Systems Analyst

Why Work for Saddle Creek?

Saddle Creek Logistics Services succeeds by promoting a diverse, friendly, and respectful teamwork environment. As a vital service provider, we not only make a difference in our community but offer our associates opportunities to enhance their skills, build meaningful careers and end each day with a sense of accomplishment. If you're looking for a family-oriented company that lives by its values and offers competitive pay and benefits, join our team today.

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Department: Information Services

Location: Lakeland (hybrid)

Who is Saddle Creek?

Saddle Creek is a family owned and professionally managed supply chain solutions provider. For the past 55 years our dedicated associates have built Saddle Creek into a nationwide leader in the industry by treating each other with respect, fostering a supportive work environment, and delivering excellence in service to our clients. Our people make a difference every day to our clients, who are retailers and brands both large and small. The growth and success we've experienced requires smart, dedicated people working in a supportive environment.

What does a day in the life of a System Analyst look like?

Our System Analysts provide support for all information systems, applications, and technologies for Saddle Creek associates within a thriving warehouse, start-up location, campus, or region. Whether it is an established or up and coming location the projects are always evolving or expanding. Do or don't have intelligent software experience? We got you

As our new System Analyst, you will be working directly with the Corporate Information Services (IS), local Operations, and our clients. You will have the opportunity to both lead and support tactical and strategic initiatives. If you are a Project Manager junky then you will enjoy working closely with the facility manager in achieving local goals with new start-ups and expanding projects. You get to support application upgrades and business go-live at your locations with the assistance of the other IS teams.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provides specialized application support to users by analyzing, troubleshooting, documentation and training for all assigned tasks relating to the Softeon, WMS system.
• Monitor and support current environment utilizing the current Softeon WMS system.
• Test system functionality through writing and performing test scripts.
• Responsible for playing a key role in interacting with other enterprise systems to drive design and develop system improvements.
• Effectively communicates project status reports including foreseen obstacles and restraints.
• Will be required to partake in on-call rotation.
• Associated Topics: analysis, analyze, business systems, analyst, strategy, development, troubleshooting.
• Must bring culture enhancement, contribution, or compliment to the workplace.
• And, because we know that you are going to be awesome, we might be able to assign other duties your way giving you the opportunity to expand and grow within your career.

Must Haves

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience is required. Advanced degrees(s) are a plus.
• At least 2 years of development experience or a Computer Science/Computer Engineering degree.
• At least 3 years of experience working within Information Services or equivalent systems experience.
• Be willing to travel for business up to 25% of the time.
• Must be self-motivated and ability to "Learn on-the-fly."
• Ability to work a flexible schedule in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong business process and systems analysis skills.
• Ability to recognize problems and implement systems-based solutions.
• Perform as an effective contributor in a team-oriented environment and accomplish desired results with a high degree of quality.
• Recognize problems and implement systems-based solutions. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

These are the area's that move you up the application process but should not hold you back from applying. We want applicants that have a strong desire to learn and join our industry or continue to grow with our industry.

• Experience writing simple, clean code easy to maintain and read.
• Working knowledge of MySQL or SQL servers.
• System certifications.
• Business experience in the supply chain industry.
• Familiarity with web servers including, but not limited to, IIS and Apache.
• Familiarity with version control applications like TortoiseSVN.
• experience in coding using .NET languages (C#, VB, .NET).
• Understanding of APIs and Web Services.

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• Benefits package including medical, dental, vision, HSA, and medical reimbursement

• Annual bonus eligibility

• 401(k) match

• Vacation and holiday pay

• Employee assistance and identity theft protection

• Career development and opportunity for internal promotions

• Tuition reimbursement for further education

• Company paid life insurance and short term disability

Saddle Creek is an Equal Opportunity employer and an Affirmative Action employer, as required by law. We provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and existing associates and evaluate qualified candidates without regard to race, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, color, religious creed, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex (including pregnancy, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), mental or physical disability, medical condition, military and veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, governmental regulations and executive orders. View the EEO poster here. View the E-Verify Posting here.

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