Technical Systems Analyst

Global lifestyle shoe company is seeking a Technical Systems Analyst/Developer who will be responsible for supporting technical aspects of Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012. The Technical Business Analyst will create reports, conduct analysis, implement AX enhancements and integrationswith third party systems. This role reports to the Director of IT and partners with various internal teams.

Who you are:

A dynamic functional and technical onsite team partner, well versed in Dynamics AX 2012.

You like to:

Install, configure, and improve the health of the Dynamics AX system, address issues.

Who you connect with:

Customer Service/ Order Management, Fulfillment, Accounting, Production, Retail and Planning.

Responsibilities:

• Develop new features in Dynamics AX 2012, implement technical enhancements and bug fixes.
• Develop and support interfaces and integration between AX, related systems and third party software packages.
• Install and configure base components of AX including user groups, security, and connections to databases.
• Perform debugging, troubleshooting of issues, be first level of support for production issues.
• Address possible technical issues during the enhancement design process.
• Perform database tuning, code migrations, improvements in AX operational health.
• Create and document support tickets and solutions, update users on issue progress as per service levels.
• Write test scenarios, plan and implement AX system tests to ensure that functionality is as expected.
• Create analysis reports based on fact based solutions to make strategic technical business solutions
• Maintain test environments and data refreshes.
• Collaborate with other IT staff, outside consulting companies and business end users to identify and implement innovative solutions to business challenges.
• Provide excellent customer interface skills internally and externally
• Learn and continue to gain business operations knowledge challenges and goals

  Technical Skills:

• Ability to turn functional requirements into technical designs.
• Deep knowledge of both functional and technical sides of Microsoft Dynamics AX, 2012 is highly preferred.
• Minimum one life cycle implementation of Microsoft Dynamics AX with some experience configuring Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012.
• At least 5 years of hands on development using X++.
• Ability to develop code and conduct performance tuning on Microsoft Dynamics AX using X++ and SQL.
• Understanding of Dynamics AX functionality and ERP process flows (order management, procurement, inventory management, fulfillment, manufacturing, and financials).
• Experience in Microsoft database technologies (SQL Server, T-SQL, SSIS, SSRS, SSAS)
• Proficiency in object oriented programming and writing SQL stored procedures.
• Knowledge of Exchange, .NET, SharePoint Services, overall AX technology stack and development methodology.
• Experience installing and configuring base components of AX, such as user groups, security, connections to databases, etc.

Abilities/ Track Record:

• Apparel or retail experience is preferred, consumer products industries required
• Proficiency documenting business issues, escalating for help as required
• Strong analytical and reporting skills, experience using Qlikview BI software or similar analytics tool (Tableau, Domo etc.)
• Experience with EDI translator software (understanding document structure and interchange compliance) is preferred.
• Ability to utilize time, energy, and resources to handle priorities independently achieve goals and timelines
• Training experience preferred, testing experience is required.
• Must have ability to identify, solve, and manage problems under time constraints with minimal supervision.
• Strong functional, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.
• Solid verbal and written communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.

Education and Certifications:

• Normally requires a bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, Supply Chain, Finance or similar
• Required 6 years or more of relevant ERP experience, must have  2-3 years MS Dynamics AX (2012) experience along with the technical requirements listed above
• Experience in Microsoft database technologies (SQL Server, T-SQL, SSIS, SSRS, SSAS)
• Strong competency in MS Office Suite with intermediate to advanced Excel
• Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 certification is a plus
• Sorry no relo, no telecommuting. This role is onsite, based in Commerce, CA.

 Location: Commerce, CA, onsite. Company sells lifestyle apparel shoes, offers competitive comp package, full benefits including 401K, perks, and supports career development.