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As an IT Business Analyst at Smithfield Foods, you will serve as the key liaison between business users, IT teams, and external partners to ensure technology solutions meet business needs. You will identify system enhancements, process improvements, and training opportunities while supporting system implementations, upgrades, and daily operations. In this role, you will combine business acumen, technical understanding, and strong communication skills to translate requirements into effective solutions that drive efficiency, reliability, and performance across Smithfield’s enterprise systems.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
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Business Analysis & System Support: Act as the primary contact for business users on system-related issues, coordinating with IT and vendors to resolve incidents and improve performance.
Requirements Gathering & Testing: Partner with internal and external stakeholders to define business requirements, develop functional specifications, and create and execute test scenarios for enhancements and new implementations.
Process Improvement: Analyze existing business processes to identify automation opportunities and recommend innovative uses of technology to improve efficiency and accuracy.
Implementation & Change Readiness: Support system implementations and upgrades by developing training materials, leading user sessions, establishing super user forums, and ensuring business readiness for go-live.
Project Management: Utilize project management skills to define priorities, manage timelines, allocate resources, and provide consistent progress updates to leadership.
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