ANALYSTE FONCTIONNEL MANUFACTURING F/H

Westport in Cambridge, Ont. designs and manufactures a comprehensive product mix of alternative fuel components for applications in the light and heavy-duty vehicle and industrial segments globally. The Business Systems Analyst is responsible for supporting the planning, design, and execution of the IT strategic project portfolio, with a strong focus on Oracle JD Edwards (JDE) solutions for North America and China operations. This role ensures that cost-effective, standardized technology investments are fully aligned with business processes, goals, and measurable outcomes.

Analyze current business processes and recommend improvements leveraging industry best practices and JDE functionality to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
Provide training and support to personnel as new JDE functions and processes are designed, configured, tested, and implemented.
Formulate, organize, and oversee enterprise-wide IT strategic projects with a primary focus on establishing standardized, consistent, and optimized JDE financial and supply chain systems.
Develop models, use cases, process flows, specifications, diagrams, and charts to guide business leaders and developers throughout the JDE technology implementation framework.
Contribute to the creation of business case documentation to support strategic technology initiatives.
Collaborate across IT and functional business groups to define requirements, design solutions, configure systems, and implement changes following SDLC best practices.
Support JDE system users with data conversion, validation, and the development of User Acceptance Test (UAT) scripts.
Provide clear direction and communication to cross-functional and cross-regional project team members, including consulting partners, ensuring alignment of business processes with JDE transactional processes.
Serve as a JDE subject matter expert, providing advice and guidance to business stakeholders on functionality, integrations, and process optimization.
Participate in all stages of JDE implementation testing—from design through execution, integration, and acceptance—bringing strong business process expertise.
Lead the support and ongoing improvement of JDE applications and functional processes, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
Stay current on new JDE releases and enhancements, presenting relevant opportunities to the business for evaluation and adoption.
Ensure compliance with SOX IT General Controls (ITGC) framework and enterprise risk management guideline.

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or a related technical field.

Must have in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with Oracle JD Edwards (JDE) applications, including functionality, business process flows, and integrations across supported modules such as Financials, Manufacturing, Distribution, and Supply Chain.

• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment as a technical, systems, or business analyst supporting manufacturing and distribution stakeholders.
• Experience with SOX IT General Controls (ITGC) framework.
• Familiarity with Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies and best practices.
• Proven ability to identify and deliver continuous improvement opportunities for cost-effective IT system and process investments.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and work with minimal supervision.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail and an understanding of business/technology impact.
• Organized, customer-focused, and capable of working independently or within a team.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts clearly to technical staff, business stakeholders, and senior leadership.
• High personal integrity in handling sensitive and confidential data related to risks and costs.
• Ability and willingness to travel for project-related work.