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:

• Minimum of 7 years of experience working with Manufacturing Execution Systems.
• Understanding of manufacturing applications, ERP, MES, WMS systems and their integration within complex business environments.
• SAP experience in one or more manufacturing related functional areas:  Production Planning, Materials Management, Quality Management, Enterprise Asset Management/Plant Maintenance, Extended Warehouse Management/Warehouse Management
• Proficiency with SQL (queries, views, and data analysis).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for working with end users, technical teams, and management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with AVEVA System Platform, AVEVA MES, Traksys, and/or other MES platforms.
• Familiarity with manufacturing operations, process data, or production performance metrics.
• Knowledge of Distributed Control Systems, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition, Programmable Logic Controllers, and HMIs.
• Experience integrating MES with an SAP ERP/WMS or other business systems.
• Prior experience in food & beverage, consumer packaged goods, or manufacturing organization preferred.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, JSON, C#, or other relevant languages.

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