Systems Analyst

Systems Analyst

Are you a proactive professional with experience in supporting and maintaining ERP applications? If so and you’d thrive working in a role providing the opportunity to develop your analysis and design skills within a challenging business environment, then keep reading to uncover an amazing opportunity.

Who will I be working with? 

Qioptiq is a world leader in the designing and manufacturing of photonic products and solutions that serve a wide range of markets and applications such as medicine, life science, industrial manufacturing, defence and aerospace, and research and development. 

Qioptiq’s outstanding global reputation exists thanks to the dedicated team of over 2,100 employees, who are provided with an interesting yet challenging work environment. Qioptiq endeavours to achieve excellent communication throughout the company, and has a focus on encouraging personal development and supporting individuals to exploit their potential, by actively promoting their quest for knowledge, enjoyment of continuous learning and active participation in the life of the company.

As a Systems Analyst, what will the role entail?

Reporting to the Enterprise Applications and Systems Manager and working as part of an applications team of five, you will provide first line support for the company’s Enterprise Systems, in particular Microsoft AX2009 ERP and PTC Windchill PDM Link packages. Other duties will include;

• Consolidating and optimising the functionality of both the AX and PDM Link systems across the site and delivering measured improvements for the business
• Writing requirement specifications and developing and implementing processes and procedures to optimise internal business systems
• Working with users at a variety of levels and liaising closely with colleagues in the Application Team

What will I need to be considered for this Systems Analyst role?

• Minimum of one years’ experience with MRPII, and supporting and maintaining ERP applications
• IT degree or equivalent level of IT training
• Experience using Product Data Management systems
• Knowledge of the software lifecycle and modern analysis / development technologies
• Experience dealing with third party software suppliers 
• Ability to work with internal business project teams to deliver quality and timely results
• Customer focus and the ability to communicate complex issues clearly and concisely
• A good understanding of development methodologies
• High self-motivation and the ability to deliver a high level of customer support

The following attributes are desirable, but not essential;

• Experience of Microsoft Dynamics AX2009 Functional Application 
• SQL Server Database experience
• Supply chain knowledge
• Change Management and Implementation
• Knowledge of Business Improvement Initiatives e.g. Kaizen
• AS9100 awareness and/or experience

What will I receive in return?

You’ll be part of a highly reputable organisation where you’ll be encouraged and supported to develop your expertise.

Salary: £25,493 - £34,821 per annum, level dependent on experience

Standard Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, subsidised canteen, free car parking, on site occupational health, stakeholder pension scheme (with company contribution) includes Life Assurance at x8 salary, learning and development opportunities, enhanced ill health policy, bonus plan (profit share), enhanced maternity and paternity pay, and workwear provided.

Enhanced Benefits: Childcare vouchers, Ride to Work Scheme, reduced healthcare scheme membership, reduced gym membership, car lease offers, Vodafone advantages, Kentigern Lottery, Cotswold discount, Edenred travel offers, Sodexho promotion and 250 club.

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours of Work: Monday to Thursday, 8am to 4.30pm and Friday, 8am to 12pm            

Location: St Asaph (Denbighshire, North Wales)

This Systems Analyst vacancy is advertised by JVP Jobs on behalf of the employer Qioptiq. At JVP Jobs we believe in providing complete transparency for you the job seeker to help you make informed decisions. By applying for this role you are submitting your CV directly to our above named client. Please note that we DO NOT operate as a recruitment agency, all applications will be reviewed directly by the employer Qioptiq, and should they wish to progress your application further they will be in contact with you.

Qioptiq requests for no recruitment agency contact please.

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