URBN IT Business Systems Analyst, Merchandising Systems
Job description
Urban Outfitters, Inc. (“URBN”), is a leading lifestyle products and services company which operates a portfolio of global consumer brands comprised of Anthropologie, BHLDN, Free People, Terrain, Urban Outfitters and Nuuly brands and the Food and Beverage division. Urban Outfitters, Inc., is a Fortune 1000 company with $4 Billion in revenue.
Title
URBN IT Business Analyst - Merchandising Systems
Reports to
Manager – Merchandising Systems
Overview
The business analyst position is the key liaison between the Information Technology Department and all wholesale, allocation, planning & ERP system activities for the Anthropologie, Urban Outfitters, and Free People brands. The business analyst will be responsible for delivering end to end business solutions within merchandising systems using diverse accountabilities. These accountabilities include system and data analysis, reporting and data mapping, creating context and process diagrams, documenting business requirements and functional specifications, business and system use cases, creating and executing comprehensive test plans, and working with business users to document user operating instructions.
Responsibilities
- Provide the first level of triage of complex issues, analyze options, explain the impact and partner with internal teams to work towards the best solution to the problem
- Anticipate and identify issues that may prevent deliverables and develop and implement corrective actions.
- Help to manage and develop execution of QA test plans for enhancements and large projects
- Communicate and coordinate project activities with business, technical and IT organizations
- Assess projects and identify essential tasks; reprioritize tasks dynamically during the project; perform risk assessments; identify and evaluate alternatives
- Negotiate and persuade other groups with diverse perspectives to gain cooperation and achieve business objectives
Qualifications
- Knowledge and experience with SQL
- Fashion retail experience a plus
- ERP systems experience a plus
Job Skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both oral and written
- Ability to work under pressure and deliver to deadlines
- Strong attention to detail with emphasis on both quality and speed
- Ability to prioritize work effectively and handle multiple competing demands
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Technology, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Travel
No travel required.
Urban Outfitters, Inc. celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
We believe strongly in fostering a safe, fair and respectful work environment. To ensure compliance with our non-discrimination and anti-harassment policies, we offer anti-harassment training to managers and employees.
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