Business Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Own the responsibility of ensuring the detailed requirements from the Product Owner are translated to user stories by working closely with the Solution Lead, the product teams, and the internal/external customers. Actively review progress during project stage gate reviews and provide input as needed.
• Drive various activities as assigned during the implementation of new solutions as assigned.
• Proactively works with the Product Owner and internal or external customers, to ensure the UAT (User Acceptance Test) is planned, staffed, and successfully executed.
• Provide mentoring and guidance to develop other team members, including training and knowledge transfer.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Business acumen and solid knowledge of applications and implementing logistics technologies.
• Knowledge of MS Project, Word, Excel, Lucid Chart, etc.
• Able to manage self and team effectively in a dynamic, matrixed environment.
• Able to translate technical terms to operational teams and vice versa.
• Able to perform technical analysis and produce effective business requirements documentation.
• Analytical skills enabling trouble-shooting on software.
• Capable of delivering written and graphical work products and presentation materials.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all project stakeholders on a regular basis.
• Positive and professional attitude in stressful environments
• Self-motivated, self-managed. Ability to successfully multi-task and establish appropriate priorities.
• Capable of interfacing effectively with customers or others associated with the project or assignment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent follow-up skills.
• Ability to effectively participate as a team player or leader.
• Skilled in presenting technology solution to internal / external customers in formal or informal situations.
• May be required to provide on-call support. May be required to work abnormal hours.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently. Fluency in the local language, if different from English.

Minimum:

• Bachelors degree in Logistics, Computer Science or Business Administration or equivalent experience in logistics operations, such as Freight Forwarding.
• 6+ years’ experience working as a Business Analyst within a software development team.
• Experience in managing and mentoring Junior Business analyst.
• Proven experience performing as a technology analyst.
• Expertise in analyzing data in multiple formats.
• Ability to read JSOM, XML structures.
• Knowledgeable in Agile methodology.
• Ability to query data using SQL,
• Advanced query writing skills desirable.