Systems Analyst

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JOB SUMMARY:

As a Business/Systems Analyst supporting Supply Chain initiatives at Polaris, you will play a key role in driving operational efficiency and strategic decision-making through technology. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze, design, and optimize supply chain processes, leveraging Blue Yonder SIOP for both Whole Goods and Parts, Garments, and Accessories (PG&A).

In this role, you will partner closely with business stakeholders, product owners, and technical teams to understand business needs, translate them into system requirements, and support the delivery of scalable solutions. Your responsibilities will include evaluating current processes, identifying areas for improvement, and contributing to the development of integration strategies across systems.

The ideal candidate is passionate about using technology to enhance business outcomes and has a strong foundation in supply chain operations, systems analysis, and stakeholder engagement.

• Analyze and document current-state supply chain processes, identifying gaps and opportunities for improvement using Blue Yonder SIOP.
• Lead and support process improvement initiatives to enhance system utilization, data accuracy, and operational efficiency.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of supply chain master data through regular audits, maintenance, and optimization.
• Query and analyze complex datasets to generate actionable insights across Demand Planning, Supply Planning, and Inventory Optimization.
• Translate business needs into clear, actionable user stories and functional specifications.
• Collaborate with product owners and technical teams to design scalable, integrated solutions aligned with business goals.
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive documentation, including process flows, functional specifications, and design artifacts.
• Develop test scenarios, execute system testing, and lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT) cycles.
• Perform root cause analysis and resolve system-related issues in collaboration with business and technical teams.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements, including SOX.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Design, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in a Business or Systems Analyst role with a focus on supply chain systems.
• Advanced knowledge of Blue Yonder planning solutions
  , including configuration and architecture.
• Expertise in at least 2–3 Blue Yonder modules such as Demand Planning, Enterprise Supply Planning, and Inventory Optimization.
• Strong understanding of Blue Yonder data structures and integration with ERP and Data Warehouse platforms (e.g., Snowflake).
• Proficiency in SQL, Excel, Alteryx and BI tools for data analysis and reporting.
• Skilled in writing test scenarios, creating acceptance criteria, and leading UAT.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence teams toward best practices in system usage and process improvement.

• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and tools (e.g., Jira, Azure Dev Ops).
• Experience integrating with ERP platforms such as SAP, Infor XA, or custom IBMi (AS/400) systems.
• Functional knowledge of manufacturing operations, including BOM structures and supply chain planning.
• Experience with Blue Yonder Flexis or involvement in migration projects to Flexis.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS) and modern data architecture.

The starting pay range for Minnesota is $84,000 to $110,000 per year. Individual salaries and positioning within the range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography. While individual pay could fall anywhere in the range based on these…