Business Analyst II Supply Chain

McCormick & Company, Inc., a global leader in the spice, flavor, and seasonings industry, is seeking a full-time Business Analyst II.  This new hire will work in our Global HQ, located at Hunt Valley, MD. The Business Analyst II will report to a Director, Planning & Logistics.

McCormick & Company, Incorporated is a global leader in flavor with approximately 14,000 employees worldwide. With over $6 billion in annual sales across 160 countries and territories, we manufacture, market, and distribute spices, seasoning mixes, condiments, and other flavorful products to the entire food industry including e-commerce, retail,food manufacturers and foodservice businesses. Our most popular brands include McCormick, French's, Frank's RedHot, Stubb's, OLD BAY, Lawry's, Zatarain's, Ducros, Vahiné, Cholula, Schwartz, Kamis, DaQiao, Club House, Aeroplane, and Gourmet Garden. Every day, no matter where or what you eat or drink, you can enjoy food flavored by McCormick. Our Purpose is "To Stand Together for the Future of Flavor and our Vision is "A World United by Flavor—where healthy, sustainable and delicious go hand in hand."

As a company recognized for its exceptional commitment to employees, McCormick offers a wide variety of benefits, programs, and services. Benefits include, but are not limited to, tuition assistance, medical, dental, vision, disability, group life insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, paid holidays, and vacations.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the general direction of the Senior Manager – Transportation, North America Logistics, the Business Process Analyst will be responsible for analytics, data mining, report generation, daily support of operational requirements, and administration in support of the Logistics mission and objectives. The scope of operations included inbound shipments from suppliers to our plants, stock transport orders, outbound customer shipments, and cross-border shipments.  

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collect, compile, and report on key performance indicators (KPI's) and ensure timely and accurate reporting of Logistics scorecard
• Develop, expand, and complete standard and ad hoc reporting requests
• Monitor and maintain data within SAP, compile database deliverables, resolve errors, and maintain data tables to comply with business rules
• Build and run queries for routine and specialized reports, fulfilling the role of expert resource for Logistics system applications
• Prepare detailed documentation and operating instructions of new and fully operational systems
• Design and implement formal testing and pilot procedures to verify new system functionality and integrity in accordance with industry standard best practices
• Perform database backup and archive procedures to ensure system integrity and assist in the planning, design, and implementation of future systems to define requirements, system architecture, and data structures in accordance with continued process improvement initiatives
• Work cross functionally with operations and supporting teams to provide a resource for verifying key data and performance reports
• Provide techincal support and training as a resource for relevant system applications including maintenance and update of SAP idocs
• Support and backup freight payment processes

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics, Business, Statistics, Information Technology, Accounting or related field
• Minimum 2 years of experience with database administration
• Experience managing multiple projects/initiatives simultaneously and executing them successfully to completion
• Proficiency with Tableau and Microsot Access, Excel, Word, and Powerpoint
• Strong experience with an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System (i.e. SAP, Oracle, etc.)
• Ability to communicate effectively in a team-based environment with strong ability to influence and work on cross functional projects across all levels and functions
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Proven attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to maintain confidential and personal information
• Demonstrated excellent problem solving, analytical, and organizational skills
• Willingness and ability to work flexible hours across three shifts as needed to meet business demands across a three shift manufacturing operation

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• SAP Experience
• Experience programming in Visual Basic, NET, ActiveX, or Java
• Project participation integrating SAP and external systems
• Experience in a Supply Chain Planning environment with knowledge of inbound, transfer, outbound and cross border shipping.  Particularly, experience with Canadian domestic shipping

Current McCormick employees who meet these qualifications and are interested in pursuing this position must notify their direct supervisor and their unit HR representative prior to applying.  

First consideration will be given to employees who have been displaced from their jobs for positions with the same grade or lower.  If there are no qualified candidates, all other employees will then be considered.  No displaced employee will receive preferential consideration for a promotional opportunity.

McCormick may recruit external candidates concurrently in order to expedite the recruitment process.  Qualified internal candidates submitting bids within the first ten (10) days of the job being posted will be considered before external candidates.  Internal bids received after the tenth (10th) day will be considered along with external candidates.  It is the policy of McCormick and Company to select and promote for all positions without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.