D365 Application Analyst

**D365 Application Analyst**:** Location**: Information Technology, Leesburg, IN

**Compensation**: Starting at $120,000 Annually

For over 60 years, **Maple Leaf Farms **has been a leader in the duck industry, rooted in tradition and driven by innovation. Our commitment to excellence extends from our ethical treatment of ducks to our sustainable farming practices. We're proud to offer a diverse range of duck products, from classic cuts to innovative creations, inspiring culinary adventures in kitchens and restaurants worldwide. Join our family and be part of a team dedicated to delivering top-quality products while fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment. At Maple Leaf Farms, your passion for food and commitment to excellence are celebrated every day.

At Maple Leaf Farms, our employees are our greatest asset, which is why we care about you and your family's wellbeing. Our company offers a full range of benefits and perks, including but not limited to:

- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401K Retirement Plans
- FSA & HSA
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Wellness Programs
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Additional Discounts

**JOB SUMMARY**:
**ESSENTIAL DUTIES**:

- Analyze, configure, customize, and implement the Microsoft D365 for Finance and Operations (F&O) and maintain a deep technical understanding of the platform.
- Independently work in effective transition of gathering technical requirements to delivery and development, ensuring a clear and complete understanding of the requirements
- Participate in design and code reviews and provide input into the design recommendation and ensure that all solutions are aligned to pre-defined architectural specifications.
- Keep supervisor informed of important developments, potential problems, and related information necessary for effective management.
- Participate in all aspects of the software development life cycle.
- Provide end user support.
- Ability to clearly communicate and document technical design, for both customers and other team members.

**JOB SPECIFICATIONS**:

- ** Leadership/Behaviors**: Demonstrates a high customer-service and supportive personality with a strength in educating others towards best practices; passionate about creating enhanced solutions targeted towards business goals; forward thinking, with the ability to be discrete with confidential data information; collaborative and resourceful and self-directed. Strategic thinker who can align D365 solutions with the organization's long-term goals and anticipate how technology can drive business growth and efficiency. Effective communicator who can advise managers of obstacles and translate technical concepts into understandable language for non-technical stakeholders and communicate effectively with team members and end-users. Adaptable and open to learning new tools and methodologies to keep pace with changes in the D365 ecosystem.
- ** Education**: Associates or B.S. in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or other related fields
- ** Experience**: 3+ years of strong experience in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Financials and Operations with at least one project in upgrades, customization, or implementations in D365. Experience in poultry or agricultural operations is extremely helpful, but not essential.
- ** Certification(s)**: Essential in the following disciplines: Core, Technical, Functional exams.
- ** Culture Match Behaviors**: Professional in appearance, polished in professional behaviors, assertive/strong influencer to lead changes.

***WORK CLIMATE**:
**Work in primarily sedentary and is performed in an office or manufacturing environment; May be required to provide technical support after hours.**: