Business Systems Analyst - Distribution

Contractor

Victor, New York

19 May 2025

    Akkodis is recruiting for a Business Systems Analyst in Rochester, NY. SORRY BUT NOT C2C FOR THIS ROLE.

    The hourly rate for this Business Systems Analyst role is $48 - $55. The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.


    In this role, you will Support warehouse management systems within the distribution center. Works with key system users to optimize and improve system performance. Provides expertise in distribution and packaging systems coordinates or leads system change efforts and troubleshoots critical production issues.

     

    Key Responsibilities for the Business Systems Analyst role include:

     • Collects and documents Users / Business processes and requirements for solutions.

     • Participates / collaborates with the local operations teams to document Functional and Systematic process flows. 

    • Evaluates local and global system development proposals and provides analysis to local management on likely impacts.

    Project Execution: 

    • Leads local projects for software changes and system configuration changes. 

    • Deals with project plans and is able to clearly articulate roles, project goals, and timelines for local projects. 

     • Assists developers – internal and external – through provision of functional specifications and walkthroughs.

     • Provides reporting to local management on project progress and issues 

     • Supports testing efforts and test data/results validations for external sites in local systems.

    • Develops Use Cases and Testing/Validation Scenarios as part of Functional Requirements for software or system configuration changes. 

    • Prepares detailed testing scripts based on final design documents (Technical Specifications). 

    • Accurately and efficiently executes test plans and reports test results 

    • Assembles and documents all test / validation results using appropriate company methodology and systems. 

    • Understands local / regional regulatory testing requirements.

    • Able to capably use available system tools (Business Objects, SQL, RedPrairie/JDA reporting tools) to gather and prepare data for reports and analytical tasks.

     • Designs or prepares reports using approved system tools.

     

    Requirements for the Business Systems Analyst role include:

    • Acts as the local SME in one or more application or functional area/process. 

    • Understands basic Internet and client/server architectures. 

    • Understands basic Database Architecture and is able to employ SQL and SQL related tool to perform analysis or provide business intelligence. 

    • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Excel Intermediate+ level required).

    • Has a good grounding in logistics applications including WMS, ERP, Carrier Manifest, Packaging and Peripherals (RF/Printers) systems. 

    • An understanding of the relationship between business processes and ERP systems.

    • Practical working knowledge of logistics processes and systems in several major functional areas, and detailed knowledge in at least one relevant area. 

    • 3 to 5 years of experience working directly in at least one major operational area – Distribution, Packaging/Manufacturing, Supply-Chain, Planning or other production environment. 

    • Must have experience in logistics IT including WMS, WCS, Interfaces to ERP systems and automation (Red Prairie –JDA, Oracle, Baan, Material Handling Equipment experience preferred). 

    • High level of IT literacy – concepts and terminology. 

    • Ability to implement a project plan and proven project Management experience 

    • Competence with all major Office applications including Excel, Word, Outlook and Visio

    Education:

    • Bachelor’s degree is required and/or a combination of education and experience resulting in a sound understanding of job responsibilities.

     

    If you are interested in this Business Systems Analyst job, then please click APPLY NOW.  For other opportunities available at Akkodis go to www.akkodis.com. If you have questions about the position, please contact Mike Keegan at 585-465-1236 or michael.keegan@akkodisgroup.com

     

    Benefits overview:

    Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

     

    To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit https://www.akkodis.com/en/privacy-policy.

     

    The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements



    Pay Details: $48.00 to $55.00 per hour

    Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

    Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

    To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.akkodis.com/en/us/candidate-privacy-policy

    The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
    • The California Fair Chance Act
    • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
    • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
    • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance