Sr. Business Application Specialist

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Serves as primary technical support for applications, such as Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Trucking Management Systems (TMS), etc.
• Serves as expert on trucking management systems (TMS) logic and functionality
• Ensures system integrity, including setup and control processes
• Supports troubleshooting, maintenance, and optimization of existing software applications
• Interfaces with Operations staff to review issues or changes. Provides regular communication with Operations and internal departments regarding operational issues, process flows, customer requirements, etc. Includes analysis, insight, and recommendations
• Coordinates with other departments to resolve site technical issues impacting application use. Ensures issues are being addressed and resolved in a timely manner
• Investigate and recommend new technologies and information systems appropriate for the company, where applicable
• Work with system providers or other departments to obtain costs for system enhancements
• Identifies application improvement opportunities. Designs, develops, tests, and implements changes or fixes for improving service levels, reducing costs, and providing operational enhancements
• Assists in developing standardized and ad hoc site, management, and/or customer reporting. Analyzes discrepancies and implements changes or fixes
• Conducts feasibility analyses on application solutions, processes, and equipment
• Monitors system performance. Performs maintenance and backups as needed
• Supports customer facing integration and implementation projects
• Manages action items between Crane and systems vendors
• Participates in sales calls and future opportunities in the Contract Logistics pipeline
• Creates and maintains processes and procedures which are rolled out to local, regional, and global accounts as they relate to systems
• Creates and maintains application support documentation
•  Continued learning of application capabilities, configurations, limitations, etc. Continued learning of industry trends, client requirements, other applications available to support operations, etc.
• Other duties as assigned

OTHER SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Strong problem-solving and analytical ability
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledgeable of warehouse operations and freight/logistics optimization
• Excellent planning, time management, collaboration, decision making, organization, and presentation skills
• Ability to develop and document processes and procedures
• Proficient in the use of analytical techniques such as statistical probability distribution, correlation, data sampling and relating sets of numbers
• Ability to work well in a team environment, collaborate with internal and external resources, respond to questions from senior management, and manage through conflict with a positive, flexible attitude and professionalism
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft office, especially Excel

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field required
• Minimum 5 years related experience
• Minimum 3-year industry experience preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Talking, hearing, and using hands to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and other computer components
• Sitting for extended periods of time
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION

Professional certification may be required in some areas

 

WHY SHOULD YOU WORK FOR CRANE?

At Crane, we believe in providing our employees with excellent benefits at a Great Place to Work.

We offer:

• Quarterly Incentive Plan
• 136 hours of Paid Time Off which equals 17 days for the year, that can be used for Sick Time or for Personal Use
• Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement for education related to your job
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Employee Recognition and Rewards Program
• Paid Volunteer Time to support a cause that is close to your heart and contributes to our communities
• Employee Discounts
• Wellness Incentives that can go up to $100 per year for completing challenges, in addition to a discount on contribution rates

 

Come join the leader in logistics and take your career in the right direction.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. The