Business Systems and Automation Analyst

About PVS Chemicals, Inc.

PVS enables our world through the safe and reliable delivery of chemistry, either created by us or sourced through trusted partners. The products and services that we provide touch everyone in some unique way. We are passionate about the work we do and abide by our guiding principles, The Nicholson Nine, to be a safe and sustainable chemical provider the world trusts. With a career at PVS, you'll play a vital role in the daily lives of millions of people.

Summary:

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Business Systems and Automation Analyst to join our team. This role is responsible for analyzing business processes, identifying opportunities for improvement, and helping design and implement technology solutions that improve efficiency and reduce manual work. The ideal candidate will work directly with business users and use a mix of ERP capabilities, AI, automation, data, and custom applications to support process improvement across PVS.

Responsibilities:

(May include but not limited to):

• Analyze and document current business processes across departments and business units.
• Work directly with business users to understand needs, pain points, requirements, and expected outcomes.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation and recommend appropriate technologies.
• Document As Is and To Be processes and help measure the business value of implemented improvements.
• Design, configure, or help develop solutions using ERP systems, AI and generative AI tools, Microsoft Power Platform, SQL, Python, APIs, custom applications, and other approved technologies.
• Use AI-assisted development tools to support research, development, troubleshooting, documentation, and testing.
• Translate business requirements into clear functional and technical requirements.
• Develop and maintain project plans, target dates, owners, dependencies, risks, and deliverables.
• Track project progress and proactively identify, resolve, or escalate blockers and risks.
• Support development, testing, User Acceptance Testing, implementation, and business validation.
• Ensure solutions are validated by business users before projects are considered complete.
• Provide user documentation, demonstrations, training, and ongoing support as needed.
• Evaluate new AI, automation, workflow, and development tools for potential business use.
• Develop small proofs of concepts when appropriate to evaluate new technologies or approaches.
• Maintain and enhance existing applications and automations as business needs evolve.

Supervision Received

Must be disciplined and self-motivated with the ability to work with minimal guidance and supervision to meet objectives and deadlines. The individual is expected to manage assigned work, keep project information current, follow up on dependencies, and escalate blockers when necessary.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in computer information science, information systems, business systems, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Understanding systems analysis, business process analysis, and project management concepts.
• Experience gathering and documenting business requirements.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to learn unfamiliar systems and technologies and work with multiple priorities.
• Experience with Python, Microsoft Power Platform, APIs, or custom application development.
• Experience with AI and generative AI tools, including AI-assisted development technologies.
• Experience with workflow automation, SharePoint, reporting, or business application projects.
• Experience managing projects from requirements through testing and implementation.

Critical Attributes

• Analytical Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Technical Curiosity
• Communication and Collaboration
• Initiative and Self-Motivation
• Project Ownership and Follow-Through
• Project Management
• Prioritization and Organization
• Adaptability
• Ability to partner with internal customers to drive measurable process improvements

Physical & Work Environment

This is a hybrid position based at PVS Chemicals Corporate Headquarters in Detroit, Michigan, offering a combination of remote work and on-site presence. Travel is a requirement of this position (up to 25 percent). PVS values diversity and is committed to upholding the laws and regulations published by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. As an equal opportunity employer, PVS makes all employment-related decisions based upon qualifications, merit, and business needs.

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