Job description

ABOUT VANGUARD

VANGUARD LOGISTICS has been "making it fit to ship" and leading the less-than-container load (LCL) ocean shipping industry for over 40 years. Our 3,300+ shipping experts in local offices are passionate about delivering superior service to our customers around the globe. We know how to maximize space for the most efficient and fastest-possible shipping. But our services aren’t limited to LCL or even to ocean freight. Our range of products and services delivers end-to-end and door-to-door solutions for all of our customers' shipping needs - be they Ocean, Inland, Air or in the Warehouse. Today, we are the world’s premier LCL ocean freight consolidator, and we’re still pushing boundaries.

**On-Site role based out of Long Beach, CA**

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

The Systems Analyst is responsible for analyzing complex business and systems processes to produce findings and recommendations during the expansion of Vanguard’s multi-country ERP applications. The Systems Analyst prepares business and systems models; functional component descriptions; interface descriptions, and requirements specifications. As a member of a small team in a fast-paced environment, the role requires liaising with team members to ensure quality and on-time deliverables

The Systems Analyst also serves as a primary interface between the business, customers, trading partners and other stakeholders to determine requirements and develop guidelines and specifications for application and business-to-business integration. Strong collaboration and communication skills, as well as the commitment to promote and model Vanguard's values and culture to meet our organizational objectives – Happy Customers, Happy People, and Happy Shareholders – are essential.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Interface with business stakeholders and subject matter experts to define, gather and document business processes and needs; translate functional requirements into detailed functional specifications for development.
• Perform business systems analysis of existing and future systems/processes. Coordinate requirements for new and existing applications.
• Develop test plans, test cases, test scripts and test reports; plan and design system testing on simple to complex implementations.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to execute and validate test cases based on system requirements; validate that project requirements are achieved.
• Communicate project status and updates to management and team members using the company's project management and ticketing system.
• Provide input for the development and maintenance of procedure manuals and guidelines.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in computer systems or business administration related degree highly preferred
• Minimum 3 years' experience in an IT development and/or support function
• Demonstrated experience applying and utilizing analysis techniques, e.g., functional decomposition, data structuring and business process modeling
• Familiarity with software development lifecycles, related deliverables and testing procedures
• Logistics industry experience is highly preferred
• Demonstrated skills with Microsoft Windows, MS Office, MS Visio
• Experience with software development and SQL scripts highly preferred
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills; strong analytical and communication skills

WE ARE VANGUARD

We are an industry stalwart and a true innovator. We work with our customers to make doing business easier and more profitable. We are a values-driven organization with an objective to sustain sector leadership, always with the aim to create Happy Customers, Happy People, and Happy Shareholders. Day-to-day, we work together to take care of our customers and each other, challenging ourselves to exceed our goals, and thinking ahead to anticipate our customers' future needs.

We set the standard. Come join us--we're looking for people just like you.

Vanguard is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected basis. We're working to challenge the status quo with the power of diversity, inclusion and collaboration.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Long Beach, CA 90815: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Will you now or in the future require Visa sponsorship?

Experience:

• Logistics: 2 years (Preferred)
• Systems Analyst: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

arclintfl.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, arclintfl.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, arclintfl.com is the ideal place to find your next job.