Business Analyst I - Kennesaw, United States - KNAPP Inc.

Description

WHO WE ARE

At KNAPP (pronounced K-NAP, not Nap), we "Make Complexity Simple" by offering intelligent solutions for digitizing and automating everything from production and distribution to the last mile and stores.

We are the customer's value tech chain partner, which means partnering with the customer to create the most value within each link in their supply chain.

Leveraging the latest software, AI and Robotics technology, we continue to disrupt the logistics automation industry for the world's industry leaders in grocery, healthcare, retail, e-commerce, apparel & manufacturing.

We are a global company with our US headquarters located just North of Atlanta in Kennesaw, GA.

KNAPP specializes in automated solutions for both WMS (Warehouse Management Systems) and WCS (Warehouse Control Systems) for B2B (Business to Business) and B2C (Business to Consumer) customers.

We are a growing company of over 7,200 employees worldwide and in over 50 countries that is privately held, with 7% of our revenue reinvested in R&D, ensuring a strong and vibrant future Join us and see how you can help change the world For more information, visit


WHAT YOU GET TO DO
Customer communication / Clarification of details
Creating interface document
Create specification sheet
Create internal documents for project-executing departments
Create test plans (factory tests, internal and customer-specific acceptance tests)
Factory acceptance testing and internal testing
Create development requests
Convocation and participation in planning meetings (with mechanical engineer, hardware engineer, electrics engineer)
Support of project-implementing departments (Planning, Development, Commissioning, etc.)
Continuous updating of customer specific SW-documents during order execution. Integration of change requests.
Check the layout for the feasibility of the software processes
Support Project Management
Indication of any deviations from the original scope of supply
Coordinate customer projects with software suppliers
Support new employees
Improve planning documents

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

Reliability and ability to work under pressure

Able to complete tasks in high quality and in time, also in stressful situations
Performance targets are met, and commitments are kept

Motivation, Conviction

Ability to focus on goals if got into troubles or facing challenges
Positive and confident attitude towards the company and its own role in the team

Travel and flexibility

Willing to travel often and work flexible hours based on the project (e.g., late/early hours of the day, weekends occasional)

Willingness to learn

Willingness and ability to improve skills and to learn new things to be up to the mark
Critical Thinking

Ability to take criticism and use it in a constructive way
Ability to manage conflicts

Recognize and understand tension, to talk openly about it and to work together on a sustainable solution

Perception

Ability to recognize, troubleshoot and in the end resolve system failures and problems

Other duties as assigned


WHAT YOU HAVE
B.S. in Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Logistics, related discipline, or equivalent work experience (required)
2+ years of intralogistics automation software and process design experience (required)
5+ years of warehouse operation and automation experience (preferred)
Excellent knowledge of intralogistics, automated storage systems and understanding of complex processes
Strong knowledge of intralogistics/automation software architecture (WMS, WCS, SRC), interface communication, programming, databases, and data structures
Strong knowledge of inventory strategies commonly deployed in the process of warehousing
Sound understanding of system components of KNAPP-Group (Function, software, hardware)
Sound understanding of complex processes in the workflow of our customers
Sound understanding for integration possibilities of the KNAPP system into customer environment
Ability to plan and hold meetings (with planning team and with customers)
Knowledge of picking technologies such as automated storage systems, goods-to-person, voice, PTL, A-frames, unit sorters and different methods of deployment of each technology
Computer skills (MS Office, KNAPP-internal tools)
Language skills (English mandatory, another language beneficial)
Working Conditions and Environment

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Authorization to work in the U.S.
Passport or ability to obtain passport
Professional office etiquette is required at all times
Overtime as required by work.
Travel is required (ca. 30%)
Ability to travel by air both domestically (US) and internationally (primarily Austria and other parts of Europe as well as Canada)
Physical requirements:

sitting for long periods of time, standing, walking, climbing a ladder, speaking, visual acuity, finger dexterity, listening, reaching at arm's length, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

WHAT YOU WILL GET
2 remote days per week
Half day Fridays
A beautiful new, state-of-the-art, office complex in Kennesaw, GA
Industry competitive compensation
Great benefits with better than average employer contributions, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short & Long Term Disability and more
401k with a very generous employer match and no vesting
Paid Vacation & Holidays
Profit Sharing
Paid Parental Leave
Subsidized Daycare
Tuition Reimbursement
Pet Insurance
Subsidized food delivery
Monthly celebrations
Quarterly employee events
Corporate Social Responsibility including recycling, sustainability and volunteering

KNAPP is an equal opportunity employer.

We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other basis protected by law.

Due to the safety-sensitive nature of this position, strict adherence to KNAPP's drug-free workplace policy is required.

All candidates will be subject to drug-screening in accordance with the policy and will be expected to remain drug-free during their employment.

There will be no exception if recreational or medical use of marijuana is permitted in the location of employment and/or residence or if use of marijuana is only during "off-hours.

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