Systems Analyst

Schwan's Company, a U.S. affiliate of the global lifestyle brand CJ CheilJedang Corporation, is a leader in manufacturing and marketing quality foods enjoyed nationwide. We have beloved brands like Red Baron , Tony's , Big Daddy's , Villa Prima and Freschetta pizzas; bibigo , Pagoda Asian-style snacks and we can't forget Mrs. Smith's and Edwards pies. We bring families and communities together through great food. Join our team and see the opportunities are real, and the sky is the limit; this isn't just a job, it's a seat at the table. We're on the lookout for a manufacturing focused Systems Analyst with emphasis on SAP and UKG. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to work closely with our manufacturing sites to understand business needs, identify technology and process improvements, and drive strategic initiatives. If you're passionate about building strong relationships, leading impactful projects, and using technology to enhance business performance, we want to hear from you. Responsibilities: + Act as a liaison between business units and IT, identifying opportunities for process improvements and offering consultative support. + Research industry trends, competitors, and emerging technologies to support innovation and manage RFI/RFP processes. + Collaborate with business leaders to define solution requirements aligned with strategic goals and desired business outcomes. + Develop business process models and gather user requirements with quality documentation and logical design. + Partner with IT and business teams to recommend and implement innovative technology solutions. + Facilitate user acceptance testing and provide ongoing support to maintain system quality. + Contribute to project planning, issue resolution, status communication, and change management efforts. + Participate in or lead business process improvement initiatives using Lean and continuous improvement principles. + Perform basic configuration or development tasks, including deployment and maintenance in production environments. + Provide 24/7 troubleshooting and support to ensure systems meet user needs, maintaining strong customer service standards. + Some travel to our manufacturing sites to assess SAP and UKG usage to collect insights and broader needs Basic Qualifications: + Minimum 3+ years of experience in an IT liaison role working with key stakeholders in the business where you are involved with process design, requirements gathering, configuration and testing + SAS based or other large ERP system experience Preferred Qualifications: + Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of experience in an IT liaison role working with key stakeholders in manufacturing plants involving UKG process design, requirements gathering, configuration and testing Compensation and Benefits: The base salary range for this position is $73,500 - $122,500 annually with eligibility for a 5% annual incentive bonus, which is based on organizational performance. The salary range represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to education, skills, work experience, certifications, geography etc. As such, starting pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range. Beyond base salary, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a strong foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support programs. The employing subsidiaries of Schwan's Company are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, vet status, national origin, or other protected class.