Business Analyst - IFS (Production)
DP WORLD
Valid Till: N/A
Jumeira Beach Road - Al MINA, Dubai, Dubai, AE
Company Description
DP World is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We strongly believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success and we make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or belief.
Job Description
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to define and document business processes, procedures, and user workflows for IFS implementation
- Provide guidelines to IFS team to configure and customize IFS modules to align with the company’s production requirements
- Conduct system testing, identify and resolve any issues or bugs, and ensure smooth integration of IFS with existing systems
- Provide training and support to end-users on IFS functionality and best practices for production management
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define key performance indicators (KPIs) for production, and develop reports and dashboards to monitor performance
- Participate in project meetings, provide regular status updates, and contribute to the overall success of the IFS implementation project.
- Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices related to production management in shipbuilding and repair operations.
- Participate in Internal & External meetings and discussions and ensures action points against the assigned modules are closed in timely manner
- Ensure that the issues related to the projects/assignments are resolved in a timely manner
- Track the benefits and contributions by the specific application and process changes to the entire organization.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field
- Advanced knowledge in various business domains.
- CBAP Certification is an added advantage
- IFS Certification Required.
- 10+ years relevant experience in a large organization.
- Strong knowledge of shipbuilding and repair processes, including production planning, material management, work order management, and quality control.
- Experience in handling the Manufacturing, Ship Repair, Oil, Gas & Energy Sector, Project based industries.
- Experience in Structural & Pipe Fabrication, EPC, Manufacturing, QC Inspections, Material Planning, Construction Project Planning, Progress Monitoring Reporting
- Experience in a project delivery role; ERP implementation, upgrade, and support experience.
- Strong ERP background and experience in handling Engineer-to-Order (ETO), Product Work Breakdown Structure (PWBS), material management, work order management, and quality control.
- Evaluate existing production and manufacturing processes, identify inefficiencies, and recommend improvements to optimize workflows, reduce costs, and increase productivity
- Configure and customize the ERP system to align with specific shipbuilding and repair requirements, including defining production schedules, work breakdown structures, bill of materials, and routing information.
- Experience with ERP systems, preferably IFS or any other ERP system catering to Marine industry, including configuration, customization, and implementation
- Proficient in gathering and documenting business requirements, conducting gap analysis, and proposing process improvements
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate business needs into system requirements.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels
- Detail-oriented with a focus on delivering high-quality results within defined timelines
- Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and dynamic work environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Advanced motivational, negotiation and analytical skills
- Exposure in Agile software development.
- Excellent MS word, excel and power point skills.