Job Description
Job Summary
We are seeking an IT applications analyst that will work across an array of processes and systems in the Avient Supply Chain. You will join a global organization operating in over 40 countries and be responsible for implementing and enhancing world class supply chain strategies within SAP, and other tools we use for Sourcing, Forecasting, Scheduling, and Sales & Operation Planning. Your business analyst skills will be key in partnering with our business and shared services to evaluate opportunities to improve and streamline our processes Plan-to-Produce area
You will collaborate with the Supply Chain Center of Excellence on key initiatives including :
- - Optimize the setup in SAP for manufacturing sites and warehouses to ensure efficiency.
- - Understand the key fields in master data necessary for MRP to run efficiently.
- - Assist the business through process improvements and automation.
Essential Functions
- Transforming technology into value across objectives in Avient IT's four strategic areas:
- o Investing in our people
- o Delivering value-added solutions
- o Delivering secure, reliable, cost-effective solutions
- o Developing long-term strategies.
- Providing both end-user support as well as building and deploying enhancements to the existing set of solutions within our Global Template (programing skills not required but helpful).
- Researching and developing options or alternatives to meet business requirements while leveraging standard functionality when possible, and custom solutions when necessary.
- Makes configuration and coding changes within the SAP MM, and PP modules and other ancillary applications Avient uses for Sourcing, Forecasting, Scheduling, and Sales & Operation Planning.
- Transform Supply Chain applications by developing and cultivating key relationships throughout the business
- Maintain relevant technical and business process documentation to ensure streamlined support and knowledge transfer within areas of responsibility
- Provides break-fix support to any solution and system. Troubleshoot and resolve issues impacting the business.
- On-call availability to resolve critical system issues during non-stand hours on a rotational basis.
- As needed availability during non-standard hours to complete time sensitive project activities or communicate with global team members.
