Business Analyst

About Kerry

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

About the role

The  Business Analys t will play a key role in the design, build, testing, deployment and ongoing enhancement of Kerry’s SAP QM and digital FSQ solutions. Working collaboratively with team members, cross-functional stakeholders and consulting partners, the role will help deliver effective solutions that support Kerry’s global business requirements.

Kerry operates an agile working policy, and candidates will be required to work from our Naas office for a minimum of three days per week .

The role will also involve approximately 20% international travel across mainland Europe, the US and Asia to support the deployment of our global SAP Kerryconnect Project .

Key responsibilities

• Actively own, promote and improve the FSQ platform solutions and associated processes for FSQ
• Engage with key stakeholders to explore and deliver opportunities for enhancements to process, ways of working and integration opportunities with other systems.
• Prepare for and partake in the development and roll out of future enhancements
• Prepare functional specifications for RICEFWs (Reports, interfaces, conversions, extensions, forms and workflows).
• Carry out the relevant activities in deployment preparations, cut-over, and post-go live support.
• Validate training material developed by the training team.
• Participate in business engagement activities with our regional IO teams.
• Provide support to the application maintenance team to ensure service delivery requirements to live SAP sites are continually met
• Collaborate and build strong relationships cross functionally.
• Work in other areas of the Programme as required.

Qualifications and skills

• Degree in ICT, Manufacturing, Engineering, or other related discipline
• Experience in a similar role and environment
• Knowledge of software development, cloud technologies, APIs, and integrations
• Experience in a Digital Manufacturing Deployment project lifecycle includingdesign, configuration, test, and implementation through agile methodologies.
• Experience in one or more of the following manufacturing areas is a plus (Operations, Quality, Warehousing, Engineering) but not a necessary requisite.
• Prior experience of working with users in a Manufacturing environment would be a distinct advantage
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to navigate complex challenges in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive, self-motivated, and result-oriented with a passion for driving innovation and delivering exceptional user experiences.

• Previous experience with SAP or a similar ERP system, either in a business or ICT role, is advantageous
• A team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Well organised with a proven track record in meeting challenging deadlines

• Experience in the preparation of functional design documents and test scripts

Why Kerry?

In Kerry we benefit from the knowledge of our colleagues who bring a diverse range of cultures, backgrounds, lifestyles, and experiences. One team fostering an inclusive culture that, above all, inspires food and nourishes life. One culture where everyone brings their unique perspectives and experiences to help make us better, together. We are committed to nurturing an environment of positivity and inclusiveness, where everyone can be at their best, both personally and professionally.

Our recruitment, selection and assessment process are based on the skills and competencies of the specific roles and based entirely on merit.  We are committed to and value Diversity and Inclusion in all recruitment processes within Kerry and do not discriminate based on gender, race, class, economic status, ethnic background, sexual orientation, age, political beliefs, veteran status, marital status or any other protected characteristic.

Please note We do not accept CVs or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies where Kerry terms of business have not been signed. Additionally, we will not consider or agree to payment of any recruiter fee under these circumstances. This also applies to CVs or candidate profiles sent directly to any Kerry Hiring Managers.