Senior IT Applications Analyst

DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a talented Senior Application Analyst to join our team specialising in Systems / information Technology for Cummins in Darlington, County Durham, United Kingdom to support and enhance our Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) applications. The ideal candidate will play a key role in analysing business requirements, designing solutions, and supporting Oracle modules to improve operational efficiency and business performance.

The role is fully on-site, 5 days/week at Darlington.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways: 

• Providing comprehensive application functionality, configuration, and support expertise for application software solutions.

• Collaboration with business analysts, architects, technical experts, and software vendors on solution requirements, design, configuration, functionality gap resolution, implementation, support, maintenance, and enhancement of the applications. Collaborate with both internal and external resources to execute work effectively, ensuring alignment with organisational goals. 

• Lead smaller business impact and IT improvement projects, taking full accountability for project outcomes. Regularly monitoring and communicating project status to the team and stakeholders will ensure transparency and keep everyone informed. Ability to manage expectations, meet deadlines, and handle multiple engagements.

• Drive process improvements by leveraging continuous improvement tools and developing new standards and work methods. Develop and improve work processes and systems within your functional discipline, contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the business unit. Support the planning, design, procurement, and implementation of manufacturing IT systems and processes.   

• Problem Resolution: Investigate and resolve application and systems problems, ensuring Innovation in functional delivery process improvements, such as documentation, automated testing, and configuration methods. Demonstrated skills in multitask management in fast facing work environment to meet Customer demands.

• Leadership and Mentorship: Review the work of less-experienced team members, providing guidance and ensuring robust, reusable, and efficient designs. Assist in the transfer of knowledge through Documenting and sharing best practices to less experienced colleagues within the team teams.

• Create Functional Specifications: Managing functional specifications for projects ensures that programs and configurations are applied correctly to create effective solutions.

• Subject Matter Expertise: Serving as a subject matter expert and point of contact for assigned applications ensures that projects and application support are handled with deep knowledge and expertise.

RESPONSIBILITIES

To be successful in this role, you will need the following: 

• Having can-do attitude to deliver results according to the requirements from Business and BU IT.

• A strong sense of accountability, with the ability to own projects and deliverables from the Plant IT team.

• Proven ability to integrate into a team and build relationships with senior leaders, managers, developers, testers, DBAs, and other IT stakeholders (GPVs and Client IT organization).

• Ability to remove obstacles and deliver results within planned timelines and proactiveness in improving functional delivery processes, such as documentation, automated testing, and innovative configuration methods.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience:

• University, or equivalent degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related subject, or relevant equivalent experience required. 

• Proven professional experience preferably with a manufacturing company.

• Proven track record in managing complex applications and leading implementation projects.

• Extensive experience in gathering requirements, documenting the SDLC, and designing IT solutions tailored to meet the needs of manufacturing plant IT systems.

• Strong expertise in Oracle ERP (E-Business Suite), especially in Manufacturing (INV, BOM, WIP), Supply Chain, and Warehouse (OM, PO, WSH, WMS) modules.

• Proficient in Oracle SQL, PL/SQL, and familiar with Oracle R12 and architecture.

• Knowledge of Microsoft tools (Power BI, PowerApps) and AI technologies is added advantage.

• Familiarity with manufacturing processes and ERP best practices.

• Proficiency in developing test scenarios, implementing system solutions, and leading system testing and issue resolution.

At Cummins, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, regardless of race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, and/or expression, or any other status protected by law. As a disability confident employer, we strive to make our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you require any reasonable adjustments to accommodate a health condition or disability, please let us know. Your journey with us matters!’