Senior Business Analyst
Any US State
Foundation Domains – Supply Chain Logistics /
Permanent /
Remote
At City Electric Supply, we encourage our people to ask questions, create, discover, and learn.
If you're passionate about what you do and think you can contribute, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every requirement listed. Your unique experiences and perspectives could be exactly what we need to grow and innovate.
Let's build something great together!
About CES:
CES is a global electrical wholesaler, providing electrical products to people in the industry known for its extensive range of products and commitment to customer service. Founded in 1951 in the United Kingdom, it has since expanded to over 1,000 locations across multiple countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia, and Europe.
We in IT are delivering value to our business and our customers with the innovative solutions that enable our business to better serve our customers today and in the future. We recognise that technology and data are at the forefront of this.
Our Global IT team deliver a portfolio of transformative work, expand our digital options, upgrade and future-proof our systems to place us at the forefront of the marketplace.
To do this, we need talented and creative people across all areas to join us in delivering our evolution to enable our forward-thinking business over the next few years and beyond, and this is where you come in...
Life as a Senior Business Analyst at CES:
City Electric is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Business Analyst to join our Foundation Domain - Supply Chain Logistics team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in bridging the gap between business needs and technical solutions. The Business Analyst will collaborate with stakeholders, gather and analyze requirements, and facilitate communication between business units and the development team. This position requires a strong understanding of software development processes, excellent communication skills, and the ability to translate complex business requirements into actionable tasks for the development team.
Our global IT team is experiencing an exciting evolution as we look to return better value to our business colleagues and to increase our customer service. We will accomplish this by expanding our supply chain capabilities and enhancing our systems across the organization. We have managed to maintain an agile and nimble culture while being a large company through embracing our roots as a private, family-owned organization.
Your Objectives:
- Collaborate on projects related to Supply Chain applications, including Warehouse Management, Carrier Management, and Manufacturing, to ensure these systems meet business requirements and drive efficiency.
- A high performer who can deliver tangible value through defining, scoping and investigating business initiatives.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Support the documentation, gathering, and management of business requirements to ensure that they align with project goals and stakeholder needs.
- In collaboration with the delivery team, help to remove any blockers and support the momentum of delivery.
- Build relationships with key stakeholders across the business and technology functions to enable effective decision-making.
- Utilizes strong communication skills to be a conduit for technical and non-technical teams.
- Contributes to the standardization of business analysis deliverables and knowledge sharing.
- Assess impacts of change and validate the cost/benefit of initiatives.
Key Skills & Experience:
- 5+ years of Experience working as an IT Business Analyst, including eliciting customer needs, breaking down complex information, and translating it into actionable requirements.
- Significant experience working with Supply Chain applications, including Warehouse Management, Carrier Management, and Manufacturing, to optimize and enhance these critical systems.
- Proven ability to gather, document, and manage business requirements effectively, ensuring clarity and alignment with project objectives.
- Solid understanding and practical experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies for performing business analysis.
- Proven communication, presentation, negotiation, and collaboration skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences effectively.
- Proficient in stakeholder management and facilitation across various departments to drive successful outcomes.
- Skilled in modeling business processes and identifying opportunities for valuable improvements.
- Ability to manage and prioritize tasks efficiently while working collaboratively with team members.
- Familiarity with industry-standard tools such as JIRA and Confluence.
Desired Skills & Experience:
- Experience working in supply chain, wholesale, or related industries
- Experience of working globally across different time zones
- Awareness and appreciation of Cultural differences across the UK & USA
- Experience working with Domain Driven Design
- Recognized business analysis qualification. (E.g., BCS BA Diploma)
- People leadership experience
Interview Process
- Screening call with Talent Acquisition Partner (30 minutes)
- Microsoft Teams Video Interview with our Global Business Analysis Practice Lead (60 minutes)
- Microsoft Teams Video Interview with our Global IT Delivery Director and additional stakeholders (60 minutes)
Benefits Package:
- Competitive base salary
- PTO & Paid Holidays
- 401k Contributions
- Medical, Dental & Vision cover
- Champion Health – a comprehensive physical, mental & financial wellbeing platform, offering bespoke content on all aspects of wellbeing & life including recipes, workouts, blogs and loads of other content for you
- Free use of the state-of-the-art private gym at our IT Headquarters
- Our teams predominantly work remotely but we have an IT Headquarters based in Dallas where you’ll always receive a warm welcome and has striking views of the iconic Dallas skyline!
EEO Statement:
City Electric Supply (CES) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and candidates for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics or other protected class status. In additional to the federal law requirements, CES complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. CES also makes reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, in accordance with the ADA. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
