Information Systems Specialist (Lenexa, KS)

Information Systems Specialist

GENERAL DESCRIPTION Maintaining all information systems including set up testing and implementing new processes training employees report writing extracting and verifying information as needed. Analyze procedures processes and problems to automate or improve the ERP system. PRIMARY DUTIES RESPONSIBILITIES Duties will include data entry analyzing existing data for consistency insuring that procedures are being followed in regard to data being entered recorded by the ERP system. Coordinate reporting to various internal and external customers. Setting up basic data in ERP system. Testing verifying and documenting new and existing procedures. Provide proactive and responsive support for user community. Identify problems and learn specific requirements of user needs. Develop and nurture relationships with users to understand their needs and specific issues. Write detail descriptions of user needs program functions and steps required to develop or modify computer program. Prepare workflow charts and diagrams to specify in detail operations to be performed by personnel in system. Assist in resolution of work problems related to flow charts project specifications or programming. Plan and prepare technical reports memoranda and instructional manuals as documentation of program development. Assist in system upgrades identify and enter basic data test and correct errors in implementation of ERP system. Prepare time and cost estimates for projects. Train users on software and equipment usage. Develop implement maintain and test disaster recovery plans. Ensure safety and housekeeping practices are followed. Comply with all Company policies and procedures. Care for Company assets. Perform duties as assigned. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Education Experience Two to four years related experience and or training or equivalent combination of education and experience. Qualified candidate will have the understanding of basic manufacturing basic accounting and basic inventory practices. General knowledge and experience with data base software and competent in MS Office products skills. Skills Must possess the ability to communicate effectively and work well with others. Staying focused on the task at hand and utilizing problem solving skills. Must be able to multi-task be detail oriented with high emphasis on accuracy. MENTAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS LANGUAGE SKILLS HIGH skills - Ability to read analyze and interpret general business periodicals professional journals technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers clients customers and the general public. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS INTERMEDIATE skills - Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts interest commissions proportions percentages area circumference and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. REASONING ABILITY HIGH skills - Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY Regularly sit. Occasionally stand and walk. Regularly use hands to finger handle or feel. Regularly reach with hands and arms. Regularly stoop kneel and crouch occasionally crawl. Regularly talk or hear. LIFTS WEIGHTS OR EXERTS FORCE Regularly lift up to 10 lbs occasionally lift up to 25 lbs. VISION REQUIREMENTS Regularly requires close vision (The ability to see clearly at 20 inches or less) peripheral vision (The ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes remain fixed on a given point) depth perception (Three-dimensional vision the ability to judge distances and spatial relationships to see objects where and as they actually are) ability to adjust focus (The ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus. This is required when doing close work at varying distances from the eye). Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.