Sr. IT System Analyst

An International logistics company is seeking an IT Sr. System Analyst. Ideal candidates would have at least 5 years of IT project management and vendor management. Experience in the Logistics Industry and software is a big plus.

JOB#:                       417Q                           

Position Title:           IT Sr. System Analyst

Position Type:             Temp – Hire

Location:                    Irvine, CA

Salary:                       $80~90K/yr.

Work Hours:              M-F, 8:00-5:00

FLSA Status:             Exempt

Key Responsibilities:

·         Provide subject matter expertise on existing IT systems.  Create enhancements and make recommendations for continuous improvement.

·         Day to day vendor management

·         Support project(s) throughout the project phases and ensure design solution supports the business requirements.  Alert IT management when there are potential disconnects.

·         Provide expertise and support for Infrastructure, Hardware, and Network.  Also manage the vendors and service providers.  Assist in upgrades, capacity and redundancy planning.

·         Design, implement and support Network infrastructure including firewalls, routers and switches.

·         Provide support for Logistics applications like WMS, TMS, and Import \ Export systems on day to day basis, maintenance and manage issues for all customers.

·         Effectively communicate with customer, IT, Business Management and IT vendors.

·         Manage the development and maintenance of interfaces, EDI integration, XML, CSV, Flat file, etc. 

·         Resolves user problems and support resources; evaluating service requirements; tracking and reporting problems.

·         Assist in project planning, update existing plans, follow-up on issues, and create status reports.

·         Assist in disaster recovery planning, back-up procedures and data security.

Qualifications:

·         Minimum of 5 to 10+ years in IT especially in Project and application vendor management

·         Background in Database Administration (Oracle)

·         Practices Best IT Processes (ITILv3, CMMi, or QMS)

·         Any Professional IT certifications

·         Should have a demonstrated portfolio of previous projects where the candidate was accountable/responsible for the requirement gathering and/or solution design aspect of the project supported by references. 

·         Strong analytical skills with ability to negotiate IT contracts with outside partners and providers.

·         Prior interface development and troubleshooting knowledge a plus.

·         Industry background in logistics\manufacturing, warehousing, transportation, or supply chain planning a plus.

·         Previous experience with WMS, TMS or Import \Export applications a plus.

·         Windows Scripting and familiarity with Windows IIS is a plus)

·         Oracle and SQL query knowledge (UNIX shell scripting and UNIX OS).

·         Must be proficient in the use of MS-Project, PowerPoint, and Excel.

·         Have enough technical proficiency to be conversant and intelligently evaluate work items and topics raised by technical staff.

·         Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

·         Ability to work and support multiple projects such as enhancements, upgrades, replacement etc.

·         Project management experience a plus

·         Ability to travel (~10%).