Senior JDE Functional Analyst

Role Overview

• Serve as a trusted advisor, translating business needs into effective JDE-enabled solutions.
• Partner with stakeholders to design streamlined, scalable processes aligned with IT and organizational strategy.
• Promote lean process design to improve quality, productivity, and operational performance.
• Bridge communication between technical and non-technical teams to ensure clarity of requirements and outcomes.
• Provide functional leadership and support across JDE Manufacturing, Maintenance, Quality, and Inventory modules.
• Analyze requirements and recommend solutions that enhance system functionality, usability, and performance.
• Identify opportunities to leverage existing JDE capabilities or introduce new functionality.
• Evaluate enhancement requests for feasibility, cost, timeline, and design alternatives.
• Partner with technical teams to design, configure, and implement compliant, high-quality solutions.
• Lead and participate in projects across the full SDLC, including design, configuration, testing, deployment, and post-go-live support.
• Support and validate user acceptance testing (UAT) and coordinate Electronic Software Updates (ESUs).
• Develop and maintain functional, process, and technical documentation.
• Provide day-to-day functional support and serve as backup for the Applications Administrator.
• Perform root cause analysis and support issue resolution.
• Deliver user training, system orientation, and ongoing knowledge transfer.
• Stay current on JDE releases and industry best practices, recommending improvements proactively.
• Ensure compliance with SOX controls, security standards, and internal governance processes.
• Manage relationships with Oracle Support and third-party vendors to drive issue resolution and system enhancements.
• Support audits and contribute to effective vendor performance management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
• 10+ years of experience in a JD Edwards functional analyst role
• Advanced functional expertise in JDE Manufacturing, Maintenance, Quality, and Inventory
• Experience working with Oracle Support and third-party vendors (CNC and database support)
• Exposure to JDE Quality module strongly preferred
• EDI Exchange experience is a plus
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Ability to lead complex initiatives independently
• Clear communicator with both technical and business audiences
• Strong stakeholder influence, collaboration, and professionalism
• High accountability, attention to detail, and customer focus
• Ability to travel up to 10–15% travel as business needs require

Tech Stack

• Oracle
• SDLC

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement plans
• Paid time off
• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development