsoft Visual Studio, C , ASP.NET, VB.NET, JavaScript, JQuery and other tools to meet business needs.
- Assists in the design and performs development and support of critical business reports.
- Interacts with end users (individuals and groups) to understand their processes and requirements.
- Develops functional and non-functional specifications including the standard BSA artifacts like uses-cases, scenarios, screen specifications, screen mockups, and interface/reports that address end user specifications/demands.
- Documents systems and applications according to common business standards.
- Performs troubleshooting (identifying, researching and resolving) application problems as well as answering application questions and assisting users.
- Performs quality review checks on project deliverables.
- Assists in the establishment and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures.
- Assists in department problem solving.
- Assists in establishing project tasks, schedules, and budgets.
- Assists in the facilitation of project meetings.
- Stays current within the technology, printing and distribution industries.
- Contributes to ongoing improvement of company's business and quality processes
Core Competencies: - Cultivating Networks and Partnerships
- Initiating and maintaining strategic relationships with stakeholders and potential partners inside and outside the organization (e.g., customers, peers, cross-functional partners, external vendors, alliance partners) who are willing and able to provide the information, ideas, expertise, and/or influence needed to advance understanding of business issues and achieve business goals.
- Continuous Learning
- Actively identifying new areas for learning; regularly creating and taking advantage of learning opportunities; using newly gained knowledge and skill on the job and learning through their application.
- Leveraging Feedback
- Taking full advantage of opportunities to receive and explore feedback about own performance (from assessments, managers, coworkers, internal/external partners, or customers); responding favorably to feedback and using it constructively to take action to improve knowledge, skills, behavior, and impact on others.
- Results Oriented
- Setting high goals for personal accomplishment that align with organizational projects and expected outcomes; tenaciously working to meet
Essential skills and experience: - Degree in Computer Science or a similar study with 1 or more years work experience with relational databases.
- Experience with Source Control Systems like Azure DevOps.
- Current language requirements include C , VB.net, HTML, CSS, ASP.Net, SQL Reporting Services, JQuery, JavaScript, and VBScript.
- Current experience with Microsoft SQL Server, including experience creating tables, queries, views, functions, stored procedures, DTS packages, and jobs is required.
- Experience or knowledge of content management systems and data warehouse/business intelligence software preferred.
- Ability to develop productive relationships and communicate effectively with management, peers, plant personnel, suppliers and customers
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Nonessential skills and experience: - Advanced degree in business, information systems, or a related field
- Experience with Business Intelligence Tools
Work Environment: - Operates in a demanding, fast-paced, people-oriented manufacturing environment with frequent changes and interruptions, and multiple project assignments
- Works with a variety of people including vendors, customers, employees, team members, and managers
Required Work Schedule: - Typically works standard business hours
- Must be flexible for occasional meetings and responsibilities outside of standard business hours including weekends
- Occasional travel and overnight trips are required
Physical Requirements: - Generally sedentary
- 20/40 corrected vision
- No unusual physical requirements are necessary