Analyst (Functional)

Kao Brands Company is a leading marketer of beauty care products. Innovative business practices and breakthrough product introductions have propelled Kao Brands Company to enjoy world-wide success with its much-loved Jergens skincare products and other popular brands including Biore, Curel, Ban, and the John Frieda professional haircare brands of Sheer Blonde, Brilliant Brunette, Frizz-Ease, and most recently, Radiant Red. We look for innovative, entrepreneurial professionals with fresh ideas who would like to be part of a dynamic growing company. If you've got what it takes to join our fast-paced organization, consider the following opportunity as an Analyst (Functional).

Brief Job Description:

·  This position focuses on support of our Product Development organization and associated SAP Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) modules. 

· Work within a team to provide new functionality for Kao Brands global systems.  Also provide day-to-day support for existing functionality.

· Provide excellent customer service within established SLAs.  Willingness to be “on call” and provide support outside normal business hours.

· Work with customers, Business Analysts, and other ITSS staff to define and deliver outstanding business solutions.  Manage issues resolution.

· Write requirements documents, technical & functional specifications, test plans, and any other required documentation.  Execute and document all work using standard methodology.  Provide user training and knowledge transfer.

· Pursue continuous improvement in data quality, application features, and performance.

· Actively pursue strong customer relationships.  Become a trusted partner to your customer. 

· Research IT technology and CPG industry trends.  Remain technically current. 

· Understand the integration points of this role.  Develop extensive functional skills and be able to bring best practices to KBC.

 

Job Requirements: 

·  University Bachelor’s Degree

· Strong independent problem solving skills.

· Strong analytical skills. 

· Basic to moderate level understanding of a major business function.  This includes general functional knowledge as well as the supporting transactional systems, reporting, statutory, legal and audit requirements. 

· Specific Application Systems (i.e., Cognos, SAP, SQL Server).

 

Kao Brands Company offers a challenging work environment, competitive salaries, and an excellent benefits package. If interested and qualified, please submit resume and salary expectations.

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