D365 Business Analyst, Supply Chain

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About Our Family Of Companies
We are on a mission to bring learning to life
! At our family of companies,
Learning Resources®, Educational Insights, and hand2mind
, we create a unique range of toys, educational products and supplemental curriculum trusted by teachers and loved by families alike. Voted among the Chicago Tribune’s Top Workplaces for the last six consecutive years, we are a 350‑person strong, family‑owned organization dedicated to helping kids succeed in school and develop a love of learning. In addition to high‑quality, hands‑on products like Versa Tiles® and Cuisenaire® Rods, we make award‑winning toys, including top sellers such as the Pretend & Play® Cash Register, the Farmer’s Market Color Sorting Set and Toy of the Year winner Botley® the Coding Robot as well as Educational Insights top sellers Kanoodle®, Geo Safari® Jr.

series, and Playfoam™. We pride ourselves on being committed to our employees’ personal and professional development, a thriving culture and a diverse, creative atmosphere. With competitive benefits and a variety of training opportunities, we seek professionals who are truly just kids at heart!

We are seeking a self‑motivated D365 Business Analyst – Supply Chain to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will drive strategic initiatives and deliver actionable insights that shape the future of our organization. You’ll collaborate with cross‑functional teams to identify challenges, design solutions, and implement changes that create measurable business value. This is more than a job—it’s a chance to make a significant impact while advancing your expertise in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.

• Collaborate with Supply Chain Stakeholders and build strong relationships to gather and validate business requirements aligned with operational goals.
• Facilitate workshops and regular meetings within the first 60 days to capture evolving needs and ensure alignment with KPIs.
• Drive Automation Initiatives by collaborating with stakeholders to design and implement solutions that improve efficiency and reduce manual effort.
• Identify at least two opportunities to automate repetitive supply chain processes using D365 features and Power Platform tools within the first 90 days.
• Support System Configuration, Deployment, and ongoing support, providing day‑to‑day assistance for supply chain users, troubleshooting issues, resolving configuration errors, and answering functional questions.
• Assist in setup, testing, and deployment of supply chain features within D365, ensuring smooth rollout with minimal disruption.
• Participate in monthly proactive quality updates and semi‑annual D365 upgrades, performing unit testing and user acceptance testing (UAT) to validate functionality against business requirements.
• Stay current on D365 SCM and industry trends by continuously researching new features, platform updates, and best practices, and plan adoption to keep the organization competitive and efficient.

• College diploma or university degree in computer science, or equivalent experience in information systems.
• In‑depth, hands‑on knowledge and experience with enterprise and desktop applications, including MS Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain, MS Excel, and MS Word.
• Knowledge of Power Platform is a plus.
• Highly self‑motivated, directed, and flexible to work weekends and extended periods as required.
• Excellent written, oral, interpersonal, and presentational skills.
• Ability to develop and interpret technical documentation.
• Proven experience with troubleshooting principles, methodologies, and issue‑resolution techniques.
• Good understanding of the organization’s goals and objectives.

We are a drug‑free workplace and an EEO employer.

Please note: This role will be filled by our internal recruitment team, so no assistance is needed from any outside staffing agency at this time.

Compensation Range: $110,000 – $140,000 annual salary – actual compensation may vary based on experience, skill set, and location. Total compensation includes profit‑sharing bonus potential, 401k matching, and a variety of other benefits.