Business Process Analyst (Durbanville) at GVW Group

Key Traits

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage competing schedules and priorities
• IT Business Analysis and Business Process Analysis
• Demonstrated domain knowledge in manufacturing verticals 

Key Responsibilities

• Work with specific departments to identify process inefficiencies and gaps
• Work closely with the BRM and Product Owners in IT as well as the business to propose and implement improvements
• Collaborate with department heads to understand their specific needs and pain points, ensuring alignment with business goals
• Run workshops to address process inefficiencies
• Leverage the Business Process Optimisation (BPO) Specialist and Global Process Advisor 
• Utilise process mapping techniques to map out and document existing processes within the department to identify areas for improvement and potential automation
• Analyse relevant data to identify trends and patterns that could lead to process optimization
• Partner with various IT groups for shaping and implementing successful process improvement initiatives.
• Partner with Product Owners and Solution Architects to design solutions
• Evaluate existing and emerging technologies that can be leveraged to improve business processes and enhance efficiency.
• Define and capture high-level business requirements
• Devise change management strategies to facilitate smooth transitions
• Regularly review and optimize processes to adapt to evolving business needs and technological advancements.
• Measure the effectiveness of process improvement initiatives and provide feedback for further enhancements

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Information Technology or equivalent work experience
• BA and/or BPMN or similar certification advantageous
• Lean Six Sigma or similar certification advantageous
• 5+ years’ experience in gathering and documenting business requirements and/or business process optimisation
• 5+ years’ experience with business applications supporting: Sales, Engineering, Supply Chain and/or Manufacturing
• Ability to work with a multitude of teams spread across an international company
• Data analytics experience a plus
• Experience in process mapping using tools and techniques such as Visio BPMN, 5S, PDCA, Gemba, Value Stream Mapping, Rapid Improvement Events advantageous
• Strong consultative and advisory skills