Business Systems Analyst IV (HYBRID)

You may know McCormick as a leader in herbs, spices, seasonings, and condiments – and we’re only getting started. At McCormick, we’re always looking for new people to bring their unique flavor to our team.

McCormick employees – all 14,000 of us across the world – are what makes this company a great place to work.

We are looking to hire an Business Systems Analyst IV  immediately in a Hybrid (50/50) capacity at our Global Headquarters in Hunt Valley, Maryland. 

What We Bring To The Table:

The best people deserve the best rewards. In addition to the benefits you’d expect from a global leader (401k, health insurance, paid time off, etc.) we also offer:

• Competitive compensation

• Career growth opportunities

• Flexibility and Support for Diverse Life Stages and Choices

• Wellbeing programs including Physical, Mental and Financial wellness

• Tuition assistance

Position Overview

Business Systems Analyst IV researches, analyzes, and designs system applications to meet the needs of an organization and integrate with existing and future systems. Consults with business to identify current operating procedures, problems, and requirements. A Business Systems Analyst IV designs models and develops materials used for analysis and solution development. Business Systems Analyst IV may create coding and logic specifications for developers. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Business Systems Analyst IV work is highly independent. May assume a team lead role for the work group. Serves as a pro-active business partner and as part of a global team to enable business through technology in an integrated enterprise systems environment. Understands current market trends and best practices and formulates some propositions to enhance the business performance.

Key Responsibilities

• May serve as functional leader, team member or Project Manager on multiple applications, technology projects and strategic planning initiatives.            
• Responsible for system configuration, unit testing, integration testing, user acceptance, and deployment. Provides post-implementation process and application support; acts as work stream leader from start to finish. May write or review functional specifications.    
• Formulates systems scope, estimates, and objectives relative to business needs and project requirements, considering application of industry best practices and new technologies.    
• Participates in project design reviews for Tier 1 and 2 projects.        
• Seeks constant improvement opportunities and appropriately challenges processes.           
• Working closely with steering committees, business leads, internal and external customers, vendors and peer companies, researches, evaluates, and recommends new technologies to support McCormick’s strategic initiatives.
• Serves as backup for other BUSINESS SYSTEMS ANALYST IV and may participate in system support activities, including off-core hours.
• Responsible for system problem calls, user inquiries, Change Management, and root cause analyses.  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree, May consider 11+ years of related experience in lieu of degree. in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration or related discipline
• 7 years in-depth experience with 4 years expertise in more than one functional area. Minimum of 5 full life-cycle implementations, preferably including 2 with global deployment. Configuration expertise in a module (e.g., WM, EWM, GTS, TMS, etc.) or technical area (e.g., MES, SCADA, Shop Floor Systems). Demonstrated ability to lead in problem solving process for projects and support. In-depth knowledge of underlying application architecture of multiple process areas. Knowledge/understanding of multiple business process capabilities and interdependencies through project participation/experience and can assess impact of changes requested.
• Excellent organizational and verbal communication skills; outstanding problem solving skills and sound judgment. Capable of influencing , assigning work and monitoring follow-through and output. Demonstrated written communication skills, specifically, documentation of system design, configuration, and process specifications. Interacts frequently with peers to senior management (presents to and interacts with function heads and steering committees) Attends user group meetings and conferences to advance the organization's issues, needs and desires within our applications and technology supplier base. Acts as a mentor and coach within team; proactively shares knowledge with team members and customers . Performs role in a professional manner with the ability to develop effective working relationships.
• Expertise in tactical execution, project management, process management and business systems requirements definition. In-depth understanding of transport process and on-line system support (OSS). Knowledgeable of some SAP bolt-ons used at McCormick.

McCormick & Company 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.

As a general policy, McCormick does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future. 

Base Salary: $103,520 - $181,150 

Base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, experience for this role, and/or internal equity of our current employees as part of any final offer. This position is also eligible to participate in McCormick’s Incentive Bonus (MIB) Plan. In addition to a competitive compensation package, permanent employees of McCormick are eligible for our extensive Total Rewards programs that include:
- Comprehensive health plans covering medical, vision, dental, life and disability benefits - Family-friendly benefits such as paid parental leave, fertility benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and caregiver support - Retirement and investment programs including 401(k) and profit-sharing plans