Position Title:

Application Business Analyst I

Pay Rate :

$79,100 - $105,500

Variable pay may provide additional opportunities for financial awards. This job is eligible to participate in IP’s short-term incentive plan.

Category/Shift :

Salaried Full-Time

Physical Location :

6400 Poplar Avenue

Memphis, TN

The Job You Will Perform:

• Define technical solutions based on business requirements and Information Technology improvement initiatives that provide value add to the customer. Translate business's requirements to functional specifications, work estimates and project schedule
• Providing support assistance on medium/high complex Incident/Problem Support Tickets and/or discretionary Project/Enhancement work
• Assisting with analysis and design, unit testing, go-live and sustain activities through formal Project methodologies
• Responsible for all aspects of functional process analysis, design, improvement, unit testing, implementation of solutions for new and existing business processes
• Is instrumental in reviewing, learning and helping mature : Business and Functional Requirements - Technical Specifications - Technical Roadmaps - Work Estimates - Project Scheduling - DR/BC Planning / Exercises - Archiving
• Being an effective advanced apprentice of ERP and other application systems (e.g. Amtech, BME, CieTrade, Kiwi, Witron) best practices, processes, procedures and policies as they are impacted and supported by Packaging Systems
• Other Duties as Assigned

The Skills You Will Bring:

Required:

• Well versed in formal ticket processing procedures and working medium/high complex issues with minimal guidance
• "Application System Delivery Lifecycle" competent
• Demonstrates a "high " degree of IT technical knowledge
• Experience and knowledge of ERP application systems
• Understands critical application/infrastructure success factors
• Works effectively within a team (team player)
• Works well in a complex, fast-paced environment
• Experience in an environment with 100+ installations
• Understands business processes and information needs
• – varies by role
• Participates in the 24x7x365 sustain/support operations for availability of the company’s global packaging operations / businesses
• This position may interface with multiple levels of IT and Business Partners and should have the ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form at each level
• Degree Required: Minimum AA/Technical degree in IT/MIS area or demonstrated work experience equivalent
• Degree Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in IT or related IT discipline; Post-graduate MBA or business degree a strong plus

Manufacturing Preferred Technical Skills:

• 5+ years of:
  • Working in Linux/Unix and/or Windows environments
  • ERP application experience (functional and/or technical)
  • Development and Tech support in the manufacturing industry
• 3+ years of:
  • MySQL/SQL query execution and/or development- other database structures to be considered
  • Ability to maintain/update data analytics reporting (PowerBI, Crystal) of medium/high complexity
  • Working knowledge of Azure DevOps or GIT

Incremental Preferred:

• Excellent working knowledge of RedHat Linux, or other database
• Web Support (CSS)
• Knowledgeable in a proven project methodology process
• Bilingual Spanish a plus

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets. Life & Disability Insurance

The Career You Will Build:

• Leadership training
• Promotional opportunities

The Impact You Will Make:

We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 120 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.

The Culture You Will Experience:

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join:

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods, and enable worldwide commerce, and pulp for diapers, tissue and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 38,000 colleagues globally. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2021 were $19.4 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting InternationalPaper.com.

International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919.

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