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Join our family of companies as a D365 Business Analyst specializing in Supply Chain. Help us drive strategic initiatives and deliver actionable insights in a collaborative environment that fosters personal and professional growth.

Responsibilities: Collaborate with supply chain stakeholders, drive automation initiatives, provide system configuration and ongoing support, and stay updated on D365 SCM and industry trends.

Skills: Hands-on experience with MS Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain, MS Excel, MS Word, and knowledge of Power Platform. Excellent communication and troubleshooting skills are essential.

Qualifications: A college diploma or degree in computer science or equivalent experience in information systems; proven experience in troubleshooting and understanding organizational goals.

Location: Position based in Vernon Hills, IL, with a hybrid work model.

Compensation: $110000 - $140000 / Annually

About our family of companies:

We are on a mission to bring learning to life! At our family of companies, Learning Resources®, Educational Insights, and hand2mind, we create a unique range of toys, educational products and supplemental curriculum trusted by teachers and loved by families alike. Voted among the Chicago Tribune’s Top Workplaces for the last six consecutive years, we are a 350-person strong, family-owned organization dedicated to helping kids succeed in school and develop a love of learning. In addition to high-quality, hands-on products like VersaTiles® and Cuisenaire® Rods, we make award-winning toys, including top sellers such as the Pretend & Play® Cash Register, the Farmer’s Market Color Sorting Set and Toy of the Year winner Botley® the Coding Robot as well as Educational Insights top sellers Kanoodle®, GeoSafari® Jr. series, and Playfoam™. We pride ourselves on being committed to our employee’s personal and professional development, a thriving culture and a diverse, creative atmosphere. Along with our culture and competitive benefits package, we offer a variety of opportunities for training and development. We are looking for professionals who are truly just kids at heart! We hope you’ll come join our award-winning team today!

Team & Position Description:

We are seeking a self-motivated D365 Business Analyst – Supply Chain to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will drive strategic initiatives and deliver actionable insights that shape the future of our organization. You’ll have the opportunity to work on high-impact projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify challenges, design solutions, and implement changes that create measurable business value. This is more than a job—it’s a chance to make a significant impact while advancing your expertise in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Join a team that values your contributions and invests in your success.

What we’re looking for (Key Performance Objectives): 

• Collaborate with Supply Chain Stakeholders

1. Build strong relationships with supply chain teams to gather and validate business requirements aligned with operational goals.
2. Within the first 60 days facilitate workshops and regular meetings to capture evolving needs and ensure alignment with KPIs.

• Drive Automation Initiatives

1. Collaborate with stakeholders to design and implement automation solutions that improve efficiency and reduce manual effort.
2. Within the first 90 days identify 2 opportunities to automate repetitive supply chain processes using D365 features and Power Platform tools.

• Support System Configuration, Deployment and ongoing support

1. Provide day-to-day support for supply chain users, including troubleshooting issues, resolving configuration errors, and answering functional questions.

• Assist in setup, testing, and deployment of supply chain features within D365, ensuring smooth rollout and minimal disruption.

1. Participate in monthly Proactive Quality Updates and semi-annual D365 upgrades, performing unit testing and user acceptance testing (UAT) to validate functionality against business requirements.

• Stay Current on D365 SCM and Industry Trends

1. Continuously research and evaluate new D365 SCM features, platform updates, and best practices.
2. Assess applicability of new D365 Features plan for adoption to keep the organization competitive and efficient.

Requirements/Ideal Attributes:

• A college diploma or university degree in the field of computer science, or equivalent experience in information systems is required.
• In-depth, hands-on knowledge and experience with enterprise and desktop applications, including MS Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain, MS Excel, MS Word.
• Knowledge of Power Platform a plus. 
• Highly self-motivated and directed.
• Excellent written, oral, interpersonal, and presentational skills.
• Able to develop and interpret technical documentation.
• Flexible to work weekends and extended periods of time as required. 
• Proven experience with troubleshooting principles, methodologies, and issue-resolution techniques.
• Good understanding of the organization’s goals and objectives

We are a drug-free workplace and an EEO employer.

Please note: This role will be filled by our internal recruitment team, so no assistance is needed from any outside staffing agency at this time.

Compensation Range: $110,000 – $140,000 annual salary – Actual compensation may vary due to other factors such as: years of experience, skill set and location. Total compensation includes profit sharing bonus potential, 401k matching, and a variety of other benefits (details can be found here). 

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