Sr Systems Analyst

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Office

Job Description

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - To enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. Alongside clinical research through our PPD® clinical research portfolio, our work in accelerated enrollment solutions optimizes each step of the patient journey in clinical trials, such as securing sites and recruiting patients, allowing for more patients to participate in clinical research. Your determination to put patients at the heart of every decision will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on - now and in the future.

Job Summary:

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Sr Systems Analyst to join our Global Operations IT team in Frederick, MD. As a member of this team, you will play a key role in supporting the Distribution & Logistics business functions and associated systems, including providing Level 2 support for Manhattan WMOS 2010, 2018. In addition, you will also have a chance to engage in initiatives involving Logistics Control Tower, Machine Automation, and Robotic Process Automation. This position provides an outstanding opportunity to work with the newest technologies and collaborate with outstanding professionals in a globally recognized organization.

Key Responsibilities:

Requirements Gathering & Analysis:

• Collaborate with individuals involved to collect and record business needs.
• Analyze and interpret business needs into functional and technical specifications.
• Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments for proposed solutions.
• Document system requirements and system design artifacts including flow/sequence diagrams.

System Design & Development:

• Design system solutions that meet business requirements and align with IT architecture standards.
• Develop detailed design documents, including data models, process flows, and system interfaces.
• Partner with business analysts and architects on technical design and coordinate development work with vendors as well as internal development teams.

System Implementation & Integration:

• Run the implementation of new sites, processes, and improvements to existing systems.
• Coordinate with various teams to ensure seamless integration with other applications and systems.
• Configure WMS Manhattan 2010 and 2018 systems to align to business needs.
• Conduct system testing, debugging, and validation to ensure accurate functionality.

Support & Maintenance:

• Delivery and support of incident/break/fix and production support.
• Offer continuous support for deployed systems, including identifying problems and devising practical solutions.
• Develop and maintain system documentation, including user manuals and technical guides.
• Monitor system performance and conduct regular maintenance to ensure efficient operation.

Project Management:

• Lead or participate in project planning, including defining project scope, objectives, timelines, and resources.
• Monitor project advancement and regularly communicate updates to relevant parties.
• Ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.

Training & Development:

• Conduct training sessions for end-users and technical staff on new systems and improvements.
• Develop training materials and user guides to facilitate knowledge transfer.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience.
• Minumum 3-5 years of experience as a Systems Analyst or technical developer experience on Manhattan WMOS (2010 and 2018).
• 2-3 years of experience with Oracle PL/SQL, including stored procedures/trigger development.
• 2-3 years of experience with technologies and processing environments used to support the Pick, Pack, Ship (PPS) process, such as Warehouse Mgmt, Transportation Mgmt, and Order Mgmt systems; experience with QAD Precision/Trax is also preferred.
• 2-3 years of experience working with Integration technologies and systems, such as XML, webMethods, or Oracle Fusion Middleware (OFM).
• 1-2 years of experience with reporting tools, such as IBM Cognos.
• 1-2 years of experience working with and supporting machine automation systems, such as conveyors, print and apply applicators, in-line weigh scales, and case sealers.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to adapt to evolving technologies and work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to also work autonomously.

Working Conditions:

Ability to travel up to 25% international and domestic travel.

Ability to work in an office environment with standard office equipment.

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.